Published bike weights over the years, especially in the 90’s, were always a little suspect. But a lightweight steel frame with a rigid fork, re-rolled road rims, and lightweight XC tires can get you to 25lbs.

My Trek 970 and Serotta T-Max are a shade over 27lbs, incl pedals and cages, with Bomber forks. I do have Mt Titan rims on the Serotta.

John

Edit: Can’t even spell the make of my bike... lol!