Originally Posted by
rubiksoval
No it wouldn't. You get the real weight of the frame by stating the real weight of the frame.
Wheels, tires, stems, bars, seat: all of that varies significantly from bike to bike. They're all essential parts, just like the pedals.
I understand your point, but in general road bikes are sold without pedals and you add your own, so this is probably why manufacturers or reviewers simply exclude them. I think reviewers (who are presumably riding the bike) should provide a "ready to ride" weight, specifying the pedals that are used and their weight.
As for wheels, tires etc. these are generally a defined part of the build for a particular model of bike, so it's fair to include these in the weight. They will sell all bikes of that model with the same spec. You normally can't change this unless you have a custom build.
In an ideal world, every single major component (wheels, groupset, frame, bars, pedals etc.) would have its weight listed so you can see how it is distributed.
As it stands you just know that you have to add the weight of your chosen pedals - which can vary quite a bit.ou
It becomes a moot point when you add a bottle or two of water and the usual bike electronics!