Originally Posted by
FlashUNC
Post pics once you get it in and get it built.
As pcad said, for 99.9 percent of the cycling world, the whole stiffness and efficiency are a load of bunk.
Not to say we haven't made advances in frame design and components over the decades, but unless you're being paid to ride for a living, comfort should trump stiffness, imo.
Besides, too many people ignore it when a bike talks.
I'll post pics when I buy. Bike's built already, except that I may swap out the crank for an Ultegra, to have full Ultegra. It's FSA Gossamer right now. Not sure, if anybody wants to weigh in. Wheels are Easton, not sure which, but supposed to be good. Dunno.
Again, I'll trust on the stiffness and climbing deal...Hopefully I'll get down from 198 to under 180 and it'll be less of an issue.
Btw, FlashUNC, are you a fellow Tarheel?