I'm a thin lad, always have been. Always will be. I've ridden a bike almost all my life, but ever since I had my eye on racing my road bike, I've been riding like an animal. My legs feel like iron, rarely getting passed on the road these days, and the bike rides like a champ. I want to be a super prepared Cat5 next year.

Question, would I be in better shape with a heavier bike? Or better question. Would I even enjoy riding a heavier bike? Could I put in the distance I am now with a 22+ lbs. bike? Would I ride one 70 mile ride one day and not bother the next? Something I always ponder on my rides. Does weight matter? My gut says "yes."