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Lighter wheels would be more noticeable than a lighter frame, but (as I'm sure you already know) the extra three stones you are carrying dwarf any weight-savings you could make with the bike.
Personally I find the difference between 72" and 74" particularly noticeable on hills: try gearing down a little.
I'd also get your knee checked out.
Scilly.Suffolk
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Probably a daft question but I'll ask anyway and is a follow on question from my freewheel knee pain q.
I've done a few rides on the freewheel side and the pain in my knee is just too worrying plus I got sciatica again.
So I've accepted that fixed is just a better way of riding for me and will get easier the fitter I get (and lighter as I'm 3 stones overweight).
I've an All City Nature boy frameset and omniums and some good quality wheels (though due to commuting I have M+'s on), but it's no light weight. It is very stiff though which has allowed me to go from 67" to 74"
Would I notice the difference say between my current set up to something like a Cinelli Mash with some lightweight wheels whilst climbing and be faster. Or is it just emporer's clothing this lighter stiffer thing?