Originally Posted by rpenmanparker

Because of the inflated weight of the commonly used, cheap steel frames; cranks; wide, heavy chains; and basic, 36-spoke wheels, most SSs will be much heavier than an entry level multi-geared bike. That is despite the absence of derailleurs, cassette, etc. The only way to get a SS bike to be lighter would be to custom build it from specially selected frame and parts. That SS bikes are lighter is largely a myth unless you are comparing to a extremely low end geared bike.