Thanks guys. It rides really nicely too. Very stable and, dare I say it, planted. If I’m honest it’s a bit heavier than I was hoping for but no worries about strength and plenty quick enough.
franksinatra – Member
always struck me as a solution to a problem that doesn’t exist.
Depends how you define the problem. This was the only way I was going to build my own frame without learning to weld. Built on a fairly limited budget so upgraded components in due course will help the weight but in the meantime it’s absolutely my favourite bike. Having said that, I’ve never ridden a carbon frame, but if you still want convincing check out Craig Calfee who knows all about both.
Mind, he was talking recently about boring out branches of Douglas Fir which apparently have an even better strength to weight ratio.