What course to take
04-30-16, 07:21 PM
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What course to take
Hello,
I need advice on material and bicycle to get as my next purchase. I am currently on a 2011 roubaix; full carbon frame. I am currently looking at this years Tarmac comp, which also has a full carbon frame. My question: should I go with a carbon frame again? Should I tone it down to an ALU or steel frame? If so, what are some comparable bikes to the Tarmac? Yes, I enjoy the feel of carbon on the road. I also have a Caadx with an ALU frame carbon fork, which is really nice. Should I get a custom steel road bike next? I do not race, at all.
I need advice on material and bicycle to get as my next purchase. I am currently on a 2011 roubaix; full carbon frame. I am currently looking at this years Tarmac comp, which also has a full carbon frame. My question: should I go with a carbon frame again? Should I tone it down to an ALU or steel frame? If so, what are some comparable bikes to the Tarmac? Yes, I enjoy the feel of carbon on the road. I also have a Caadx with an ALU frame carbon fork, which is really nice. Should I get a custom steel road bike next? I do not race, at all.
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Originally Posted by DosWheelsBtr
I am currently on a 2011 roubaix; full carbon frame. I am currently looking at this years Tarmac comp
05-01-16, 07:40 AM
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I meant as buy an ALU frame and use the leftover money to upgrade wheels, etc. I am seeing steel as being rather expensive due to be being built by bespoke companies.
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