What are the advantages and disadvantages of carbon fibre frames?
I currently have aluminium Avanti Monza triple chain ring, which weighs 22kg with 2 bottle cages and clipless pedals. Its a great bike , but I'm thinking of upgrading ( 42 years old , live & ride in hilly area, and knees not getting any
younger! ).
--How would Carbon fibre forks improve an aluminium bike?
--How would carbon fibre seat or chain stays improve an aluminium bike??
--How would carbon fibre seatpost improve a bike???
--Would I only notice a significant improvement from my aluminium bike, if
I bought a bike with carbon fibre frame & fork????
--Would a carbon fibre bike be strong enough for steep descents down bumpy
sealed country roads?????
--Could we expect carbon fibre to become relatively cheaper as it gets
more common??????
Thanks for any unbiased information-- I want to be educated! Dave.
I currently have aluminium Avanti Monza triple chain ring, which weighs 22kg with 2 bottle cages and clipless pedals. Its a great bike , but I'm thinking of upgrading ( 42 years old , live & ride in hilly area, and knees not getting any
younger! ).
--How would Carbon fibre forks improve an aluminium bike?
--How would carbon fibre seat or chain stays improve an aluminium bike??
--How would carbon fibre seatpost improve a bike???
--Would I only notice a significant improvement from my aluminium bike, if
I bought a bike with carbon fibre frame & fork????
--Would a carbon fibre bike be strong enough for steep descents down bumpy
sealed country roads?????
--Could we expect carbon fibre to become relatively cheaper as it gets
more common??????
Thanks for any unbiased information-- I want to be educated! Dave.