swalburn

I'm considering picking up either a soloist or a soloist carbon as my next bike. I really could care less about weight so that isn't even a factor. I'm just interested in peoples perceptions of the ride quality. Obviously they are race bikes first and foremost. The have very short chaninstays, and I was curious if anyone here can describe the ride quality to other bikes they have ridden. I know ride quality varies greatly based on wheels and tires and air pressure, but I know alot of you out there have ridden alot of bikes. Just for reference I've owned a specialized allez pro which was very nice. It had great acceleration, but on rough roads it wasn't the most pleasant experience. I do miss how the bike just jumped when I touched the pedals. Conversley, I now own a Serotta Fierte Ti. It rides like no bike I've owned. It has long chainstays, rides amazing but lacks some of the snap I desire.

Thanks.