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  • aracer
    aracer Posts: 1,649
    gkerr4 wrote:
    i can't think of a £400 carbon frame that gets under a kilo - which one are you thinking of?
    http://pedalforce.com/online/product_in ... cts_id=348
  • gkerr4
    gkerr4 Posts: 3,408
    ahh - i see

    thats a nice frame - gets good write up and seems to be well liked

    i didn't realise it could be had for that sort of money - a bargain.
  • colint
    colint Posts: 1,707
    aracer wrote:
    You've still not told us what property you think is better on an expensive alu frame compared to a cheap carbon frame. You simply keep repeating the word "outperform" with no supporting evidence. I'm really beginning to think your forum name is a total misnomer.

    Which pros are still on alu?

    Di Luca used to ride most stages of the Giro on an Aluminium frame.

    Surely "outperform" is relative to the buyers requirements, any frame can be made more / less responsive, comfortable etc, the design is as important as anything else ie bb stiffness / size etc. You can't just say a carbon is more comfortable, alu stiffer etc regardless of price.
    Planet X N2A
    Trek Cobia 29er
  • SDP
    SDP Posts: 665
    a lot of weight weenies love the pedal force ....

    you get a lot of bang for buck...

    tbh i dont get this cheap carbon frame thing ..... a panacea for lack of fitness ! ..

    i would stick with the 'dale ...ride it like you stole it ! :wink:
    www.mjsracing.net
  • colint
    colint Posts: 1,707
    giant mancp wrote:
    I wouldn't touch a De Rosa either, have a good look around cos there is soo much choice now.

    I've got an Avant which I picked up for £800 in Italy, it's fantastic but the after sales service is appalling. They make superb bikes, but why take the chance of suffering the unbelievable delays some have had to suffer waiting for a repair etc when there is so much quality competition out there.
    Planet X N2A
    Trek Cobia 29er
  • SDP
    SDP Posts: 665
    pinarello only a two year warranty as well !

    quite shocking for the price...

    worst frame i ever 'bought' was a colnago master SLX ....dreamt of it for years...flogged it in the comic 6 weeks later & got mick kowal to build me 653 !

    now got a TCR after a long break from the sport & cant fault it at all
    www.mjsracing.net
  • The emu
    The emu Posts: 347
    I have a Giant TCR which I bought in Australia for a steal. Great bang for buck but for a tall guy like me was just too damn twitchy.

    Also FWIW, I could be wrong but don't most manufacturers weigh their medium frame for spec weight as opposed to Pedalforces small frame?
    The long grazed legged one
  • aracer
    aracer Posts: 1,649
    The emu wrote:
    Also FWIW, I could be wrong but don't most manufacturers weigh their medium frame for spec weight as opposed to Pedalforces small frame?
    My understanding was that most companies use the smallest frame weight - and then possibly without essential parts like cable guides and adjusters. You certainly can't accuse PF of being dishonest either, quoting the frame weight for all sizes. My 55cm QS2 came in 16g lighter than claimed, at 1034 including seatclamp and all guides (without the seatclamp and guides, it sneaked under 1kg!)
  • azzerb
    azzerb Posts: 208
    I love my Dolan frame.

    When i was ordering bits for it, I rang them up and emailed them to check things like which size clamp I'd need or to double check on the fit of the headset and they'd spend the time talking through with me. I'd love to see how they deal with someone BEFORE they buy the bike :D
    New Dolan Volare (not quite complete)

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