People claim the BikeE CT weighs 30 pounds, with occasional claims of 29 pounds.  My scales measured the bike at 34 pounds.  Typical specsmanship.  I think almost all manufacturers do this.  I believe the real issue is the Sweet Seat on my 2000 model.  Starting in 2001, the BikeE CT used a lighter seat that some report to be not quite as comfortable.  The chain stay design is also different and is probably lighter as well.

My 34 pound measurement was without the stock kickstand, which weighs an additional 8.4 ounces.  I just couldn't tolerate the thought of having a bike with a kickstand, despite the fact that it would be a handy addition.  We all make decisions about which options are worth the weight.  For me, the half pound kickstand didn't meet the criteria, largely for perceptual reasons.