See what the mechanic will give you for it. Trade him for parts you can use...spare cassette, chains, tires, etc.

That's about what mine weighs, 20.5-20.75 pounds. And that's with some seriously heavy parts on it by today's standards(stem and bars, saddle, older Time pedals).

But I wouldn't trade the Mondonico steel fork for any carbon fork, no matter how much lighter it would be.

Either would I

Since we're talking about weight, what's the ideal range?
The guys at the lbs were eager to weigh it as well.
I never gave it much thought.

Most of my bikes are in the 20-21 lb range. It's not a consideration, since I usually have 2-3 water bottles, a pump and some sort of spare tire/tube and mini tool with me. I usually carry about 10lbs extra around my waist, too.