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@VELOFUNFR
Hello,
To be clear the frame weight is of very low importance.
On a bike, what is important is moving parts weight.
Power been equal, you will be faster on a heavy frame with light moving parts (wheels) than on a light frame with heavy moving parts.
Even more than moving parts weight , inertia is the key. It's the reason why folding bikes, that are very heavy can reach their maximum (ok in this case this maximum is low) speed rather quickly with their small heavy wheels and their heavy little frames.
So you can safely love Mr Steamroller, even if it shows a little round belly :-)
Cheers
Luc