Road Cycling - Carbon upgrades

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astonv0l
07-02-04, 11:42 PM
I was wondering, I have a LeMond 853 steel and like it for its shock absorption and I was thinking of upgrading some of the components to carbon like, handelbars, stem and seatpost. My question is, will this affect the ride from a comfort point of view? will the vibrations be more prominent with carbon under my hands & bum?

55/Rad
07-03-04, 12:13 AM
Which Lemond do you have?

55/Rad
Pat
07-03-04, 02:25 AM
I don't think they will, but psychology is a wonderful thing. If you think it will, it probably will. A carbon fork would almost certainly help.

Actually the single best way to make a bike more comfortable is to increase the size of you tires one notch. Tires are much more effective shock absorbers then anything else you have.

VeganRider
07-03-04, 07:03 AM
Pat is right on. Not only that but the tire pressure as well. I was running max suggested pressure but I only weigh #135, so I dropped them to #85 lbs and still roll fine and handle MUCH better through tight turns and a smoother ride!
astonv0l
07-03-04, 07:52 AM
I have a Nevada City, love the bike but want to start upgrading soon