Originally Posted by steelbikeguy

I'll give the paint scheme credit just for not being black with red.... that's a paint scheme that's far too common and tedious (although it looks good on a vintage Motobecane!!)

It'll be good for you to give carbon a try and see what you think. My only carbon bike is a 'bent, so I really can't compare it to vintage steel. I will say that the fork doesn't even pretend to flex.. that thing is as solid as a block of concrete! (or just feels like it))

Can we expect a "carbon vs steel" report this fall?? Take good notes, do back-to-back rides, etc. Make sure you use the same tires on each bike, since that's going to have a huge effect on how it feels.

Steve in Peoria