Originally Posted by
Carbon Unit
I called Lynskey today to ask them about the ride quality of some of their bikes. The only two bikes they make that would fit me without a custom frame are the R230 and the Helix. The Lynskey guy said the Helix would perform much better but would be slightly less comfortable. It cost more too but it is an option I would consider. I would consider the Helix for shorter faster rides and my Calfee for longer rides.
I already have a carbon bike and want my next bike to be either steel or Ti.
Anyone here ever ridden a Helix? How was the ride?
Why rule out the Cooper? It has the same geometry as the other two you mention, and everything I have read about it has been very positive. Plus it is cheap (relatively).