Let's see your aluminum bikes!

[krhea]

[IMG]2017-07-17_09-43-56 by KRhea FrzFrmFoto, on Flickr[/IMG]

Rides as close to a carbon EVO as an actual carbon EVO.

[Abelicoln]

My very dark CAAD10. I love this bike but it is awfully hard to photograph.


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[jpang922]

Merckx Team SC modern build with 6800, Shamal, etc.

[bismo37]

When I first started cycling in the 90s, my first bikes were aluminum so there's something about jumping on an aluminum bike that feels like home to me. This one is at the long end of a series of Kleins for me. It doesn't get out often, but when it does it doesn't disappoint.

[rccardr]

OK, just the two that are currently in my collection and get the lions' share of miles each year:

[Hobine]

My winter commuter



And winter trail assault bike

[mkbk]

My first modern aluminum frame. I tried to break it while really enjoying it for 5 seasons before it was stolen last August.

It has been more than replaced by this.

[Nooch]

Current:



Past:

[paredown]

Did anyone see the Casati Monza alu's that R&A were clearing @ $295--a few sizes available:
https://www.racycles.com/outlet/road...-frameset-1212

[GonaSovereign]

Originally Posted by paredown

Did anyone see the Casati Monza alu's that R&A were clearing @ $295--a few sizes available:
https://www.racycles.com/outlet/road...-frameset-1212

Holy expletive. That's a full-on doping era race frame! Casati builds nice bikes.

[EliteVelo]

Aluminum....some would ask the question as to why one would choose this almost forgotten alloy, given the plethora of carbon options available in today's marketplace. This, coupled with the fact that Titanium offers a well-deserved option, I asked myself the same question.

In short, while I still have the opportunity to train and ride the longer, 3-4hr excursions, they've become less frequent. I've found myself riding more of the shorter, faster rides, along with an occasional crit. For this reason, I opted to add an Aluminum frame to the stable....with admitted reluctance, as the last Alu frame I rode was a first generation Cannondale.

As per the build: Bertoletti of course, using custom Dedacciai tubes and TUN BB, 11sp Campagnolo Record, Deda SuperZero cockpit, CaneCreek eebrakes, matched to DSD Composite tubulars(Vittoria tread)

Since the frame was made to measure, I knew of course the fit would not be an issue, and I assumed my sew-ups would provide an ample ride. What I wasn't expecting was the comfort level on my rough PA roads. Agreeing that the frame is not meant for all-day comfort, it serves my purpose as aforementioned. Just as I remember, Aluminum has that stiffness and rocket-like acceleration. Dump a load of watts on the pedals and it responds instantly, making short work on small climbs seem effortless.

Descents have always been a good gauge for me to asses a frame, and the Giau did not disappoint. It tracked accurately and engaged confidence at speeds exceeding 72kph.

Considering I wanted a frame for a specific purpose in mind, without the expectations of carbon/Ti all day comfort, I'm impressed by how far Aluminum has transcended.
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[Gummee]

Got this one back finally and am not likely to give her up again

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[hollowgram5]

Here's one of my aluminum or partially aluminum bikes..

CAAD9 - Thread


I've also got a Barloworld SystemSix, which is currently unbuilt hanging in the garage. Half-carbon, half-aluminum; one of the first production tapered steerer tubes.

[Drmojo]

Originally Posted by jtbadge

Why let ti, steel, and carbon have all of the fun?

Here's my Rock Lobster:





Also used to have this CAAD10 which was sweet but the steerer was too slammed for my fit. Maybe I'll try a 58 instead of a 56 next time.

I think I sold you that, no?
Looks proper, nice job...
I had a white Arione on her....

[jtbadge]

Originally Posted by Drmojo

I think I sold you that, no?
Looks proper, nice job...
I had a white Arione on her....

Yep!