Need Help on Bike Purchase
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driggins posted 2 years ago.
i dont have either bike, as I have a Specialized Roubaix with carbon forks (front and rear) and seat post. i definately would recommend carbon for its lightness and dampering.
more about the Roubaix line of bikes:
http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?sid=06Roubaix
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Tribro posted 2 years ago.
Both bikes are aluminum. The Felt has carbon seat stays and forks, etc. If you're concerned about comfort over the long haul then a pure carbon frame might be the better way to go, i.e. Trek, Kestrel. If you're primary distance is Sprint I wouldn't worry aout it too much.
Between the two bikes mentioned, I'd side with the one that is a better fit, then components, over carbon seat stays. A good fitting bike will give you the most comfort over any distance.
Is the difference in having carbon components in your bike versus just titanium, when you're doing Half Ironmans or full IMs significant? I was looking to buy a Cervelo Dual, but was talked out of it by a salesman because it lacked any carbon to lighten the vibration. Instead, a Felt S22 was recommended. Any thoughts?