I think it's entirely possible for a steel frame to be under 8kg, that if you have a carbon fork included.
downtube shifter definitely make a huge difference in weight, either spend £300 on a light brifter, or £50 for a 10spd downtube shifter.
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I think it's entirely possible for a steel frame to be under 8kg, that if you have a carbon fork included.
downtube shifter definitely make a huge difference in weight, either spend £300 on a light brifter, or £50 for a 10spd downtube shifter.