Just heard back from c&v. Based on some weights of the other guy's bikes, (a 22" frame and fork is a little over 7 lbs!), I figure my 20" is around 7lbs or a hare less.

Arrowana,

That was helpful, sounds like you might have a very similar frame. To your point, I should probably cut down on weight in the wheels. The back wheel is already converted (it's an Alex Track Flip/flop wheel) but has a chunky 700X35 tire on it. The front wheel is the original, and is a 36 spoke wheel, with a kevlar continental 27 X 1.25 tire on it. I'd like to go to something with a lower spoke count in front, and then go down to 700 X 25's (the bike is mostly used for road and paved paths-we are lucky to have a couple hundred miles of them here in ATL!). Think that will make a significant difference in weight?

Maybe it's time to bring it over to the lbs and see if they'll weigh it too (and get a baseline weight before upgrading!)

Dave