I think the weenieism has ever been thus. When I was evaluating the components to put on my Roberts (1976), weight was always high on the list of attributes considered. In those days 1st generation DuraAce was beginning to make a run at Campy, and it was deemed significant that some Shimano parts were a few grams lighter. cheers, Scot O.
On Nov 15, 2005, at 10:09 AM, rdayton@carolina.rr.com wrote:
> Well Peter I used to think the same of my 21 pound Roberts.
> And it does well on the flats.
> But in the hills the Ti and Carbon bikes drop me like a rock.
> But the Roberts wins on style points.
> C'est la Vie!