Originally Posted by
TimothyH
Have you considered China carbon?
Many have built very light road bikes using such frames and most are under $500. Ask about good brands in the road bike forum and you are likely to get some feedback.
-Tim-
I wouldn't rule it out, but none of those frames strike my fancy. I don't plan on riding fixed, so I will need brake mounts/drillings.
Originally Posted by
veganbikes
My Cinelli Work is proudly 25 pounds full steel frame and fork with a front rack, dynamo set up, front and rear canti brakes and 32 spoke wheels but it rides like a dream. Plus I can still shoulder it pretty easily without too much fatigue.
My Langster with front and rear brakes is about 17 pounds or so with stock wheels and a few other stock parts and gatorhardshells. But it is a rougher ride and really doesn't have much space for plump tires to help the ride a little. Weight weenie stuff is fun but comfort and versatility can be pretty awesome too just FYI.
I'm aware of the trade-offs. I already have a 23+lb. steel single-speed that will accept larger tires, etc. I'm looking for something different this time around.