OK, you're a weight weenie. You want every gram shaved so that you can climb faster and handle the bike quicker. Well, weight is certainly a concern, but, in a world of full suspension, it is not as much of an issue as it used to be. Riding within the limits of light equipment can certainly limit your ability to go fast. Downhill cycling technology has changed the way we think as mountain bikers. If you ride with anyone who rides the very edge you will notice that they are more concerned with durability and travel than with weight. After years of BMX, motocross, screaming down ruts and a few trips to the hospital, the way moto bikers approach weight is the exact opposite from the way a weight weenie does: They pick up the bike, shake it a bit and pronounce it, "Too light!"
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