TYPO, I meant to say my lighter titanium bike. Yeh, my steel bike, with s/s couplers weighs 2 pounds more than my titanium carbon bike, but I am FASTER on it. Its not just about the weight, its about the fit, the comfort, the weight distribution, etc. I am so happy for you Mimi, that is all worked out after all that you went through with that mondonicco. This bike does everything you want it to, its the color you wnat, and it fits you like a glove cuz it was made just for you. ENJOY!!