Yeah i have been doing some reading. There are some light modern bikes out there... especially with an Answer/marazochi ali or carbon fork and an ali frame. I sized up a Robinson Pro and a GT power series. hmmmm i may try one later this year. My shopping list is full at the moment. I have a Turbo to refurb... another turbo to kit out as a rider... A vector to build and a Torker 280 to find :\