Best "Comfortable bike"

gunny_bedford

Hi

I am looking at perhaps changing bikes in the near future, i presently ride a Ribble Scandium frame made up with various bits. Unfortunately i do not find it very comfortable after a long distance. I recently done the British Legion London to Paris and found it fairly uncomfortable at the end. I have big shoulders and upper body, so i guess this does not help.

I was looking at perhaps getting a Spec Roubaix, than thought about one of the Titanium bikes say Van Nicholas zephyr or Euros, any comments, or does anyone have any other suggestions ? basically i am looking for a bike that i can put in long miles but not end with aching shoulders, neck arms etc !!!

regards
Neil

softlad

Gunny Bedford wrote:

basically i am looking for a bike that i can put in long miles but not end with aching shoulders, neck arms etc !!!

you can do that on almost any bike - it depends on position and fit more than anything else...

mroli

Made to measure steel frame.

Moaner

What softlad said - fit is more important than materials.

I have a carbon bike and a ti bike. The carbon bike is slightly more comfortable.

Evil Laugh

I have a carbon cannondale synapse that is really comfortable, saddle/bar setup will contribute a lot but on top of this the ride on the synapse is ridiculously smooth and therefore non fatiguing. It is however nice and firm around the bottom bracket. I'd imagine a lot stiffer and smoother than most comfort orientated steel or ti. A great bike for long rides. Very easy on the hands/wrists with absolutely no perceptible road buzz without gloves.

Well worth a look.

Smokin Joe

softlad wrote:

Gunny Bedford wrote:

basically i am looking for a bike that i can put in long miles but not end with aching shoulders, neck arms etc !!!

you can do that on almost any bike - it depends on position and fit more than anything else...

+1

Monty Dog

Aching neck, shoulders and arms is an indication of incorrect position i.e. over-reaching. Get yourself measured-up, I expect anything that 'fits' is going to feel more comfortable, regardless of material.