so yea i need a bike that is very light weight yet very durable. this bike should be less than 24 lbs. i actually plan on building my bike this way for the 2005 season. this will be a great bike to race all around the east coast and some other western states. it will also be a perfect bike to race in 24 hour races especially in the world championships...which would be awesome to get to...my goal..as of right now..if my foot ever heals..