As someone who 1) could stand to loses 20 to 30 pounds to really help my riding and 2) just spent about 2 grand on upgrades taking my Tallboy from 33 to 28 lbs… my answer is a resounding YES! For the type of riding I do, mainly just poking around on the trails, but also did complete 4 XC races this year, I was able to justify the purchases. I can feel the difference, especially since most of that weight was removed in the wheels, tires and going tubeless (rotational weight). Am I able to justify the work/responsibility it would take to drop those 20-30 pounds? I guess the answer is no right now 😀 As noted above, it all comes down to your priorities. If you have the cash, it is a responsible decision and it will make you happy – go for it I say.