Jeez, how much do you have to spend these days not to get a boat anchor? I've ridden some of these modern ~30lb bikes and they feel like total slugs compared to my ancient 26" rim-brake hardtail. Which, without any particularly lightweight parts, is 23.4lbs and cost well under a grand to put together. The new forks are more plush but all the other "progress" is just extra weight to me.