Well this is controversial

[Cycleops]

But all frame materials and good and bad points, so there's nothing contoversial in that article, as long as it's not viewed in isolation.
When choosing a bike you have to pick what best meets your requirements, and understand and accept your choice is a compromise. Celebrate that compromise, because it gives us N+1.

I think what the author is saying is that CF is a completely unnecessary and even a poor choice for a non professional rider given the rigours it will face. Of course people will still buy because they regard it as 'top flight' equipment and it's what the pros use just as motorists will buy race derived motors.

 

[Alex321]

I think what the author is saying is that CF is a completely unnecessary and even a poor choice for a non professional rider given the rigours it will face. Of course people will still buy because they regard it as 'top flight' equipment and it's what the pros use just as motorists will buy race derived motors.

I bought it because it was available at the price point I was lokoing at, with the spec I wanted, and I thought it likely to be better than Alu. There was a Ti bike I would probably have gone for instead, but couldn't find it available in my size anywhere (we are talking August 2021, when availabilty was quite restricted).

I haven't seen any reason to regret my choice, as I find the bike very comfortable to ride while also being as quick as I want.

 

[Cycleops]

I'm sure that's why many buy CF @Alex321 but that doesn't really affect his argument as to it's suitability. I don't necessarily agree with him.

 

[AndyRM]

I think what the author is saying is that CF is a completely unnecessary and even a poor choice for a non professional rider given the rigours it will face. Of course people will still buy because they regard it as 'top flight' equipment and it's what the pros use just as motorists will buy race derived motors.

Nah, what the author is saying, or doing rather, is panicking because they've been asked to write something with a tight deadline to improve page impressions on the site.

 

[Cycleops]

But without 'controversial' articles like this Andy some of us wouldn't be able get all hot and bothered about those who buy carbon bikes

 

[Sharky]

What is this fiber material, any relation to fibre?

I think fiber is derived from the word "fib", meaning an untruth or lie.
A "fiber" , then must be somebody who tells lies.

 

[Ian H]

Have you read this? Your bike reminded me of it.

https://robpenn.net/books/its-all-about-the-bike/

I know of it, but haven't read it.

 

[Cycleops]

I think fiber is derived from the word "fib", meaning an untruth or lie.
A "fiber" , then must be somebody who tells lies.

You mean like 'Of course you'll be faster on a carbon bike'?

 

[AndyRM]

But without 'controversial' articles like this Andy some of us wouldn't be able get all hot and bothered about those who buy carbon bikes

This is very true.

They clearly aren't shy of courting controversy if the cover on their Wiki page is anything to go by...

 

[AndyRM]

I know of it, but haven't read it.

Well worth a read. One of my favourite cycling books - a touching level of nerdy, without being completely OTT.

 

[fossyant]

I keep my eye on ebay for a specific 10 year old CF frame - just awaiting the right frame to come up !

 

[Venod]

While I don't have any concerns riding a carbon road bike or carbon forks ( even though I have had some shear in a crash) I wouldn't ride a carbon MTB bought with my own money because of the risk of unexpected bashes at difficult angles.

 

[lazybloke]

Have you read this? Your bike reminded me of it.

https://robpenn.net/books/its-all-about-the-bike/

If that's what i think it is, it's on my bedside table alongside a Jack Reacher, and Sting's autobiography.
Actually several Jack Reachers- have lost interest , but people keep giving them to me at xmas.

 

[Punkawallah]

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A good blacksmith can have that fettled in a trice :-)

 

[AndyRM]

If that's what i think it is, it's on my bedside table alongside a Jack Reacher, and Sting's autobiography.
Actually several Jack Reachers- have lost interest , but people keep giving them to me at xmas.

If you've read one Jack Reacher, you've read them all I reckon. All Lee Child does is change place names around.