> they weigh about the same because of all the stuff they've added to them Buy a decent frame and build your own bike. I have three bikes -- MTB, hybrid and on

> they weigh about the same because of all the stuff they've added to them Buy a decent frame and build your own bike. I have three bikes -- MTB, hybrid and one I made myself. The homemade one is easily my favourite, and I think it's the better bike. You get to decide what's important to you rather than the manufacturer. Road wheels with bullhorn bars and 3 cogs at the front? No problem, I can do what I like.