Scott CR1 v. Speedster S30

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the components are the same. my question: is it better to have the carbon frame(CR1) or aluminum(S30)? this is my first road bike but i'm not new to cycling. any info will help. thanks.

the components are the same. my question: is it better to have the carbon frame(CR1) or aluminum(S30)? this is my first road bike but i'm not new to cycling. any info will help. thanks.I would say it depends on what you plan to ride. I have the S20 and love it. I have carbon fork and seat stay and for my 20-30 average rides I'm fine. Then again, I've never had a full carbon bike so I wouldn't know exactly. I think it would be up to what you can afford and how you are going to ride it...

I bought the CR1 for my first bike...

Go for the CR-1...that is my primary ride and the carbon has a much better ride (in my opinion) to my aluminum bike.