Is Carbon Fiber really worth the cost of a new bike?
June 2, 2007 8:54 PM Subscribe
Is a carbon fiber road frame worth the extra expense? I mean I've read loads of pros and cons but does it come down to a slight difference or a major one? I love to go on 15-30 mile rides but I'd like to increase my comfort levels (got a proper fitting and new seat/post so far).
I don't want to start an aluminum vs. carbon fiber flamewar, but my current bike is a ~$1,000 low end Trek with an aluminum frame and carbon fork and seatpost. I feel a lot of road vibration in my bars that I'd love to smooth out.
When I read about carbon fiber, usually first time riders say it feels like a dream compared to aluminum. I'm trying to judge if it's worth pulling the trigger and getting a ~$2,500 carbon bike (and selling my old one) or if the difference isn't so great and may just be a mental thing that people think is so much better.
I don't want to start an aluminum vs. carbon fiber flamewar, but my current bike is a ~$1,000 low end Trek with an aluminum frame and carbon fork and seatpost. I feel a lot of road vibration in my bars that I'd love to smooth out.
When I read about carbon fiber, usually first time riders say it feels like a dream compared to aluminum. I'm trying to judge if it's worth pulling the trigger and getting a ~$2,500 carbon bike (and selling my old one) or if the difference isn't so great and may just be a mental thing that people think is so much better.
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