I'd guestimate somewhere in the 32-33lb range, I have a scale and weighed myself then picked it up, but it would fluctuate by a pound or two up or down, so I can't really say honestly. Certainly heavier than my XC bike, but it doesn't feel like a tank.Awesome, I definitely think it is a decent bike to get someone who is on the fence hooked and it will make a great around town bike when he decides he is serious and gets something better.I don't mean any offense with my response so don't take it that way, but I will be pretty matter of fact. I'd like for this thread to remain civil, and from what I've seen, they go downhill when people start comparing apples and oranges. You quite simply cannot compare a department store bicycle with any major mfg bike.First off, this bike is designed and built to low quality standards for the masses as a recreational around town bike that can be ridden on smooth rolling singletrack, that's really not debatable, it is literally a simple fact. I wouldn't call it a POS (your words), as for its intended purpose it is perfect, but it without question has some pretty significant shortcomings if you were to try to use it for "actual" mountain biking, I basically outlined them above. While at the same time, I'm also saying you could in fact pull it off if that is all you had to work with.Upgrading bikes is normal, but you've got to look at your starting platform. For example, you have $720 into that bike, but for between $50 and $150 less you could have gotten a Cannondale Trail bike, a Marin Bobcat trail or several other great entry level bikes. Both lower end for their respective domains, but definitely in another ball park when compared to the Wal-Goose, and each would make a far superior platform to perform upgrades on.Department store bikes have a purpose, getting people started on riding, as an around town bike or something you can lock up without fear. Serious mountain biking is not their domain, and you would be doing yourself a disservice to convince yourself that the frame is on par with anything other than some other department store bike.For example: (this was from the first bike which was exchanged)