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5kg carbon single speed/tourer Blackbraid
I've just seen this very interesting concept on Awesomer. The PG Bikes Blackbraid. The whole bike is 11lbs/5kg, probably due to the snake like single stays on the back. It certainly looks the part and you can't beat the weight (can you?)
Sadly no idea about the price and the set up is single speed with a band drive that I have no idea about, and NO BRAKES! (if you like being a fixie douche in Premium Rush.). There is a tourer on their website but I can't tell what gearing is on there. Still I wouldn't mind that frame with a more regular road set on it. Blades spokes on the wheels, sweet. 
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Sturdy helmet, nice chunky shoes with overshoes, two full drink bottles, longs, winter jacket, pu&%^re repair kit, multitool, spare inner, gloves, a snack, garmin, gels, phone, bit of cash, lights = 10kg anyway!!
Do it nude .... it's the only way to save weight
5kg, wow that's heavy. Fully geared and braked bike at 3.7kg here!!
http://www.canyon.com/_en/technology/project37.html
Dang, does riding a feather tickle!
Interesting frame, I can only hope that it's not as forgiving or flexible as carbon marketeers would have us believe...
The price? Well if you have to ask as they say...
It's an eye-watering $21,802 for the either the fixed or the "tourer" (that's a tourer with no way to fit panniers), the mystery gearing is a Rohloff 14/500.
http://www.marque-it.com/listing/eco-bikes/PG-BlackBraid-Fixed/269
http://www.marque-it.com/listing/eco-bikes/PG-BlackBraid-Touring/270
Nah, I think I'll pass