Originally Posted by
randyjawa
Two Peugeot "Course" bicycles, nearly identical, but made from different tube sets. One, the bigger of the two, a 56cm ride and made from Carbolite 103, weighs 21lb 7oz.
The other, a Reynolds 531 53cm bicycle, comes in at 22lb 13oz.
The results surprised me, and does tend to support something, I have believed for quite a while. Carbolite 103 offers a pretty decent ride quality.
I have a P8 (Carbolite 103) and a PX-10 (Reynolds 531). Just to be clear: these two ride completely differently. BUT, I really LOVE to ride my P8! The quality of the ride is waaaay better than what I had been led to believe it would be. I use it for short ten - fifteen mile rides around town, or strap in into the back of the van when I travel, for more casual riding when I'm out of town. It's solid as a rock and - with the fresh powder coat this past summer - looks pretty sweet too.
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