Originally Posted by
Kapusta
A pound difference in frame weight is a lot for a frame. Sure, in the larger scheme of things it is just a pound, but it is a lot for a rigid frame. And I'd be willing to bet most CF frames/forks are 2 pounds lighter.
I mean, if your seat post was a pound heavier, you'd say that was a pretty freaking heavy seat post.
Again, I don't think it is a big deal, just saying Surly frames are heavy. And they are.
If the bike is 30, the load is 25 or so, depending on food and water for that day, and I'm 235, 1 lb is not going to make a difference, for me. I never weighed a bare frame before, Do they make CF frames that fit 29 x 3.0 tires meant for bikepacking? Curious on say something a little more refined steel say niner or such weight? Or maybe the stache frame in Aluminum.