Weight weenies are found more in the road biking and racing forums. You don't see as much of that here in SS/FG.

In fact, many of us are not extreme about money OR weight savings. I like to save some cash when it's convenient, but I'll spend any reasonable amount for something I need or want. And I like the idea of light bikes, but find their cost is disproportionate to their benefits for most of my riding, so all my bikes are fairly heavy. I'm not sure that makes sense. I might have just contradicted myself. None of my bikes or bike parts/accessories was really cheap. Nor is any of them really light. They're all fun, functional, down-to-earth stuff. I probably paid more than I "should" have for all of it, and yet I could certainly save weight in many areas (by spending even more) if this were important to me. Doesn't matter... I ride them every day and derive LOTS of enjoyment from them. What more can one ask? I suspect many FG/SS riders hold very similar sentiments.

It comes down to this: the more you fret over weight or cost savings, the less time and ambition you have for what's really important, which is riding your bike.