Originally Posted by
cyclintom
I tried to keep up with all of the latest fads. I ended up with top end carbon bikes
Given its widespread general use and its success in the pro peloton, carbon fiber has been one helluva "fad."
Originally Posted by
cyclintom
I began riding more and more aluminum bikes and while they rode OK, I didn't like the cables ringing like a bell when they slapped against the headtube
This can probably be addressed by improved cable routing.
Originally Posted by
cyclintom
So shouldn't ai ride a nice comfortable bike that doesn't put my bank account in the red?
That's certainly an option that many have chosen. I think the whole frame material debate is much ado about nothing; just get whatever inspires you to ride.