ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
I don't think comparing something I know and like to something I don't have any personal experience of would help!
Aluminium v Carbon
- Thread starter Ice2911
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Adam4868
Guru
I have a cannondale caad 8 10 speed alu frame with 105,and a onix 10 speed ultegra bike.What difference ? Well the cannondale has mudguards on.Other than that I reckon because my cannondale is my everyday/winter bike and gets $hit up I think my carbon one is better.The reality is I can't tell a lot of difference.
Nomadski
I Like Bikes
- Location
- LBS, Usually
My Cannondale Synapse aluminium is lovely, even 4 years on, but it rides very slow compared to the carbon Dolan I just bought. But then they are massively different in price and component specs so can't really be put 1v1.
Glad you found a bike you like and will enjoy, that's the only thing that's important.
Glad you found a bike you like and will enjoy, that's the only thing that's important.
paraffinlamps
Veteran
- Location
- Dudley ,West Mids
I've got a caad 10 ( 2013) and Super six evo hi Mod ( 2014 ) so effectively Cannondale' s high end frames in Ali and Carbon . The caad has ultegra mechanical and campag zondas with 25 mm conti 4000 tyres . The evo has ultegra Di2 ( retro fitted ) with fulcrum 3s and 23 mm conti 4000 tyres ( cant get 25mm in rear as they rub ) .
Have only done up to 60 miles rides and races on both and I honestly can't tell any difference between them riding , gear changing, braking, comfort etc .
The caad was £650 secondhand and the evo £950 secondhand
Have only done up to 60 miles rides and races on both and I honestly can't tell any difference between them riding , gear changing, braking, comfort etc .
The caad was £650 secondhand and the evo £950 secondhand
S-Express
Guest
Well, I don't have the CF bike and I haven't cycled 155 miles of mixed terrain, but on my 140 mile, mixed terrain rides on my oversized aluminium bike ... the bike felt efficient, comfortable and an awful lot of fun to ride ...
What huge benefits was I missing out on?
About 15 miles, by the look of it
Shortandcrisp
Über Member
This is exactly my experience. In my post injury, old age induced cynicism, can't help thinking that we're being sold a load of ol' marketing tosh by companies and individuals looking to line their wallets.
Adam4868
Guru
I reckon if it's all about weight then maybe high end components and frames.But for most of us it would be more important if the bike actually fits the rider properly.As in my cannondale 8/9 years old fits me well and is comfy for all day rides ect.My carbon is fine and I like it but it's no more comfy or faster as I can tell.
bozmandb9
Insert witty title here
- Location
- South Oxfordshire
Im biased, since I have an SLR01 which I'm in love with, I'd say yes, go for it, unless of course you go secondhand, I got my like new SLR01 for £1,200.
The geometry has been a revelation, 575x575, I have long legs, my previous frame was 520 seat tube, X 585 top tube, so the BMC suits me so much better. Lovely ride too (gentry is virtually identical between ALR and SLR.
vickster
Legendary Member
@bozmandb9 He did indeed buy the BMC...forum awaiting pics and reviewThe deed is donerode both but went with the BMC, sweetened by an extra £75 off if I take in any old bike to trade in.
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Ice2911
Über Member
Will do when I get it, hopefully Monday. The experience between the two shops dealing with the test ride was quite a different experience. I'll put the detail in the review. Thanks for your help
