Originally Posted by
LelandJT
Since I work for Santana my opinion won't mean much to you but I think you'll find that others agree: The Beyond is the same weight as a Calfee Dragonfly and rides nicer, more vibration and impact absorbtion. A used Beyond in your size at a reasonable price is a lucky find.
The Beyond is certainly a very fine option. However, Santana will be more credible if it spends more time explaining its technology than criticizing the competition.
As for the Beyond's Exogrid/Isogrid technology, I wonder if time has passed it by. If you look at Vyatek's website, it appears that most of its "Strategic Partners" are either defunct or has dropped the Exogrid/Isogrid technology. Titus Cycles is out of business, and Wilson has dropped the Vyatek technology with its recent tennis rackets.
CF frames that don't use a metal matrix/grid can be built for any ride characteristic and shape. Examples are high-end models like Pinarello Dogma, Colgnago C60, Specialized Tarmac, Trek Madone, Cannondale Supersix, Cervelo R5, Calfee Dragonfly, and Landshark tandem. Other frame-builders would license or copy the Vyatek design if it provided superior ride characteristics.