'Kaze Pete Posted December 8, 2011 Share Touche. Take the lightest Alu frame on the market and then compare it to the heaviest high-end carbon frame around. So that's one example. Not a good one, but one none the less. Take one of the more expensive alu frames and compare it to one of the more expensive carbon frames... Touche back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted December 8, 2011 Share Take one of the more expensive alu frames and compare it to one of the more expensive carbon frames... Touche back Pricipia Revolution Alu 1125gr (one of the best alu frames)Pinarello Dogma 1320gr (One of the most expensive carbon frames) Giant TRC carbon 1082grGiant TRC alu 1287gr Canyon Ultimate Al 1195grCannyon Ultimate CF 990gr Edited December 8, 2011 by gummibear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted December 8, 2011 Share As a novice, I cannot fathom this fanboy aluminium vs carbon discussion that this has deteriorated into. Surely the more important question, rather than whether some aluminium frames are indeed lighter than carbon frames, should rather be whether the OP really needs a carbon frame? Surely if there are concerns he should just steer clear of carbon? Agreed on answering theOP's question. (Although it also wasn't whether he needs one). So gain, it is brand & model specific. Have a look at the website of the manufacturer and take it from there. Most carbon frames these days do not have rider limits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capcha Posted December 8, 2011 Share buy cannondale they dont have a weight limit on their frames So I can balance a A380 on it then? Every frame has a weight limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted December 8, 2011 Share So I can balance a A380 on it then? Every frame has a weight limit.http://stickfigurelis.com/images/others/smartchart.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Face Plant Posted December 8, 2011 Share So I can balance a A380 on it then? Every frame has a weight limit.no..... but i can balance the probability that this is the dumbest post on the hub today on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefalbertyn Posted December 10, 2011 Share I have a Giant TCR composite 2Since OctoberI weigh 117kgI have blown both front and read tires when I went over a cat eye at speed. Had the frame checked out - no problem.Someone explained to me that the wheels will wobble & collapse long before the frame - I hope hat is try! I think carbon is a more comfy ride - but I do not know enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted December 11, 2011 Share Pricipia Revolution Alu 1125gr (one of the best alu frames)Pinarello Dogma 1320gr (One of the most expensive carbon frames) Giant TRC carbon 1082grGiant TRC alu 1287gr Canyon Ultimate Al 1195grCannyon Ultimate CF 990gr Comparing some heavy bikes there bud! These are all carbon: Cannondale Evo Ultimate - 695gr Specialized Mclaren Venge - 950gr Oh and Pinarello has been a bit sneaky with their Italian ways of weighing frames, so here it is the, Dogma 2 - 1140gr Whoever said allu is lighter, lighter than what? Not the Evo or the Venge, the Dogma, yea maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted December 11, 2011 Share I think the point here is that a badly made aluminium frame is just as likely to fail as a badly made carbon frame, with the same catastrophic results. Catastrophic failure does not occur "more nicely" on an alu frame or carbon frame. The result is the same. Your face on the tar. However, when both bikes are well made (pretty much any bike nowadays) there should be no question on the durability of carbon vs alu. If a frame is going to fail, it doesn't matter what it is made of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted December 11, 2011 Share What size frame in the pic, Tankman - XXS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javadude Posted December 11, 2011 Share What size frame in the pic, Tankman - XXS? That frame is tiny. The pic is from Glorycycles. Fork for that frame weighs 533g. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted December 11, 2011 Share Anyway, I would assume the OP is not concerned about low frame weight at all. Imo in this case carbon is a better option than alu. Both are excellent frame materials, but if 2 frames of equal mass are compared, the carbon one would be stronger than the alu one.Avoid:- "no-name" or bargain bin frames- anyting ultra-light (frame, bars, stem, seat, seat post, wheels)- something with a short warranty (lifetime warranty=good) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsc Posted December 11, 2011 Share My scott Addict R3 frame is 795g , excluding the fork .I WEIGH 93KG and havent had a problem after 2000km . As somebosy posted earlier . I think that the wheelset or other component will go before the frame does ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted December 11, 2011 Share Flex is good.Ironically, a better option and less risk. Carbon can take it - no dirt jumps though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Bad Norm Posted December 13, 2011 Share Thanks everyone for your posts. I weigh 92kg so should be ok. Took the plunge and bought a Scott CR1 Comp. 105 Groupset Very nice and super fast bike. Happy cycling. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted December 13, 2011 Share Thanks everyone for your posts. I weigh 92kg so should be ok. Took the plunge and bought a Scott CR1 Comp. 105 Groupset Very nice and super fast bike. Happy cycling. CheersCongrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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