Originally Posted by
AlmostTrick
A 22 pound bike is considered light in my book, especially when it comes with gears and for only $400. Nice of you to gift to a friend, Inpd. I've also given several bikes to good homes.
Yes it's quite light for a bike at that level. It's not at all uncommon to see 24 or 25 pounds for an entry level road bike, even among the more prominent brands.