Bike weight? Which bike?

Hello all,
Looking at a cross bike for some winter fun, but not sure what is considered a good weight.
I'd like as light as possible, good quality and bang for buck:
Planet X XLS at 8.64Kg (19lbs) - BB issues?
Eastway CX at 8.9Kg - too commuter focussed?
Any other options around £1500?
Thanks.
Looking at a cross bike for some winter fun, but not sure what is considered a good weight.
I'd like as light as possible, good quality and bang for buck:
Planet X XLS at 8.64Kg (19lbs) - BB issues?
Eastway CX at 8.9Kg - too commuter focussed?
Any other options around £1500?
Thanks.
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No issues with the PF30 BB *yet*; I fitted it with the recommended Loctite and have been super-careful about cleaning, and it's mostly been a fairly dry season. That said, I tend to regard all CX bearings as consumables, and make a point of always having spares "in stock". I'm happy to replace the BB bearings a couple of times a season if necessary, and I figure that if the BB itself comes loose it'll be easy enough to knock it out and replace it. If you're more averse to ongoing maintenance, the more conservative option might be something like a Hollowtech BB.
It feels super light, handles like a dream and has taken everything I have throw at it in it's stride. I've been thoroughly impressed with it.
Wiggle have the non disc F4X version here http://www.wiggle.co.uk/felt-f4x-2013/
The Fuji Altamara also looks good but is a bit rich atm
9 Kg is a good weight, mine is close to 10 Kg, but it's steel and I keep a heavy Brooks saddle.
Genesis Vapour?
The new Giant at 999 is an absolute bargain, but it's impossible to find anywhere