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From: Kalifornia Kollective

Bikes: K2 (Marzocchi/Fox), Trek 6000 (red) MARS Elite up front, Specialized Hardrock Sport -> eBike (R7 Elite up front), lastly TREK 820 loaner. Recently sold Peugeot du Monde Record and 1956 Schwinn (owned since new).

What chassis weight are you comfortable with ...

I'm old now (70+), so no more yahoo down hill for me. Or any off-road motorcycle. Can't afford to get off hard, may not walk away. So my MTB's have morphed into dirt and gravel ready cruisers more than adventure bikes. I still like suspension and a modestly plush saddle, and I need a rack for lunch/camera bag, etc.So my lightest trail cruiser is the K2 (alloy frame, carbon swing arm) at 30 lbs. It feels light to me, but not as light as when I bought it with serious weight weenie parts all over it. Adding the saddle, rack and road tough tires took its weight toll. Still a responsive ride

I'm guessing I'm prolly OK with MTB style bikes in the 26 to 32 lbs ranges. I don't have any pure road bikes anymore. Can't spend that amount of time bent over the bars ... Only have one steel bike left. A cromo Trek hybrid from years ago. Don't have a weight on it as it's hanging for winter storage.

What are you'all comfy with?
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