Originally Posted by
tonyfourdogs
(although bigger is also heaver, so that would be a strange opinion to form)
Bigger frames are heavier than smaller frames, but don't
necessarily result in a heavier bike when fit to the same rider. Frame tubes are well-triangulated, and can be made with very thin walls... stems and seatposts are cantilevered, and seatposts need to be able to withstand considerable clamping force. Less frame means more stem and seatpost.