''ALL other things being equal, I prefer a lighter bike.
Vlad Luskin
San Francisco, CA''
Vlad All other things will never be equal. If weight ( and it is the
wrong goal) is the goal than one would put on lighter components You
never could get equals to compare. I bet your ten pound over weight at
least. So perhaps lose that 1st. Than worry about bicycle weight second.
The same applies to me.
Than there is non reciprocating weigh versus reciprocating weight to
consider. I think we tend to think incorrectly if something has weight
less somehow it is better and faster. Check the motor first. Mine is
failing a bit.
Charles Nighbor
Walnut Creek, CA