It depends on your priorities excuse the pun. If you're not racing that weight's ok. 25lbs for a pinion gear box drop bar bike is pretty cool. I ride a Salsa Vaya steel frame & whole bike with triple chainset is around 27lbs but despite that it's a fairly lively & springy ride and so bloody comfortable. Mind you I do ponder changing up some components to bring that weight down to 25 or under as it's got pretty bomb proof touring wheels on and yeah it would be amazing to try it with lighter wheels. One of these days.Beautiful bike, but that gearing has too much of a weight penalty, with the bike 25 pounds. Riding a traditional bike in the 16 pound or less range is such a different and more enjoyable experience than a much heavier bike IMO.