I don't know if I'd call 1k for this bike a steal. My wife bought an 03 R800 sport and it sold for $1199. It's a nice bike. the sport has a little more relaxed geometry as well as a suspension seat post and gel saddle. her bike, set up with look keo classic pedals and the Profile aero bars weighs about 23 Lbs . you can subtract a couple of pounds for the seatpost and very heavy gel saddle. the ride is very smooth, 105 9 speed shifts well Caad 5 frames is built to last.