Originally Posted by
staehpj1
Yeah, being raised by frugal parents who lived thru the depression is a blessing and a curse. On one hand I have managed to retire comfortably, on the other I tend to be too cheap to fully enjoy that.
Also I look at the choices I do question how much more I'll enjoy an almost $5k CF gravel bike than one that is about half that from the same line in alloy.
then buy the alloy version.
the gearing and components are the same.
you'll be able to switch/replace wheelsets easily.
it's a difference of what.............a pound?...big deal.
at our age shaving off a little weight on the frame is pointless.
BUT......paying double will keep you awake at night.
you'll be regretting paying the extra $2k for no tangible benefit.
you'll be concerned that weird rear wheel might not be replaceable/repairable in the field.
you'll be worried some baddie might steal your expensive ride.
and most importantly.........................
you'll be concerned that at any moment your hi-tek crabon bike might assplode!