Exactly.  I can't lift a 50 lb bike onto a bike rack. I might not be able to pick it up off the ground.  Lighter is better for me.  Still riding my Salsa Spearfish for trails. 

Nice! Not familiar with the whyte.  Since you're considering something in that pricepoint, have you looked at the pivot? I've been seeing them pop up at 30% off MSRP.    https://global.pivotcycles.com/bikes/shuttle-sl

I love the GrooveFather! Been checking him out a lot over the past year.   

This guy is insane