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Originally Posted by
Spoken36
Yes, the smaller frame was heavier, and the bigger frame was only butted 531 main tubes. But to say there could be 2 pounds difference because of Hi-ten vs Cro-Moly is overstating the case, let alone the absurdity of 5 pounds. Good grief. A general, guessed at, five pounds is what frames WEIGH. Let's not state weights unless we do the weighing. Just a suggestion.
The actual quote was:
Originally Posted by
CliffordK
Touring is an interesting niche. Nobody wants to lug around an extra 5 pounds. But, if your bike and gear is 60 pounds vs 65 pounds, how much difference does it really make? Is 5 pounds worth $300?
Not a claim that the frame would actually be 5# heavier, rather that in touring you are already carrying a lot of weight, even 5# in difference isn't that significant. I.e., don't worry about the weight.