njee20 – Member

Ahhh…translating to "I give in"

Aimed at me? Because I've not been involved in this!

😳

I'm sorry I just can't accept that it's all horizontal flexf that makesframes feel different.

Well I can't accept it's vertical flex that does, as they simply don't flex in that direction (not to any significant extent, compared to flex in tyres, saddle, seatpost).

Well if you can explain it given my vertical plane argument then you may convince me, but you're not even trying.

Just to tie this all up albeit slightly late…. in the end I bought the Boardman Team Carbon. Of all the bikes I rode it felt the most comfortable. I have done short rides 20 milers and a few 40s and so far it has been very comfortable, it is also very fast… one hell of a deal for a grand. When I am allowed to do proper length rides again (i.e. when my back is fully sorted) I'll do a few 100ks, I reckon only then will I discover whether I made a mistake or not!

Thanks for the input guys, it was all very helpful, even the squabbling! 😉