Originally Posted by
spectastic
I guess I don't quite understand why you invested in a carbon frame
Read the OP's posts. Hell, you don't even have to read between the lines...it's spelled out that it's an aluminum frame.
Originally Posted by
spectastic
Why not just get a decent aluminum frame at 1/2 the price and <2 lbs difference?
1/2 the price of $233 for a frame, fork, and seatpost? The full price is still a great deal.
Originally Posted by
spectastic
I got my ultegra bike for $800, and I could easily turn it into my all around bike with an extra wheel set ($130 on bikeisland), some thicker tires/tubes, and some fenders if I really had to. If it's a really nasty day, I'll just swap out the wheels.
Was that bike used or new? $800 + $130 (wheels) + $70 (tires/tubes) + $40 (fenders)= $1040...for a bike similar to what the OP built for $1100. Wow, $60 savings.
Originally Posted by
spectastic
I upgraded my old vintage not too long ago. Spent around $500 on it, and basically replaced everything except the frame, crank and derailleurs. I would've been better off to have just spent an extra $100 on a new bike that's probably better and faster.
So, you're knocking the OP for how much he spent on his bike yet you are stating that you dumped $$$ into one of your old bikes and are not thrilled with the results....
AHSPOSO: You've built an awesome looking bike. I hope when it's all said and done it serves you for many years to come. It looks like you've put a lot of time and thought into it. Let us know how that first ride goes!