Getting into biking. I run alot, but biking will be my new thing (easier on the knees). I will also be doing tri's, but just on a recreational level. I usually ride 2 to 3 times per week. I currently have a Trek hybrid, which is obviously not a very efficient bike, thus an upgrade is needed. Flat with hills/small mountains here in Maryland. Looking at the aluminum framed Z85 with good components, or the carbon framed Z6 with lesser components. Is it really worth the extra 450 bucks for the carbon frame and the ability to upgrade to better components later. Or would I be perfectly happy with the aluminum framed Z85, decent components, and if I really get into biking just buy a whole new bike in a couple of years. I'm pretty confused and have tried to read everything I can get my hands on, but am still pretty confused. Thanks
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Do you have the chance to ride either or both bikes? Test rides are the best way to find a bike that works or narrow the field of bike choices.
As for whether or not it's worth it to pay more to have a carbon fiber frame, instead of an aluminum, the answer is no. There's nothing implicit in carbon fiber bikes that makes them better than metal alternatives. Besides, better or "worth it" really depends on what you're looking for.
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alienator said:
Do you have the chance to ride either or both bikes? Test rides are the best way to find a bike that works or narrow the field of bike choices.
As for whether or not it's worth it to pay more to have a carbon fiber frame, instead of an aluminum, the answer is no. There's nothing implicit in carbon fiber bikes that makes them better than metal alternatives. Besides, better or "worth it" really depends on what you're looking for.
Unfortunately, I wont have a chance to ride either. We have snow on the ground here, and it will be here for awhile, and they will have to order my size of the bike in. They dont have either in 60 inch. budget wise the cheaper aluminum frame is more what I was looking for, but I dont want to be dissatisfied soon and want to upgrade to carbon. They tell me the carbon is less fatiguing, especially on longer rides.
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dlmathcps said:
They tell me the carbon is less fatiguing, especially on longer rides.
They're throwing marketing bait at you, and they don't know what they're talking about. A less fatiguing ride can be had just by lowering the pressure in the tires a bit. I'm not anti-carbon fiber. My bike is made of CF, but having had bikes made of steel, of aluminum, of Ti, and of CF, I've found that differences between them all were insignificant with respect to feedback from the bike.
That said, I completely understand not wanting to regret buying the bike that you lusted after. Whether or not a bike tickles your pink, sensitive bits is one of the more important factors in choosing a bike.
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alienator said:
They're throwing marketing bait at you, and they don't know what they're talking about. A less fatiguing ride can be had just by lowering the pressure in the tires a bit. I'm not anti-carbon fiber. My bike is made of CF, but having had bikes made of steel, of aluminum, of Ti, and of CF, I've found that differences between them all were insignificant with respect to feedback from the bike.
That said, I completely understand not wanting to regret buying the bike that you lusted after. Whether or not a bike tickles your pink, sensitive bits is one of the more important factors in choosing a bike.
What do you mean by "sensitive bits"?
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dlmathcps said:
What do you mean by "sensitive bits"?
What I meant by tickling the pink, sensitive bits, was putting heat in your BVD's, stretching the Speedos, making your grollies twitch....you know a bike that gets you excited.
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alienator said:
What I by tickling the pink, sensitive bits, was putting heat in your BVD's, stretching the Speedos, making your grollies twitch....you know a bike that gets you excited.
Right on!!!
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