With switching wheels the weight loss is felt in a couple different ways: Overall weight On a bike that only weighs, let's say, 28 lbs (12,700g) a loss of .9 lbs (410g) is about 3% savings.
Sinus infection or lesions can lead to headaches with tinnitus. Sinus related conditions leading to inflammation of the mucus membrane can also manifest typical ringing sounds in the ear or the head. These sinus conditions can bring on a generalized headache and sounds in the ear, sometimes followed by fever as well.
Tinnitus may be caused by different parts of the hearing system. The outer ear (pinna and ear canal) may be involved. Excessive ear wax, especially if the wax touches the ear drum, causing pressure and changing how the ear drum vibrates, can result in tinnitus. Middle ear problems that cause hearing problems can also cause tinnitus.