Originally Posted by erhan
PS. I really don't understand the hate to the people who talk about weights. I'd appreciate if someone could explain why.
Most people don't understand that it becomes a hobby within it's self. I know that a light bike will make me faster, not necessarily enough to make up positions in a race however sometimes there is only a difference of a few seconds so who knows. I do realize that saving a few pounds, never the less ounces on a bike will not take someone from being a mid-pack racer to a podium finisher. I think that some people believe having a light bike will work miracles, it just doesn't happen.
With that said, most of the time I'm trying to save weight on the bike it is because to me it is fun to have a light, reliable bike. It is a challenge.