The problems I have with cycling equipment is not uncommon to large track sprinters. Many of my friends have had similar issues. I have ridden steel for years. In between the Kestrel and the Trek was a steel Colnago that really liked.
My track bike is made of steel. It uses a rear triangle designed for a tandem. I ride with steel handlebars. I am at the far end of the spectrum in terms of build needs.The top sprinters of today all ride carbon frames. Those frames are much heavier than the same sized road frames made of carbon.
Last edited by colnago62; 05-02-15 at 06:30 PM.