Originally Posted by
grimace308
i agree, im not bashing aluminium, but if im picking up a $300 frame, id rather it be steel, than aluminium. btw, for no other reason other than i prefer the way a steel frame feels, it has nothing to do with durability, weight, fatigue, blah blah blah.
Don't get me wrong; I think we actually agree. I just don't think any material is necessarily better than another. Personally, I simply like the look of steel frames, I'm not fast enough that I'd benefit from Al or CF's lower weight, and I'm not rich enough to afford CF or Ti.
i cant jive with you 100% on the last one. parts are so good these days, that 105 is light years better than the dura-ace we were using, well, you guys were using, 20 years ago. im a big fan of getting the frame as close to perfect (size, material, geometry) as you can, before trying to dress it up. if the core isnt right, youre going to spend too much time trying to find parts to make it seem right, instead of just being right...but i digress.
You're right. What I meant though was regarding comfort. A sturdy set of wheels and good tires does a lot more than frame material. Plus I'm nowhere near old enough to have been riding for 20 years.
steel forks are, imo, pretty nifty and as a 260lbs rider, i have NO problem with my fork being a little on the beefy side. in sub zero temps, im not too keen on all carbon just yet. a carbon fork in the summertime at 70 degrees, which my road bike has on it, sure, just not at -10 below. while it would probably be fine, my peace of mind is worth it.
You're entitled to your opinion and I respect that. I'm not sure CF is any worse at cold temps. My steel roadie has a CF fork and the combination is fantastic.