Thread: Is a carbon road bike overkill for commuting(vs aluminum)?
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Old 08-03-20, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by vespasianus
If you are 300 lbs, I would NOT get a carbon bike. Even if you were 150lbs, I would still recommend an aluminum bike for commuting. Carbon is great but can be fragile in some situations.

And honestly, the different between a 18 lb bike and a 20 lb bike is meaningless in this situation.
Shrug. I rode my Tarmac to work this morning. I probably ride it more often than my aluminum CX bike. The road between my house and downtown is far better paved than your typical VeloPromo road race.
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