Weight is at least few notches down the list in terms of important attributes for any bike that I will own. Handling/geometry, suspension/pedaling performance (if it’s a full suspension), durability come first for me. Last year I demoed a highly regarded bike on a familiar trail back to back with my own bike (BTW, I think this is the absolute best way to do any demo). Visually and geometry-wise the bikes are nearly identical with no more than a half a degree or a few millimeters difference on only a couple of their measurements. The demo bike retailed for over $10K and mine would be around $5K (if I had paid retail, but thats for schmucks and Christmas shoppers; Happy Holidaze!). The demo bike was also exactly three pounds less than mine. Riding wise they were the same on all portions of the trail except one, the climb. My heavier and less expensive bike climbed better and faster. I attribute this to it’s superior pedaling ability and maybe my own familiarity with it. That said, I know how to set up suspension as well as fit and three pounds is a noticeable difference. It isn’t a difference that I’d be willing to pay for and certainly not at $5K for three pounds. So to the OP, you can save all kinds of weight by whipping out your credit card. Do so if it makes sense and turns you on.