Yea Marc's bike is typical.....weight wise. Not sure what my double top tube Sam weighs probably 8 ounces more though. The Sam in my opinion isn't 'overbuilt' or 'heavy'. I think the whole weight thing is a little over emphasized and something Grant has some strong opinions about. Even BQ magazine didn't find much difference in a Ti bike weighing 17 pounds and a steel one weighing 26 pounds (as far as performance). Your body position, fit and power output have more to do with your ultimate performance. I fail to see how less than five pounds will make a significant difference. Frame stiffness, performance and feel depend on rider weight and power. You can't put a 200+ pounder on a light tube bike and not expect it to feel like a wet noodle, same applies the other way with a uber stiff, heavy frame and a 135 pound rider. Riv's 'Sam' is smartly built and heavy enough to last. My own is lighter than my Surly Trucker and probably just as sturdily built. I say get a Sam, its a good value and could be your only bike. I'm making mine my 'go to' bicycle especially since putting drop bars on it. On Saturday, December 8, 2012 8:31:25 AM UTC-8, Marc Irwin wrote: > > Mine is a single TT 56 cm, it weighs 26 with longboard fenders and bottle > cage. I ride it obsessively not daily. > > Marc > > On Friday, December 7, 2012 11:13:27 AM UTC-5, Michael wrote: >> >> Anyone got a complete Sam they can weigh (without add ons) and report >>> back for the OP? >>> >>> >>
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