Originally Posted by RiPHRaPH
i can't imagine a 15.5 lb bike. my 21 lb'er (loaded with water bottles, tools, pedals...i want to simulate what i am riding on, not just an imperical weight) - - - and since my terrain is largely flat and rolling, the weight vs. longestivity of the frame debate can rage on.
but for those in the lighter is ALWAYS better camp, kudos for the purchase.
nahhh...lighter's not always better (I love to ride an R800 with a CAAD4 frame for example, with Ultegra). But this frame is stiffer and lighter than titanium, and being in the biz I am very fortunate to be able to take demos home and ride them over a couple of evenings or a weekend..for example the Look 381i which is a great bike but to me had not enough "feel" but is REALLY light. So when riding this bike (although the demo was a bit too small, I could still get a feel for it) I guess I could tell what it was going to do when I rode it and I didn't get as much feedback from the others...best way I can describe it.
The extra lightness comes from the new Dura Ace...add about 300 grams for Look pedals and whatever two water botttles weigh with a couple of carbon water cages...
I sell this stuff and talk tech with customers but, honestly, it does not mean diddly if the customer does not like the way the bike feels or handles.