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I thought Wednesday was “carbon frames are overpriced” day.
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really.
creaking, worn out suspension bearings, things breaking (on the frame, not components) on new bikes... hasnt changed IMO. bikes are objectively better in many ways - suspension design, component design, new parts like dropper posts - but I dont think the build quality and design of frames is one of them. Last edited by .RJ; 05-10-2021 at 10:52 AM. |
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Price tag is bush for a 18.25lb bike without pedals.
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I've no idea why it costs more but it's a sharp looking bike. I love the Lime Shimer color!
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Fun to listen to the Cyclingtips Nerd Alert podcast guys views on this "feature".
I think they had a bit of a rant on the following pod, but it might have been a different one. https://cyclingtips.com/2021/04/nerd...y-should-want/ David |
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But to say that carbon in the last 20 years and really in the last 10 hasn't gotten better and more durable across the board is hard for me to swallow. We can both cherry pick for instances and use our own anecdotal data to defend anything. I ride a Caron Trek that in fact does not creak and has yet to explode. Your mileage may very as they like to say. |
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[QUOTE=Hellgate;2925310]I've no idea why it costs more but it's a sharp looking bike. I love the Lime Shimer color!
Hard to argue with you. Some bikes just do it... |
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As for the Aspero 5, yeah it's a spot-on trend catcher. Cervelo loves being known as a "Race Bike" brand, and adding "integrated" and "aero" front end with a lighter frame weight seems to tick all the boxes.... that is until you realize the weight savings are negated by the stem, bar and plug combo. And they measure 2-3 watts of aero savings at 48kph ie 30mph, which is absurd for a gravel bike. And the system is electronic-shift only, which automatically takes out a not-insignificant percentage of prospective buyers. In the CT video review they even state at the end that there's no real reason to purchase the 5 over the regular Aspero. Hard pass. https://cyclingtips.com/2021/04/cerv...l-bike-review/ |
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Is shimmer/chameleon paint going to look in 2030 like the decal craze from 10 years ago looks now?
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I dont think my experiences are uncommon in talking to the people I ride with and seeing their bikes, and talking to the mechanics at the shop. So while the cycling experience is pretty amazing these days - we've come a long way from 26" wheels and cantis - i still think there's still a long way to go in producing a consistent and reliable product when a new bike can approach the cost of a cheap car. |
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It's what the market will bear. Manufacturer financing is next, just wait..
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that's been a thing for a while now.
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[QUOTE=AngryScientist;2925355]that's been a thing for a while now.
Like 10 years. |
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Thanks for clearing that up. Does that mean "I wax my chain every 100 miles, but tubeless tires are too much of a hassle" has moved to Friday?
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