If the guy wants to upgrade, let him upgrade. And if he really wants his bike lighter, some excellent suggestions have been made. But if what he wants is a bit more speed under his riding conditions, he may be barking up the wrong tree by trying to figure out how to reduce weight. What he really wants then is a bit more aero, not a bit less weight. But hey, in the end, it's up to him.
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