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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Rather than clog up the TDF thread, why not get a discussion of why you prefer the carbon disposable bike to a bike frame that will last for ever.
I ride a custom hand built frame, it has lasted me for over 21 years. It has been built to fit me like a glove and believe me it does. why would you want to buy an off the peg carbon then try to make it fit you. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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At the end of the day....yer pays yer money and takes your choice..... being a hands on chap..well mechanic I also repair bikes and upgrade bike for a hobby/pocket money for my Cycling habit....and much prefer off the peg frames to carbon.
Got an 80's Peugeot "tim gould" to sort next.... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It depends on how serious you are about it or what you use the bike for. If you are spending all your spare time on the bike then surely a made to measure bike is best for your comfort and ease of riding?
But if like me you only use it for commuting then there's not much point going to such lengths.
Saying that I have just got a new cyclocross bike for my commute, thanks to the cycle scheme.  |
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Not everyone can afford a made to measure frame, especially not if they want carbon.
Carbon fibre is generally lighter than even high quality steel and has different vibration damping properties. My friend has a made to measure steel tourer and a carbon fibre 'fast' bike, both have their advantages but both are used for very different things.
I've used my carbon fibre Dolan for everything from short, fast sub-2hr 18mph average sprints to multi-day touring.
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I've been riding bikes and building my own for a long long time. I personally found that the first time I rode a carbon frame, the difference was unbelievable. Although initially, the lightness of the bike was a little disconcerting, I soon got used to that. What I felt I gained, was better handling and quicker acceleration.... Oh and obviously a big chunk less weight to haul up the big hills.
On top of that, they do look pretty to. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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I will grant you that they are nice, I won't have one. I went on a course with Harry Quinn back in the 90's and actualky built the bike frame myself, I even had the man himself tell me how it should be measured after he watched me riding on the way to his work place.
I have ridden a few custom built bike when working for cougar cycles, it is anazing the differances of each bike and the characteristics off diiferent tubing. I never got chance to try out the titanium ones as the ones we made were too small. |
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