Originally Posted by
Kilroy1988
Disappointing news, indeed... (..)
Don't worry too much. So far I've found that companies that make nice-riding bikes make them at all levels. Unless you're a racer it's not so much about the weight or the stiffness as it is about the geometry and the ability to deal with challenging road circumstances. If anything, hi-ten frames tend to be pretty good at the latter.
For real-world application, your bike looks rather promising.
