Hi Kathi
When I was looking to buy a new bike in late 2000, I originally wanted the Ellsworth sub 22 hardtail. (The bike I was riding was a 16" hardtail that was much too big). I couldn't find the sub 22 anywhere in a 14" frame, but one of the stores I called (Speedgoat) recommended the Racer-X. I looked them up and was impressed by the reviews that I found. I wasn't able to demo the bike - I sent my vital stats to Speedgoat and working with them was able to decide what size frame I needed.

My bike is the XS, I put on narrow grips, narrowed the handlebar width, cranks (170), stem (100) and of course a womens saddle. The last time I weighed the bike which is the aluminium version (I couldn;t afford the Ti version) it came in at 22.5 lbs with disc ready hubs/rim specific rims. I've since moved to PA from TX and have put on disc brakes to deal with the mud out here, so I've probably added another 1lb.

The bike is still very light compared to other bikes and I'm also a bit of a weight weenie as I'm only 105 lbs so I understand you wanting the lightest bike possible.

My bike was a large investment plus birthday and xmas monies, but I only mountain bike so for me it was worth getting something that fitted me and the riding that I do.

Hope this helps.

Alison