Have a Bottecchia Euro Sprint from about 3 or so years ago. Weight was listed at 16.9 lbs, I remember that out of the box mine was a bit less than half a pound heavier. It was 17.3 out of the box with no pedals. I did not care much that it weighed more than it said (even though I ride a small frame). Besides scales do differ a bit, and less than half a pound is not an issue (I wanted the Campy it came with). I have reduced it by a bit more than a pound with a new stem, carbon seatpost, saddle, handlebar, skewers, a slightly lighter wheelset (suprisingly the original wheels were not too bad and I put them on my old bike). Most of those upgrades (besides the wheelset which only had a 100g reduction) were cheap.
I could switch the Alu frame for a CF one, that would probaly take off a pound. But I actually dont mind the Alu frame much, it is sturdy. Despite what people say about BD fames this one is a Columbus Zonal, and it is quite good. I think BD frames get a bad rap for no reason.
However, BD does seem to skimp out on some of the smaller parts like the seatpost, stem, and seat (that original seat was a true pain in the butt, worst seat I ever rode on). However, i was able to find cheap upgrades on Ebay and Nashbar to suit.
Weight is overrated though. I think that it is not too important. Good components are important (Campy Record 10 is IMHO the best), ride quailty is more important (the bike rides well), durability is (no major issues with the bike after a bit over 3 years). A pound or so of weight off the bike will not make a difference (heck if you want less weight just hit the gym).
