Originally Posted by
Seattle Forrest
I have an aluminum Soloist, and a carbon fiber R3. The Soloist is faster on flat ground. It's a great frame!
I have an R3 also! First carbon bike and I love it. If the Soloist was the right size, I would have kept it- it was a great bike.
Originally Posted by
caloso
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I always thought people went from aluminum to carbon due to the stiffness (and weight). Didn't really think alum is actually stiffer. I'm still learning!