I took the front and rear racks, wald folding baskets and my extra headlight off of the Marin today. I know it's not a light bike even with the aluminum frame, but man what a difference!! I still have the fenders and a few other extra things on it but the racks and baskets won't be needed for the TDC sunday and I won't need them before then. Now I know why I fell in love with this bike.