carbon advantages

[KaKa]

i read that carbon forks, seat posts absorb vibrations better and is more comfortable

any comments

[Eugene]

That is the theory, but I doubt that you will feel any difference. Carbon, just looks cooler

[Just Keep Pedaling]

Carbon is much stronger than aluminium/steel for given weight when stressed in the correct way (i.e. not in an impact of a crash).

[nuge]

Carbon is much stronger than aluminium/steel for given weight when stressed in the correct way (i.e. not in an impact of a crash).

and bamboo is even stronger than that according to the boffins...

 

now if they could just make it sexy!

[KaKa]

what about the comfort, carbon vs alu

ie handlebars and seat posts

[MTB_Roadie]

i read that carbon forks, seat posts absorb vibrations better and is more comfortable

any comments

 

That is correct!!

 

I upgraded from a Alum Scott with a Alloy fork to a full carbon frame (Seatpost, fork, frame) and what a huge difference in vibration...shoulder used t get numb, not anymore...actually feels like a dream cycling on the R44 now with the rough road....So i believe it made a HUGE difference!

[Eugene]

on afull frame maybe you feel the difference, but not just with a fork and seat post.

[amasendeinja]

and bamboo is even stronger than that according to the boffins...

 

now if they could just make it sexy!

 

Mate if this aint sexy then I'm from another planet! Would part with vital bits of my anatomy for one of these...

[Minion]

Comfort is too dependent on things like tyre pressure and bike geometry and setup to make generalised statements like "carbon is more comfortable than steel/alu etc." At best you can say that a certain carbon frame with a specific set of components is better than a different alu/steel frame with other components.

[Renier82]

changed my hardtails seatpost to specialized pave carbon seatpost with a little rubber insert at the top.

made a massive difference in how my kidneys feel after a long ride.

handlebar also made a noticeable difference.

i have 2 hardtails with 100% same setup.

only differences are the carbon seatpost and handlebar.

my bike without these bits ride bloody hard.

(same tires on both bikes, same geometry etc).

[AndreZA]

Mate if this aint sexy then I'm from another planet! Would part with vital bits of my anatomy for one of these...

 

 

 

There is a bamboo MBT in Johan Bornman's workshop. Not a Calfee but it's still bamboo.

[DaLoCo]

That is correct!!

 

I upgraded from a Alum Scott with a Alloy fork to a full carbon frame (Seatpost, fork, frame) and what a huge difference in vibration...shoulder used t get numb, not anymore...actually feels like a dream cycling on the R44 now with the rough road....So i believe it made a HUGE difference!

 

Hey!!!!

 

I just realized that as well. My hands did not go numb, no shoulder pain or anything on the Argus. On my alu bike 50 km felt like a trip through a concrete mixer. My hand would be numb, shoulderblades would ache.

 

Plus, I felt a distinctly better response to any pedal input

[MTB_Roadie]

[eitan]

If you want true comfort you should ride a steel bike.

[LeTurbo]

If you want true comfort you should ride a steel bike.

 

Adds some class too. Less nouveau riche.

[The Drongo]

Mate if this aint sexy then I'm from another planet! Would part with vital bits of my anatomy for one of these...

 

Man those are sexy!

 

Reminds me of a Shoe Chain in Sydney who have unusual bikes hanging in their shops.

They had bamboo bikes, as well as a cruiser with a folded ply frame. Will have to dig some pixels and post that one!

 

I would also give my left *** for one of them MTB's

 

JOHAN. Post your photo!