Looking at replacing my sensa giulia carbon frame very soon , as im just not happy with the position etc, i need a longer head tube to be more comfortable and so im looking at various carbon frames that wont cripple the credit card at this time of year, the above 3 have similar frames and around about the same price except the planet x is on sale again 🙂
any good or bad from above
I enjoy my Pro Evo, didn't break the bank either
Planet X not having a sale? Hell must have frozen over without me noticing.
😉
To offer a potentially useful comment though - I have a Ribble Sportive 365 and it's pretty good. Nice and stiff, light enough, not uncomfortable - just a bit more "bouncy" than posh carbon, if you know what I mean.
Have you considered a stem with a bit of rise instead of a new frame though?
Have you considered a stem with a bit of rise instead of a new frame though
yeah ive tried a few different stems, think the frame is just too racy and low at the front end, just not happy riding it which is a shame as i love the look of it 🙁 ... its done less than 300 miles so its immaculate !
You need a higher front end...more spacers...new fork?
Might be cheaper than a new bike or frame?
Bike discount de sell discounted carbon frames at decent prices, usually cube. Not as cheap as they used to be post brexit though
You need a higher front end...more spacers...new fork?
would like more spacers, but not enough room , could try a new fork i spose and use a few more spacers ?
ill go have a look for a fork
Could be interested in the old fork if you're selling.
I've got a Ribble pro carbon sat in the garage. Brakes are knackered and now I've got the escapade i can't be arsed to fix em so it just doesn't get ridden.
Make me an offer if you like and you're near Manchester :p
Make me an offer if you like and you're near Manchester
what size ?
+1 for bike discount; unless you're insistent on carbon, check out some of their alu frames under the Radon brand.
before splashing the cash, which bit of you is not comfortable ? are you feeling brave enough to post a picture of you on a bike
[ok some of us will be nice but some will just take the piss; I'll be nice]
or if you know other roadies, have a ride and see if anyone can spot something obvious
sometimes comfort on the bike isn't solved by new fundamental kit but with the simple changes like moving the saddle
I have the Dolan l'etape. Personally found it very comfy and great fun to ride. Fast enough for me & yet comfy enough for 100 milers. I had a MEKK Potenza before and the difference is quite marked, the Dolan is a lot more stable yet feels more responsive (if that makes sense?).