Carbon road bike suitable for commuting???

[uclown2002]

ffs let the OP get a carbon bike; that's what he wants!

 

[Rob3rt]

But "a carbon" is for "down and out races" innit!

 

[jowwy]

No hes not allowed a carbon bike.........

Hes only allowed to commute on Alu, steel, ti, bamboo

Carbon is for racing only.....god some people need to get a grip

 

[young Ed]

(don't think) i ever said he couldn't get a carbon bike or you can't commute on one, i'm so kind i'll let the OP do both on a good day!
i was rather just pointing out that you don't NEED carbon to commute, although if the OP wants carbon i haven't got a problem with that either and i'll just shut up
Cheers Ed

 

[jowwy]

NO what you need to commute is a bike made of whatever material you choose - in this case he chooses carbon, as carbon is just another material..........and nothing else

 

[Citius]

NO what you need to commute is a bike made of whatever material you choose - in this case he chooses carbon, as carbon is just another material..........and nothing else

So if I chose a commuter frame made of crushed and compacted digestive biscuits (like a kind of cheesecake base), would nobody be allowed to point out that it might be a mistake?

 

[jowwy]

So if I chose a commuter frame made of crushed and compacted digestive biscuits (like a kind of cheesecake base), would nobody be allowed to point out that it might be a mistake?

Thats the typical type of response i would expect from you.............

 

[Citius]

Thats the typical type of response i would expect from you.............

I think it's a fair question. What about if we added a bit less butter to the mix, to introduce a bit more rigidity? Although maybe that might come at the expense of a harsher ride, not sure...

 

[young Ed]

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I think it's a fair question. What about if we added a bit less butter to the mix, to introduce a bit more rigidity? Although maybe that might come at the expense of a harsher ride, not sure...

only one way to find out!
what about if we chucked in some golden syrup type stuff to bond it all together a bit more?

alright maybe i'm a bit prejudice against carbon, maybe that would change if i owned one
Cheers Ed

 

[Citius]

only one way to find out!
what about if we chucked in some golden syrup type stuff to bond it all together a bit more?

alright maybe i'm a bit prejudice against carbon, maybe that would change if i owned one

Not sure, I think you're moving more into flapjack territory with the introduction of golden syrup. Sorry, what I should have said was - "of course golden syrup is perfectly fine. If you want it, you should be allowed to have it"

 

[Cuchilo]

So if I chose a commuter frame made of crushed and compacted digestive biscuits (like a kind of cheesecake base), would nobody be allowed to point out that it might be a mistake?

Well that's just stupid and to be honest the kind of response I would expect from a person that has no idea about cheesecake bases and other baking bases .
The only reason I can think of for not using a carbon bike as a commuter / winter hack is they are expensive . If money is not an issue to you then a carbon bike for what ever is fine .
Some people have aircraft just to get to work
P.S they make those from carbon now

 

[young Ed]

Not sure, I think you're moving more into flapjack territory with the introduction of golden syrup. Sorry, what I should have said was - "of course golden syrup is perfectly fine. If you want it, you should be allowed to have it"

what the hell if i want to commute on a flap jack then let me! a digestive isn't the only material to build a frame out of!
rasins in my flap jack, would they add strength or would they just fall off?
Cheers Ed

 

[outlash]

Has anyone in this thread actually recommended a bike with a carbon/snack based frame and rack mounts yet? Does such a thing exist?

 

[vickster]

Yes, the Dolan

http://www.dolan-bikes.com/dolan-dual-carbon-road-bike.html

(or £850 Hewitt frame)

The op has not returned to clarify budget or what expecting from the carbon bike, with all not being created equal etc

 

[outlash]

No rack mounts on the dolan....