Originally Posted by
Lazyass
I hate to bring up an old thread, but can anyone tell me how these bikes ride? Are they real flexy, stiff or what? Back in the day I always wanted to ride one of those lugged carbon bikes but never did. This one is for sale near me for a decent price ($250) and it has me intrigued. A LBS has it and it's all ready to go so I wouldn't have to put any money in it.
They ride very nicely. Good century bikes. The aluminum fork transfers some vibrations but that can be replaced if you want it even smoother.
The place where the flex becomes an issue is on hard stops into corners (especially down hill). The frame can "load up" then release as you let off the brakes. Need to get used to that. If you aren't in a race type hurry it is a nonissue. As a crit bike that was a real problem.
Stiff enough for me as a climber (155 at the time).