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MikeWaters · 08-25-2005, 04:48 AM

seems like by far, most racer types go with carbon. Titanium--serious guys that don't race.

Like I said before my dad got in with Carbon/ultegra for 1300. I may do the same myself.

Archaea · 08-25-2005, 04:50 AM

are probably not worth the extra 800 dollars.

Weight weenies like it and it is cool, runs great, but is illogical as having as many different colored shoes as women buy.

SteelBlue · 08-25-2005, 04:56 AM

I'm between 205 and 210. I love my steel frame. When I upgrade though, I'm not sure I'll be able to buy another one. Lemond was the only company still putting out a steel frame and they stopped this year. I'd like to try carbon fiber next.

Archaea · 08-25-2005, 05:01 AM

Giant and what not.

Go on Ebay and used ones are a dime a dozen for much less the cost.

creekster · 08-25-2005, 05:52 AM

2-3 years ago and since then have only purchased a tandem (and now a triple). So consider my advice old and perhaps out of date! I have not experienced any waning of my enjoyment of Alum, however, and one of my bikes is about 15 years old. Nonetheless, I iwll defer to my more esteemed racing brethern.

Archaea · 08-25-2005, 05:54 AM

as all opinions have merit in their own sphere.

Creekster is very knowledgeable.

bluegoose · 09-08-2005, 08:03 PM

This year I went from an aluminum to steel, used mainly for touring and some light racing. For me it is definitely a smoother, more comfortable ride. As I am relatively new to high mileage and high intensity cycling, while I was riding the alum I didn't know any better so it was fine.

Most of the guys that I ride with are riding Carbon Giants, and they say they would never go back to alum, steel or ti. Of course each one of them are weight weanies/gram nazies, so that is no doubt a factor.

Another buddy is a bit bigger (about 205-210) and last year switched over from steel to titanium. He has put about 5,000 miles in less than 2 years on his frame and has had no problems.

Take home message, if I had an extra $3000-4000 lying around, I'd probably be riding Carbon along with Archaea.

Archaea · 09-08-2005, 11:03 PM

Bike stuff comes before eating and clothing the kids.

Carbon and Ti are the only ways to go for comfort.

Alu is good for responsiveness.

Steel is basically touring gear.

Comfort matters on long rides.

Anonymous · 12-27-2005, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by creekster

and like it for that bike, but I would not want to tour on it.

You sure "would" is the best way to describe it?

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bluegoose · 12-27-2005, 05:03 PM

What?!?!?

Two unintelligible responses from "guest" makes me think the posts were all about the link at the bottom of the post.

And no, I didn't click on the links.

08-25-2005, 04:50 AM	#22
Archaea Assistant to the Regional Manager Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Orgasmatron Posts: 24,338	Ultegra is fine, as the few ounces saved are probably not worth the extra 800 dollars. Weight weenies like it and it is cool, runs great, but is illogical as having as many different colored shoes as women buy.

08-25-2005, 05:01 AM	#24
Archaea Assistant to the Regional Manager Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Orgasmatron Posts: 24,338	You can buy a good caron frame from Trek, Cannodale, Giant and what not. Go on Ebay and used ones are a dime a dozen for much less the cost.

08-25-2005, 05:52 AM	#25
creekster Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: the far corner of my mind Posts: 8,711	Maybe my age is showing. I bought my touring frame about 2-3 years ago and since then have only purchased a tandem (and now a triple). So consider my advice old and perhaps out of date! I have not experienced any waning of my enjoyment of Alum, however, and one of my bikes is about 15 years old. Nonetheless, I iwll defer to my more esteemed racing brethern.

08-25-2005, 05:54 AM	#26
Archaea Assistant to the Regional Manager Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Orgasmatron Posts: 24,338	consider his sage advice as all opinions have merit in their own sphere. Creekster is very knowledgeable.

09-08-2005, 08:03 PM	#27
bluegoose Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,919	I'm new here (cougarguard), so go easy on me This year I went from an aluminum to steel, used mainly for touring and some light racing. For me it is definitely a smoother, more comfortable ride. As I am relatively new to high mileage and high intensity cycling, while I was riding the alum I didn't know any better so it was fine. Most of the guys that I ride with are riding Carbon Giants, and they say they would never go back to alum, steel or ti. Of course each one of them are weight weanies/gram nazies, so that is no doubt a factor. Another buddy is a bit bigger (about 205-210) and last year switched over from steel to titanium. He has put about 5,000 miles in less than 2 years on his frame and has had no problems. Take home message, if I had an extra $3000-4000 lying around, I'd probably be riding Carbon along with Archaea.

08-25-2005, 04:48 AM	#21
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	seems like by far, most racer types go with carbon. Titanium--serious guys that don't race. Like I said before my dad got in with Carbon/ultegra for 1300. I may do the same myself.

08-25-2005, 04:56 AM	#23
SteelBlue Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Norcal Posts: 5,821	I'm between 205 and 210. I love my steel frame. When I upgrade though, I'm not sure I'll be able to buy another one. Lemond was the only company still putting out a steel frame and they stopped this year. I'd like to try carbon fiber next.

09-08-2005, 11:03 PM	#28
Archaea Assistant to the Regional Manager Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Orgasmatron Posts: 24,338	You gotta get your priorities right Bike stuff comes before eating and clothing the kids. Carbon and Ti are the only ways to go for comfort. Alu is good for responsiveness. Steel is basically touring gear. Comfort matters on long rides. __________________ Ἓν οἶδα ὅτι οὐδὲν οἶδα

12-27-2005, 05:03 PM	#30
bluegoose Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,919	What?!?!? Two unintelligible responses from "guest" makes me think the posts were all about the link at the bottom of the post. And no, I didn't click on the links.