Langster: Steel or Aluminum?
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Langster: Steel or Aluminum?
So, I had to sell my road bike to fund my wedding in June, but this summer I'll be graduating from College and want to treat myself (as long as I have a job, that is). I loved my Allez, it fit me like a glove and really want another bike that fits that well. However, I want something that's super simple and stripped down for riding around the park and paved paths.
So, being that I'm a Specialized fan, I'm looking at their Langsters, steel and aluminum in size 58cm. I want something comfortable, rugged, durable, and simple. Now the geo on the aluminum seems more in line with the Allez (head tube, top tube, etc). So, I feel like I would feel a bit more at home almost instantly on that one.
However, I really like the ride of steel, but, the steel langster has a more "classic track geo." Smaller head tube seems to be the major difference.
Both are the same price, so what should I be thinking here? Would you guys care to lend me some advice?
So, being that I'm a Specialized fan, I'm looking at their Langsters, steel and aluminum in size 58cm. I want something comfortable, rugged, durable, and simple. Now the geo on the aluminum seems more in line with the Allez (head tube, top tube, etc). So, I feel like I would feel a bit more at home almost instantly on that one.
However, I really like the ride of steel, but, the steel langster has a more "classic track geo." Smaller head tube seems to be the major difference.
Both are the same price, so what should I be thinking here? Would you guys care to lend me some advice?
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I'd be riding 10 miles max around a bike route locally. Laps around the park, etc. When I move to Chicago next year I'll be riding the MUPs out there, too, so I need to keep that in mind as well.
I'm physically able to handle the "aggressive" geo of a road frame with a flipped down stem, etc. But, I don't want anything too extreme.
I'm physically able to handle the "aggressive" geo of a road frame with a flipped down stem, etc. But, I don't want anything too extreme.
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You should go with the cro-mo. I used to think aluminum was amazing to ride...then i got a steel single speed...then sold all my aluminum geared bikes to buy more steel single speeds! I currently own no bikes with gears or aluminum! Best choice I've ever made.
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If you have the chance I would test ride them both and see what you like. You may prefer an aluminum frame with carbon fork over a steel bike, or vise versa. It really comes down to personal preference. I would say a saddle and nice tires will make the biggest difference, so pick whichever bike you will enjoy riding more.
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its a personal preference thing.
both of the Langsters have road geometry, not track geo (you would have to look at the S-works to see track geo). I have the AL Langster, and it is light, fast, responsive, smooth. Just about perfect for a road bike. I have a steel track bike which I also love, but it is not as responsive as the AL. On the other hand the track geometry makes the bike handle more like a sports car.
But neither of the langsters are track bikes, the steel is just going to be a little duller and less responsive than the AL (espeically when putting power down). Its all marketing and looks, so pick the bike you think looks better.
both of the Langsters have road geometry, not track geo (you would have to look at the S-works to see track geo). I have the AL Langster, and it is light, fast, responsive, smooth. Just about perfect for a road bike. I have a steel track bike which I also love, but it is not as responsive as the AL. On the other hand the track geometry makes the bike handle more like a sports car.
But neither of the langsters are track bikes, the steel is just going to be a little duller and less responsive than the AL (espeically when putting power down). Its all marketing and looks, so pick the bike you think looks better.
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