I agree. It is bad a$$. No diggity, no doubt.
The more I research carbon failures, I'm appreciating my aluminum bike more and more.
For me, I think that sub-50 mile rides are not an issue (especially with my build).
I'm always one to do research and know that if I get a lemon or a particular
frameset that is the 1 bad apple of the bunch, so be it. I'll have to deal with it.
That Cervelo R3/5 is a gorgeous bike. It's my favorite (the new R5 is off the hook).
Maybe I might go custom instead of mass produced by a local craftsman (like Parlee).
Once Trek started producing their carbon frames overseas, failure rates skyrocketed.
That's one thing about my bike...I never worry about it asploding on me.
I've hurled down mountains at 40mph and it's felt 100% safe.
I used to have a Trek 1.5 (the first series back in '09).
Excellent bike, but it'd get squirrely when I'd push it.
(EVO, EVO...please have a good track record by the time I'm ready to buy!)
Oh yeah, OP! Pics or it didn't happen! Let's see the new & improved R3 you got!
Me first!
