Nanci, is this tent meant for bike touring only or bike touring and backpacking? What is the max trip length you plan to take? Most people find that the longer the trip, the more critical weight becomes. And my experience says that for trips of a week or less you'll appreciate the room of the 2-person tent, whereas longer trips you can become accustomed to the small tent. That may seem counter-intuitive, but I've backpacked with a 1-person Kelty non-freestanding tent. I'd spend the first week feeling like I was sleeping in a coffin, and the second week feeling like I had a palatial tent. A couple weeks in the woods is a mind-altering experience...