Originally Posted by
thenomad
what's the weight difference? A handfull of skittles? Go alloy or find a used frame you like for 200
In 58cm, the integrated Aluminum is 3.46 lbs, the Alum/Carbon is 3.22 lbs. The ride is significantly different, with no loss of stiffness when hammered. I own both, rode the all alum for most of a year (ok a few months), and then moved all pieces to the Alum/Carbon. Apples to apples.