Newbie with a question

[snowysdad]

Which one, aluminium or steel?

I've got a 2007 aluminum Langster, the frame is still original and has 35k miles on it. Everything else bit the dust many miles ago. First frame was replaced for free by Specialised, the 2006 didn't have steel plates to protect the soft aluminum dropouts. The wheels but the dust pretty quickly, they're just ball bearings and a winter of rain snow slush saw to them pretty quickly. Other bits I've simply upgraded over time.

Sounds like a sturdy option....thanks for the reply

 

[snowysdad]

Thanks for the input so far folks!
Strange event happened today, friend has a Fuji 2012 Feather.....wow, it felt great! With the drops raised slightly upwards it felt right.
Any views on this bike?

Cheers

SD

 

[simon.r]

Have a look at On-One if you've not already done so, particularly the Macinato and Pompino.

I think you've hit the nail on the head in your post above - what feels right for you has to be what you go for. I'm biased, On-Ones seem to fit me perfectly. Have a ride / sit on a few rather than buying on specification and looks alone.

 

[simon.r]

In fact, at about 1/2 the price of your original linked bike, this looks like a great deal:

http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/CBOOMAC/on_one_macinato_special_edition

 

[TechMech]

Just bear in mind that the 2012 alloy langster is fixed/ fixed.