OT: bike question....probably Eric would know this....
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OT: bike question....probably Eric would know this....
I have a wee bit of experience with mountain biking but i would like to buy a road bike....A freind of ours is selling two extremely nice ones (will have to get the exct models)...one is titanium, one is carbon fiber....which one should i go for? I have heard mixed things on the carbon fiber vs. titanium debate
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There is no debate.
How many Titanium bikes run the peleton?
Both will exhibit different ride characteristics. Titanium will not break, it will bend if it ever fails. In my experience Titanium is more forgiving while Carbon can be designed stiffer.
Both are lightweight, Carbon Fiber is easier to repair then Titanium but I'd never ride anything that requires a repair.
I do ask myself, whats more used by the peleton (the general mass of cyclists in a race like the Tour de France), Titanium or Carbon Fiber? Titanium used to be refered to as the older gents material of choice.
I myself prefer the stiffer more compliant feel of Carbon Fiber. Carbon Fiber has a vibration dampening characteristic which makes it an excellent choice for road cycling. Thats why there are more Carbon Forks on the market, as opposed to Titanium. Same holds true for Cranks, Bars, Seat Posts and the likes.
I would need to know the manufacturer and models as well as frame size to give a better comparison, as well as your ride style, height weight etc. if you really want a solid opinion as to what is the best for your needs.
Both will exhibit different ride characteristics. Titanium will not break, it will bend if it ever fails. In my experience Titanium is more forgiving while Carbon can be designed stiffer.
Both are lightweight, Carbon Fiber is easier to repair then Titanium but I'd never ride anything that requires a repair.
I do ask myself, whats more used by the peleton (the general mass of cyclists in a race like the Tour de France), Titanium or Carbon Fiber? Titanium used to be refered to as the older gents material of choice.
I myself prefer the stiffer more compliant feel of Carbon Fiber. Carbon Fiber has a vibration dampening characteristic which makes it an excellent choice for road cycling. Thats why there are more Carbon Forks on the market, as opposed to Titanium. Same holds true for Cranks, Bars, Seat Posts and the likes.
I would need to know the manufacturer and models as well as frame size to give a better comparison, as well as your ride style, height weight etc. if you really want a solid opinion as to what is the best for your needs.
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ill need to get much more info
i am 6'6" and about 190 pounds, so i dont want to snap anything 
the titanium bike does have carbon fiber fork (and possibly seat post) though, i'll have to find out more...TIA
the titanium bike does have carbon fiber fork (and possibly seat post) though, i'll have to find out more...TIA
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From: Wilbur by the Sea
Hey, I want to replace my 1975 Raleigh International
<img src="http://home.comcast.net/~cheg01/int6a.jpg">
<img src="http://www.retroraleighs.com/images/800x650/76-international.jpg">
I did retrofit to Cinnilli bars and stem and side pull brakes a long time ago and it's been painted red and is now very chipped....it was the champange in the first picture when I bought it....$550 in 1981, it was new in the box, I worked at Harley's in Hinsdale in high school as a mechanic.
BTW, it came stock with sew up tires which were changed out a long time ago.
So I went to a few bike shops and they said come on in and ride a few.
So I did.....and I was up to a $1900 bike before I found anything that even remotely matched what I had.
Yes, I would like to the great new shifters on the brake levers, but I don't really shift much around Chicago.....basically ride a 42/24 or the next higher gear everwhere.
My bike has Campangolo Nuevo Record equipment and a Reynolds 531 frame. But damn it's ugly after 30 years!
Maybe I'll buy the other bike! I would like to find a good road bike for $1000 or less.....used is fine with me.
<img src="http://www.retroraleighs.com/images/800x650/76-international.jpg">
I did retrofit to Cinnilli bars and stem and side pull brakes a long time ago and it's been painted red and is now very chipped....it was the champange in the first picture when I bought it....$550 in 1981, it was new in the box, I worked at Harley's in Hinsdale in high school as a mechanic.
BTW, it came stock with sew up tires which were changed out a long time ago.
So I went to a few bike shops and they said come on in and ride a few.
So I did.....and I was up to a $1900 bike before I found anything that even remotely matched what I had.
Yes, I would like to the great new shifters on the brake levers, but I don't really shift much around Chicago.....basically ride a 42/24 or the next higher gear everwhere.
My bike has Campangolo Nuevo Record equipment and a Reynolds 531 frame. But damn it's ugly after 30 years!
Maybe I'll buy the other bike! I would like to find a good road bike for $1000 or less.....used is fine with me.
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Sweet!
Lugged frames are so classic, (in a good way).
With a $1000 budget you should bee able to get into a mid level bike thatt will last the next 30 years!
Let me know if you need a hand at sourcing some idea's and I can set you up with a few shops Ive worked with for the last decade.
I owe you a favor or two anyway Paul.
With a $1000 budget you should bee able to get into a mid level bike thatt will last the next 30 years!
Let me know if you need a hand at sourcing some idea's and I can set you up with a few shops Ive worked with for the last decade.
I owe you a favor or two anyway Paul.
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