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Old 06-09-2009, 07:14 PM   #1
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Carbon Fiber
I have like 5 project bikes right now but I'm in search of a *new* road bike and would like information on carbon fiber frames. I spoke with an LBS who said they are a really comfortable ride. This particular LBS carries Kestral and Aegis.

Any experience/thoughts on carbon fiber?


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Old 06-10-2009, 05:38 PM   #2
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The carbon will be a smoother, easier, more comfy ride. You will however get more flex while cranking hard. If you're a small rider, you're likely not to notice it. Larger folks, like myself at 250 pounds, may experience issues with derailer rubbing in a hard uphill crank. Possibly even shifting between gears from the amount of flex. That's actually the biggest reason I'm trying to go back to aluminum on my mountain bike from the carbon frame I have.
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Old 06-10-2009, 05:48 PM   #3
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I am a big fan of steel and not so much of carbon fiber. The only possible reason that I can think of to get a carbon bike over a steel one is for racing. Obviously, carbon fiber bikes are lighter. I love the way steel bikes feel and ride. I guess that's why I have 5 of them.
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Old 06-11-2009, 04:44 AM   #4
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Personally I am just a carbon fiber kind of guy. I like the way they ride but IMO you need to be a bit more careful with them.
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Old 06-11-2009, 06:56 AM   #5
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What is the ride difference between carbon fiber and steel IE how is it more comfy? Handles the load better?
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Old 06-11-2009, 10:04 PM   #6
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I can't describe the difference... They both ride pretty nice and absorb a decent amount of the bumps.
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Old 06-12-2009, 12:34 PM   #7
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I have the best of both worlds: Bianchi Veloce, Reynolds 631 frame and a carbon fiber fork.
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Old 06-12-2009, 04:39 PM   #8
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If you broke your frame somehow, with a carbon fiber one... would it look like weird fiberglass fibers and stuff sticking out?
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Old 06-12-2009, 04:43 PM   #9
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If you broke your frame somehow, with a carbon fiber one... would it look like weird fiberglass fibers and stuff sticking out?
Sorta kinda.
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Old 06-12-2009, 04:52 PM   #10
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I'm curious if they would snap off at flat angles like that (more dangerous) or if the fibers would have to literally be pulled/twisted/cut in order for the pieces to be separated when snapped?


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