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Speed:Comfort of Models

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Speed:Comfort of Models

In this thread, share what level of priority you think your bike (or models you have experience with) has with speed vs comfort.
Speed = snappy stiffness that gives you that rush (and feeling on you buttocks)
Comfort = smooth handling that lets you look at the beautiful sights while riding (but when there aren't pretty sights )

And for a format, use a 1-10 number for speed & comfort, but both numbers MUST add to 10.
s+c=10
*i know some bikes are faster & comfier than others, but this is about focus of design.

I felt my Fuji Altamira was 7 on speed & 3 on comfort. Surprisingly cozy for such a racer, but there are faster bikes.
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Speed = 9
Comfort = 1
Carbon fiber seat (not really extra speed though)
23mm/25mm over 100 psi at 150#
Negative 9? degree stem, slammed to the headset
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Originally Posted by Bunyanderman
Speed = 9
Comfort = 1
Carbon fiber seat (not really extra speed though)
23mm/25mm over 100 psi at 150#
Negative 9? degree stem, slammed to the headset
*Sigh*
I don't think you get the concept. And what is the model even?
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Speed:7
Comfort:3
I want something comfortable, but I dont want a slow porker either. I have a Surly Crosscheck which is a 7 in comfort but 3 in speed, so my Cervelo R3 is naturally the opposite. My titanium is more of a 6-4 split (speed to comfort)
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Originally Posted by RogueRadio
Speed:7
Comfort:3
I want something comfortable, but I dont want a slow porker either. I have a Surly Crosscheck which is a 7 in comfort but 3 in speed, so my Cervelo R3 is naturally the opposite. My titanium is more of a 6-4 split (speed to comfort)
I'm sure you have more experience than me, owning the R3. But I remember it being definately 9:1 or 8:2 at the least! (Instead of 7:3 like you implied)
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Originally Posted by IcySmooth52
I'm sure you have more experience than me, owning the R3. But I remember it being definately 9:1 or 8:2 at the least! (Instead of 7:3 like you implied)
They changed the model significantly after 2010. There also used to be a big bottom bracket issue as well. They are great now, and with the right saddle, I find it very comfortable yet still very fast.
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Comfort is having a proper fit, not a three foot tall headtube and balloon tires. And my average MPH has never changed between bikes.
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