nero corsa

trig1
trig1 Posts: 111
edited May 2008 in Workshop
rode my nero corsa in the drumlanrig challenge today, and im a bit disapointed as my old ribble 7005 is a better ride, maybe its too stiff for me , already been on brian rourkes lookin at steel custom frames, was goin to get deep section wheels but i think a steel frame would benefit me more advice please. PS ma back and rear end are super sore and i dont normally suffer from this
cheers trig. :(

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  • nickwill
    nickwill Posts: 2,735
    If you found your Ribble 7005 to be a better ride, you must be really struggling with the Nero Corsa.
    I wonder if it's down to your position. A centimeter here , or a few degrees there can make all the difference.
    All things being equal, I would expect a good carbon frame to be more comfortable than old school aluminium. With regard to steel frames, I'm a great believer, again depending on fit. I was riding the Drumlanrig Challenge as well today on my custom built steel Hewitt bike.
    As soon as I get on it, it feels right, but I suspect that the main reason is that Paul Hewitt did a proper fitting on his jig.
    Rather than abandon the Nero Corsa, I would be inclined to go to a bike shop where they offer a good fitting service. I would highly recommend Paul Hewitt, depending on where you live.
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  • redddraggon
    redddraggon Posts: 10,862
    I've noticed a similar thing between my ribble alu winter frame and my nero corsa. I don't know what it is, but the winter frame seems to climb better (even though it's equipped with lesser equipment). Perhaps it was totally down to the Assos short I wore for the first time today though.
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  • trig1
    trig1 Posts: 111
    think i seen you on the mennock pass did your hewitt have a white /yellow /orange paint job?
  • aracer
    aracer Posts: 1,649
    It's almost certainly all down to the geometry and position on the bike. Also possibly different tyres/ tyre pressures and a different seat post if they've changed. The material the frame is made from has a pretty much negligible effect on comfort, whatever the folklore might suggest.
  • meagain
    meagain Posts: 2,331
    What aracer said.
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  • nickwill
    nickwill Posts: 2,735
    trig1 wrote:
    think i seen you on the mennock pass did your hewitt have a white /yellow /orange paint job?

    Not me! Mine is light blue. Good ride though wasn't it!
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  • allen
    allen Posts: 214
    trig1 wrote:
    rode my nero corsa in the drumlanrig challenge today, and im a bit disapointed as my old ribble 7005 is a better ride, maybe its too stiff for me , already been on brian rourkes lookin at steel custom frames, was goin to get deep section wheels but i think a steel frame would benefit me more advice please. PS ma back and rear end are super sore and i dont normally suffer from this
    cheers trig. :(

    Could just be the saddle. swopped mine and it made a HUGH difference

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