DRLski

Could someone tell me what the difference in frame material is between something like an Orbea Aspin and Orbea Mitis, obviously not including the carbon seat stays. Reason I ask is because I took a gamble and bought I think is a 03 Orbea Aspin frame that I thought was an 04 Orbea Vitessi or Mitis frame, thx to the paint job I can't tell the difference between two with the exception of the sticker that I can just peal off saying Aspin1 on the frame. Performance wise would I notice a difference between teh two if I both frames, both all aluminum frames, and loaded them both up with full ultegra and etc.? It's a sweet looking frame, the jelly belly orange flame colors. The guy I bought it from had no idea what model it actually was so I rolled the dice. Got it for like $250 nearly new.

Thanks,
Dave

EURO

I have a feeling the Aspin is pretty much the same material as the Mitis, just without the carbon stays. Probably 7005 alloy, double butted.

You might well notice a difference in ride given the carbon stays, but in terms of weight, often bikes with carbon stays are sligtly heavier than pure alloy.

DRLski

How bout compared to the Vitesse then? The Vitesse uses Mitis tubing but without the carbon triangle. Yes, the Aspin is 7005 alloy. So I shouldn't really notice a difference between the two? Then what's the point of buying a more expensive frame...?