Originally Posted by
Capemay55
I’m 63 and ride about 50 miles a week, flat terrain, on roads. Looking for a comfortable road bike . I have a Kestrel Talon Is steel better than carbon? Prefer disk to rim brakes. Recommendations?
I agree with the larger, more supple tire suggestions. I’m loving my 38mm Compass Barlow Pass ELs. Also, if you are experiencing neck, shoulder or hand pain after rides, I would look for a frame that enables you to set the handlebars higher than the saddle. Rivendell’s are great for this but don’t do disc brakes. I believe some of the newer adventure and gravel grinder bikes have this ability. Maybe Black Mountain Cycles? I even had a 2005 Bianchi Veloce that was designed with higher handlebars in mind. They’re out there.
john