carbon road bike advice

[Lee_M]

Ah ok, yep the frame is different significantly :-)

 

[SportMonkey]

you're right - although there is a physical difference with that frame. What I was really getting at was all the 'sportive geometry' nonsense, which doesn't really mean anything...

Well, if you think about flex it possibly does, but I'm not a structural engineer. I suppose decent modelling software could show you quickly. You can also compare say the Fuji Roubaix against the Fuji Newest.

 

[Zakalwe]

Sadly, those idiotic dog walkers actually have right of way on canal towpaths.

 

[ClaudeH]

I bought the Jamis Xenith Comp (£1,200 down from £1,500) as a first carbon road bike and have really enjoyed it. I decided to spend a bit more and upgrade the wheels but certainly not essential. Pretty good recent review in Cycling Active.

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/jamis/xenith-comp-2012-road-bike-ec031741

Claude