Carbon road bike suitable for commuting???

[Cyclist33]

People just don't like carbon.... No idea why, you've got to think what sorts of things it makes, cars, space equipment ect... It's going to take a beating, and from my experience it really does.

You like carbon so much you've sold 4 of them in 12 months!!

 

[vickster]

The OP also asks if it's a waste of money, only he can decide on that depending on his financial circumstances. Sounds like he has commuting covered with the existing bike. If he wants a weekend toy or variety then it's up to him and his wallet

 

[vickster]

You like carbon so much you've sold 4 of them in 12 months!!

Indeed, I've had mine for longer than any other bike I've owned, must be 4 years now I even ride it sometimes (wouldnt commute on it though)

 

[Cyclist33]

Indeed, I've had mine for longer than any other bike I've owned, must be 4 years now I even ride it sometimes (wouldnt commute on it though)

Pull the other one, you're all about your equilibrium these days

 

[Cuchilo]

I'm more bothered about what wheels are on what bike than what bike I'm using

 

[MiK1138]

Cervelo's are the way forward for commuting 22mph average on my way in! Whoooshhhh

22mph average on the way in???? can i have your job, i commute on a full carbon and no matter what time i leave the house i still manage to get to work just in time,

 

[Cyclist33]

22mph average on the way in???? can i have your job, i commute on a full carbon and no matter what time i leave the house i still manage to get to work just in time,

I commute on steel, that must be why I'm frequently a few minutes late.

 

[vickster]

Pull the other one, you're all about your equilibrium these days

Nope, I rode 50 miles on the carbon last Sunday believe it or not. I'm having saddle issues with the equilibrium, looking at a layback seat post

 

[jack smith]

Nowt like a new bike @Cyclist33 im lucky than my commute is all downhill on a morning @MiK1138 thats to college though as im not working at the moment, the only downside is carrying all the clothing files and locks in for the uphil struggle home!

 

[Cyclist33]

Nope, I rode 50 miles on the carbon last Sunday believe it or not. I'm having saddle issues with the equilibrium, looking at a layback seat post

Got a couple of 27.2s going spare...

 

[young Ed]

Would be the same if you pointed him towards alu, steel, ti within his budget too

Have to disagree with you young ed

Plenty of relaxed geomtry carbon around for commuting on.....i remember a certain mr haermoticrit buying a specialized roubaux disc di2 to commute on. You can commute on anything you like. Just cause its carbon, doesnt make it a race bike at all, its just a different frame material

All complete nonsense.
I see more carbon bikes on my commute in London then any other. He want's a carbon bike and carbon bikes are just as good on a commute as on any other ride.
Any bike will get nicked if an opportunity presents itself to a thief.

okay, i guess you both have more experience
TBH i've only ridden 1 or 2 carbons and only 30 or so miles then, no commuting experience and never owned one

so to avoid confusing/misleading anyone and to avoid looking like any more of a plonker than i already do i shall keep my mouth shut and just read and learn!
Cheers Ed

 

[vickster]

Got a couple of 27.2s going spare...

Oh damn, just ordered one!

 

[MiK1138]

Nowt like a new bike @Cyclist33 im lucky than my commute is all downhill on a morning @MiK1138 thats to college though as im not working at the moment, the only downside is carrying all the clothing files and locks in for the uphil struggle home!

i have the worst of both worlds I live at the top of a hill and i work half way up a hill, I blame the Iceage!!!!, Bl@@dy Glaciers coming down here creating our landscape

 

[Cyclist33]

Oh damn, just ordered one!

Carbon? Mine ain't!

 

[vickster]

No, alloy. £17 Deda one