Originally Posted by shasta
So how stiff are these things?
I would say that this is probably the stiffest frame that I have, but not uncomfortably so. It feels like it flexes less than my steel frames. The only negative thing is that the stock fork tends to transfer a lot of road vibration, which used to hurt my hands on long rides. I put on a nashbar carbon fork for most of the year (when I don't need clearance for cross tires).
Originally Posted by the rider formerly known as vegan
For almost 3 years I keep thinking I should change that user name.
Hah. I should, too. I've never been quick.