Alloy so good nowadays I wont be buying carbon in a hurry

[VamP]

From what I understand, they are first year prototypes with a new tubing (953 I think), and have actually been changing the frames during the season as they received feedback. I'm hoping this means that the complaints about stiffness or lack of are now being addressed and the next generation of these bikes will be better.

The point I was making though was that they are being used in team racing now, not just historically.

Absolutely, and many are watching the progress with interest.

 

[Rob3rt]

From what I understand, they are first year prototypes with a new tubing (953 I think), and have actually been changing the frames during the season as they received feedback. I'm hoping this means that the complaints about stiffness or lack of are now being addressed and the next generation of these bikes will be better.

The point I was making though was that they are being used in team racing now, not just historically.

It is a fair point, but they are a tiny minority... which is a fact that ought not to be ignored!

 

[ianrauk]

Yeah but, CF melts in rain

And turns into dust in strong sunlight

 

[phil_hg_uk]

And turns into dust in strong sunlight

Should be ok in the UK then

I am going over to shipley to have a look at a CAAD10 at some point as All Terain Cycles have them in stock in the showroom.