Hi Mod Carbon
09-04-19, 03:06 PM
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Hi Mod Carbon
I have a Cannondale carbon frame mountain bike, I am considering upgrading to the Hi Modulus frame as it is lighter, stiffer and has better damping/shock absorption.
I know how much lighter it is, but I don't how much stiffer or how much more shock absorbing the Hi-Mod frame would be.
Does anyone know how much better a Hi-Mod frame would be than a standard carbon frame?
Thanks.
I know how much lighter it is, but I don't how much stiffer or how much more shock absorbing the Hi-Mod frame would be.
Does anyone know how much better a Hi-Mod frame would be than a standard carbon frame?
Thanks.
09-04-19, 04:22 PM
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on a mtb no idea,
on a road bike the hi-mod is the only reason I went to a supersix, otherwise I would have stayed on Caad 10/12 etc.... That is for stiffness reasons.
I have no idea on vibration dampening between the frames. road surfaces vary so much and i run so many different tires. plus it is too easy to acclimatize to whatever you are riding.
If you have the money, buy the hi-mod
on a road bike the hi-mod is the only reason I went to a supersix, otherwise I would have stayed on Caad 10/12 etc.... That is for stiffness reasons.
I have no idea on vibration dampening between the frames. road surfaces vary so much and i run so many different tires. plus it is too easy to acclimatize to whatever you are riding.
If you have the money, buy the hi-mod
09-04-19, 06:49 PM
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The way Cannondale describes it is that there is no difference in ride qualities. They are designed to ride the same in all respects. The only difference is weight. I have never ridden hi-mod and regular back to back in the same configuration so I can't say for sure. YMMV
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If true, I'm glad I have a plain jane Six, although it looks just like a SuperSix.
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2010 AB T1X ** 2010 Cannondale SIX-5 ** 1993 Cannondale RS900 ** 1988 Bottecchia Team Record ** 1989 Bianchi Brava ** 1988 Nishiki Olympic ** 1987 Centurion Ironman Expert(2) ** 1985 DeRosa Professional SLX ** 1982 Colnago Super ** 1982 Basso Gap ** 198? Ciocc Competition SL ** 19?? Roberts Audax ** 198? Brian Rourke ** 1982 Mercian Olympic ** 1970 Raleigh Professional MK I ** 1952 Raleigh Sports
