Originally Posted by
Bontrager
1. Long-term thoughts?
2. Did the carbon fiber explode?
3. Wish you got something else?
4. Did it ride similarly to your other expensive "legit" carbon bike
, etc.. discuss..
I think different people have different opinions. These are mine:
1. I'm happy with it, need to get more miles on it
2. No (when you lift the bare frame, it's as light as a cheap plastic toy)
3. No not on cf frames/bikes (based on ride, appearance, money), next project is an old Litespeed Natchez maybe end of the year
4. Happy with the ride, only have miles on Steel and Aluminum. It doesn't have the aluminum buzz from my Specialized, but it's not what I would describe as a comfortable ride. It's a road race frame. As I would think with most race frames/bike, you need a good seat and or shorts/bibs.
Why I like it? Light, stiffer than current ride, retro frame style with nice lines, +1 no decals, my price range. It fits my need for a ride on rolling hill group rides. Will see how I like it on 50 - 100+ mile rides.
edit: It wasn't my first choice, I backed my way into the decision. I'm glad I'm not talking about my wife/gf.