I'm not too concerned about the weight issue. I'm a fairly strong rider and I already have a lightweight road bike if I feel the need for speed. I basically want something that is sturdy and dependable. From everything I've read, the LHT fills the bill. I already figured that I'd have to change out the seat and definitely the pedals because I want to use my clips. Had not thought about the tires but will probably want to change those out eventually. Thanks for the info about curbs. I don't do a lot of curb hopping, but I can always use the warning!!