Joined: Mar 2014
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From: Cary, NC, Virginia Beach, VA & McIntosh, FL
Bikes: Giant Advanced Defy 0 (Ultegra R8000) Lynskey R265 (Ultegra 6800), 2017 All-City Mr. Pink (105/5800) Surly Straggler (Ultegra R8000 & 6800), Lemond Chambery (Ultegra 6500), Jamis Coda Elite (Deore/SLX)
Thanks for the input. If I'm completely honest with myself, I probably want to go with steel for aesthetics and nostalgia. I'm probably going to put the Ultegra 6700 group set back on the Giant frame, and switch the Ultegra 6800 to a steel frame. I also have an aluminum frame Lemond Chambery. I like the idea of have different frame materials for a variety and options.
With that said, I'm considering a Soma Smoothie with a carbon fork ($675), a Ritchey Road Logic with carbon fork ($1000), Wabi, Lightening RE with carbon fork ($1100).
Any thoughts on the above listed frames, or any suggestions?