Originally Posted by
Dave Mayer
The reason why weights are no longer listed is obvious: disc brakes, and all of the associated extra ballast. Also, to a lesser extent, aero stuff including wheels. What used to be an elite-level bike circa 2015 with rim brakes (<15 lbs) is now unobtainable with discs at any price. A run of the mill $2,000 road bike in 2015 would come in at 17-18 pounds.
I can’t tell if you’re spinning a wild conspiracy theory or just grouchy about the bike industry moving away from your preferences.
Your statement contradicts your statement.
A $2000 (105 trim level) road bike was never sub 15lbs, in any era.
A disc brake bike under 15lbs is achievable. I think that Rodriguez and some others might even have steel bikes that fit this description. Not cheaply.
The UCI weight limit is 6.8kg. Wouldn’t it make sense to build the bike more aero and stronger at that weight than to go under just to make a very small group happy?