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In Reply to: Yep - they're forkin' great! :-) posted by Christine Tham on December 22, 2009 at 13:32:51:
First, cute bikes.
Second, don't worry about modern Carbon frames. Those old school Carbon tube frames made with small diameter Carbon fiber tubing joined with steel lugs - those were noodly. But modern Carbon frames are plenty stiff, especially in the drivetrain where it counts.
My road bike is somewhat similar to yours: an evolving project based on a 10 year old Specialized Allez Comp frame with modestly oversize Aluminum tubing, much like your Giant. I've ridden a few newer Carbon framed bikes and also Carbon/Aluminum hybrids (e.g. Lemond) and they're way stiffer than mine. In fact, it's amazing how much raw performance you can get for your money now compared to when I started in cycling. One thing about Carbon though is that it feels somewhat "deader" or more damped than Aluminum, and a lot deader than steel. I'm not sold on the feel. Since I'm not so performance focused as I once was, I've thought of moving to one of those Italian steel frames with relaxed retro road geometry.
Hope you enjoy cycling. This is a relatively new hobby for you, right? If so, no wonder you don't hang around here so much anymore.
Dave
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- Too flexy? - DaveK 19:52:19 12/22/09 (1)
- RE: Too flexy? - Christine Tham 15:22:30 12/23/09 (0)
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