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07-10-18, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Broctoon

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Of course, this all depends on how good you are at finding discounts/clearance items. It also depends on whether you care only about weight and price, or whether aesthetics, comfort, and durability are also important.

You're right about that, but I'd hope that OP (and everyone else) is savvy with their purchases. If OP does his/her research, then I think they can get manage

07-10-18, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TMonk

Would I use a china carb frameset or wheelset? On the track, yes, on the road, probably not.
Is my decision influenced by empirical (and partially anecdotal) evidence? Yes.

I think that the wear and tear associated with the road/street probably does warrant additional vigilance however.

I don't have any experience with China carbon but I have been eying it for some time now. A lot of the anecdotal evidence of Chinese carbon (at least frames) seems to flip flop tho so I really can't tell.

Though I think you make some good points on the street use though.

07-10-18, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Reeses

No chinese stuff, I want the real ****. And yea 1500 is a stretch but I could go non carbon on stupid stuff like pedals cranks saddle chain etc. I should’ve clarified I want at the least a carbon frame and wheels. Any suggestions on those?

i already have some black omniums and I’ll probably run shimano 105 pedals. I want carbon for the road feel mostly and lightness but I don’t need the big bucks lightness just something lighter and more comfy than my trek steel and an aluminum bianchi

Simply adding a carbon fork to your existing frames will make a world of difference, especially your steel trek. With your budget you could also get carbon seatposts, railed saddles, and handlebars. Later down the road, if you come across a frame you like you'll then have some higher quality components to throw on it than would probably come on a budget carbon model.

07-25-18, 01:00 PM

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earlier this year I waited to long to buy a Chinese frame when it went for for around 700 blank, now it is no longer available because it is 3000 and has a sticker on it. happens fairly common, it is surprising how often i would see carbon frames on dealer sites and recognize them from alibaba.