Yes, you are quite correct. I have been trying to dial this bike to get it as good as i can.
Saddle height and position is crucial and mm's change more than i could ever imagine.
But somewhere the handlebar must be aligned it these changes and that is also a bit tough working the fit alone.
It is not impossible to get the Foil to be bettered,... but i can't progress more on the Foil frame (and size) that i have.
I've noticed many claim the design (optical) of the frame will alter the ride feel. Lately i have been wondering if the carbon layout, resin and structure also need to be designed for a more damped, absorbing and more vertical compliant behaviour.
Bianchi Infinito CV seems to be closest to actually make sense in this specific area.
Worst case scenarios is if the titanium platform would be to much of a change (trade off).
I have been in contact with quite a few custom builders. I'd need a custom fitting first.
For me that equals a long travel and all in all very high cost (I am in northern EU).
A manufacturered frameset would be more in range of what i might be able to finance and i believe that there is a high possibility to find what is a deal braker.
Thanks for the input
Originally Posted by
misterha
You guys are stealing the OP original intent, he is asking about the ride feel, not frame weight.
That being said OP have you tried getting a fit? That could help. It also sounds like you almost have everything dialed in but not quite, and it seems like you're a millimeter man, very in tune to your ride so you Foil is just a little off. Going custom might be your answer, first you would get a fit perfect your body measurements but you would also be able to give customer frame builders what kind of ride quality you want i.e stiff and light or comfortable and relax, heck you could tell them what your "dream ride" is and they can figure out what frame you need with tube diameter, wall thickness and tube selection. Good builders would be Independent Fabrication, Moots, Alchemy however down side would be wait time depending on the builders. Hope that helps you out.