Are Carbon bikes worth it?
09-10-17, 10:28 PM
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09-11-17, 06:11 PM
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A KIA can get you safely from Point A to Point B.
And yet they still sell Maseratis and Bentleys.
Are they worth it? It depends on your means.
Same thing with CF bikes.
https://youtu.be/0wALArd2rvo
And yet they still sell Maseratis and Bentleys.
Are they worth it? It depends on your means.
Same thing with CF bikes.
https://youtu.be/0wALArd2rvo
Ok -- i love all your bikes . But given the fact i have a vintage mindset, i would be more inclined to pick the Master or the Bottecchia over the carbon steeds even with the weight penalty
How do you see it?
For the past 2 years i have been amassing older higher end steel bikes myself and have been contemplating recruiting a couple of my associates who work at a local bike store who are a similar height to me to do a shootout of sorts , magazine style, for my blog
----- then at the end, throw in a modern carbon bike as a ringer
09-11-17, 06:53 PM
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Ok -- i love all your bikes . But given the fact i have a vintage mindset, i would be more inclined to pick the Master or the Bottecchia over the carbon steeds even with the weight penalty
How do you see it?
For the past 2 years i have been amassing older higher end steel bikes myself and have been contemplating recruiting a couple of my associates who work at a local bike store who are a similar height to me to do a shootout of sorts , magazine style, for my blog
----- then at the end, throw in a modern carbon bike as a ringer
How do you see it?
For the past 2 years i have been amassing older higher end steel bikes myself and have been contemplating recruiting a couple of my associates who work at a local bike store who are a similar height to me to do a shootout of sorts , magazine style, for my blog
----- then at the end, throw in a modern carbon bike as a ringer
Having said that, I do enjoy riding the Bottecchia and the Master. Steel "speaks" to me in a way that the other two Colnagos don't. If you have ridden CF, Ti, aluminum and CF you know what I mean.
The weight penalty is not that great. Both the C59 and the C60 are heavy by CF standards. Ernesto's philosophy is to make solid, safe CF bikes, even if they weight a bit more. I am glad he does.
Over a year ago I had a crash while riding the C59 while on the rain in PCH. I skidded and hit a wall hard. Broke the small finger of my right hand in three separate places. Also tore my right rotator cuff. The bike made it through without a scratch and I was able to ride 30 miles back home.
What's the link to your blog? You may have given it to me in the past, but I can't find it now.
Best wishes on your collection.
09-11-17, 07:30 PM
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09-11-17, 07:55 PM
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Whyest thou shouldn't have carbon?
09-11-17, 08:21 PM
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09-11-17, 11:59 PM
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My main road bike was issued to me by my team back in 1998. It was one of a handful of steel frames still ridden by pros at the time, I was the only one on the team to get one, all the other riders got A90 aluminum models (I was the new guy, and got what was left over). 19 years and 60,000 miles later, I still have it, and I still ride it. It's suffered a few crashes, and has had a fair amount of worn components replaced, but I don't see any reason why it won't get me through another 18 years of riding. It's relatively light, has a smooth ride, is easily serviced, with no exotic or model-specific parts. I like Carbon fiber, and this bike has Campy carbon components, but I see no need to "upgrade" to anything else.
09-12-17, 10:03 AM
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however, I will always agree with 'get the bike that feels/fits best for YOU' narrative. if an AL bike feels good, get that. if it happens to be carbon and its in your budget, get that instead.
09-12-17, 10:32 AM
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My LBS has a Domane S 5 on sale (2017 model, $700 off the retail price). But I'd have to upgrade my car hitch to support it, and find a rack to store it in vs just parking with a kickstand.
My question is, are Carbon fiber bikes really worth it to someone who isn't going to race, but just wants to go fast for longish distances? Note, my idea of fast and long might be different than what "she" thinks it is
The only reason I'm considering this bike is because, it feels amazing, and is priced about $5 above the Aluminum model with the same features. Oh and it wouldn't need to be ordered in.
My question is, are Carbon fiber bikes really worth it to someone who isn't going to race, but just wants to go fast for longish distances? Note, my idea of fast and long might be different than what "she" thinks it is
The only reason I'm considering this bike is because, it feels amazing, and is priced about $5 above the Aluminum model with the same features. Oh and it wouldn't need to be ordered in.
If you ride a lot and climb a lot, it's worth it.
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