Bike recommendation - lightweight and comfortable?

vortice

My folks have a place in Tenerife so I keep my old Ribble out there for when I get chance to visit. Most of the roads out there are fine, but some are in desperate need of repair, one of which I ride regularly. On these, the Ribble is harsh. I've changed all the contact points with little improvement.

So I'm thinking of changing the frame to something lighter which rides more smoothly over the rough surfaces. I'm looking at second hand. Does anyone have any recommendations for a smooth, assured frameset, preferably reasonably lightweight?

Cheers!

DiscoBoy

Change to wider tyres and latex tubes instead.

drlodge

+1 on the tyres, what wheels/tyres/tubes are you currently using? A set of Vittoria Open Paves with thin butyl or latex tubes will give a much nicer ride quality.

vortice

DiscoBoy wrote:

Change to wider tyres and latex tubes instead.

Yeah, done that. Latex tubes and 25mm GP4000s. Better but still harsh.

keef66

Scott CR1? Cannondale Synapse?

Anything that will take a 28mm tyre??

vortice

drlodge wrote:

+1 on the tyres, what wheels/tyres/tubes are you currently using? A set of Vittoria Open Paves with thin butyl or latex tubes will give a much nicer ride quality.

Hi,

Fulcrum 5s with latex tubes and 25mm GP4000s. Better but still harsh. I've tried several bars, double wrapped and tried several seat posts and saddles. I have a Canyon CF SLX at home and on similar roads it feels more composed and less harsh, but it's too much bike for me to keep in Tenerife when I'm only there 3 times a year and then sometimes only for a long weekend.

vortice

keef66 wrote:

Scott CR1? Cannondale Synapse?

Anything that will take a 28mm tyre??

Cheers Keef. Are these renown for being smooth or is the recommendation based on that they accept 28mm rubber?

keef66

Vortice wrote:

keef66 wrote:

Scott CR1? Cannondale Synapse?

Anything that will take a 28mm tyre??

Cheers Keef. Are these renown for being smooth or is the recommendation based on that they accept 28mm rubber?

I have a CR1 fitted with 25mm GP4S tyres and it's a lot less harsh over broken tarmac than my alu bike on the same tyres / wheels. Not sure it would take 28's though.

The carbon Synapse has a similar reputation for comfort but again I'm unsure about max tyre size. Neither of these would be a cheap option though.

You considered a CX bike with properly fat tyres?

DiscoBoy

What pressure do you run your tyres at, and how much do you weigh?

Will 27mm tyres fit?

I imagine that keef mentioned the CR1 and the Synapse because they are "comfortable" "endurace"/"sportive" bikes. Much like the Specialized rouabix etc. They probably will take 27mm tyres these days, but it is worth checking if you decide to buy one (although I think your issue can probably be solved with some nice wide soft tyres and running low-ish pressure).

MisterMuncher

The 2014 Synapse will clear 28mm tyres, easily.

vortice

keef66 wrote:

Vortice wrote:

keef66 wrote:

Scott CR1? Cannondale Synapse?

Anything that will take a 28mm tyre??

Cheers Keef. Are these renown for being smooth or is the recommendation based on that they accept 28mm rubber?

I have a CR1 fitted with 25mm GP4S tyres and it's a lot less harsh over broken tarmac than my alu bike on the same tyres / wheels. Not sure it would take 28's though.

The carbon Synapse has a similar reputation for comfort but again I'm unsure about max tyre size. Neither of these would be a cheap option though.

You considered a CX bike with properly fat tyres?

Thanks Keef. I'll look into those. I think a CX bike is out of the question because it's all about climbing in the Tenerife, so I'd prefer something lighter. 80% of the time the ride is fine, but there's a particularly rough downhill bit of road I frequent on the return leg of my favourite ride. I don't want to miss it out because it's epic but it is jarring!

drlodge

Vortice wrote:

drlodge wrote:

+1 on the tyres, what wheels/tyres/tubes are you currently using? A set of Vittoria Open Paves with thin butyl or latex tubes will give a much nicer ride quality.

Hi,

Fulcrum 5s with latex tubes and 25mm GP4000s. Better but still harsh.

Vittoria Open tyres with 320tpi will give a much nicer ride than the Conti GP4000S that are only 120tpi.

vortice

drlodge wrote:

Vortice wrote:

drlodge wrote:

+1 on the tyres, what wheels/tyres/tubes are you currently using? A set of Vittoria Open Paves with thin butyl or latex tubes will give a much nicer ride quality.

Hi,

Fulcrum 5s with latex tubes and 25mm GP4000s. Better but still harsh.

Vittoria Open tyres with 320tpi will give a much nicer ride than the Conti GP4000S that are only 120tpi.

Cheers Drlodge. I'll have a look at those.

vortice

DiscoBoy wrote:

What pressure do you run your tyres at, and how much do you weigh?

Will 27mm tyres fit?

I imagine that keef mentioned the CR1 and the Synapse because they are "comfortable" "endurace"/"sportive" bikes. Much like the Specialized rouabix etc. They probably will take 27mm tyres these days, but it is worth checking if you decide to buy one (although I think your issue can probably be solved with some nice wide soft tyres and running low-ish pressure).

Hi, I'm 78 kg and run 90 psi back and 85 psi front.