JohnJ80

I'm looking at upgrading my frame. I'm on an Lemond Versailles CF frame with fully Ultegra in either a 56 or 58cm frame (can't remember). I've upgraded the wheels to some carbon tubulars and kept it up to date so it's largely just the frame with current parts on it. Weight with pedals is just under 18 lbs. Frame geometry is comfortable for me.

I built a Gunnar Crosshairs 18 months ago and since then the "twanginess" of the carbon frame is starting to annoy me after putting a lot of miles in on a current steel frame. I'm thinking of swapping the frame out for a Moots Vamoots CR. Unfortunately, I don't get the option of test riding one so I'm looking for some guidance.

Riding I do is pretty much a couple of hours at a time averaging about 100-120 miles per week or so end of March through November. I'm in my fifties so I'm not looking to beat myself up any more but want to be able to push hard and long on occasion.

What I'm looking for is a comfortable bike that would be comfortable, fast and light for Midwest riding with occasional trips to Colorado. Not focused on any one particular terrain aspect in general. I don't want it to be heavier than my current bike and lighter would be nice.

Any comments? Thoughts? Advice?

J.

SoreFeet

Be happy with what you got Saving 2 pounds will cost you a couple thousand bucks. Is it really worth it? For that kind of dough you could support a little bike tour on the Gunnar.

I don't know what you mean by twanginess. You might just be a steel kind of guy.

Chris Pringle

Something is missing here. So, what's wrong with the Crosshairs that you feel the urge to upgrade to a Ti frame now? For non-competitive riding the way you describe you do (and if fits you well... i.e., nothing hurts!) the Crosshairs seems more than adequate.

JohnJ80

I'm keeping the crosshairs - it's my commuting bike and adventure bike (32c tires etc...). What I've found works out well for my riding is two bikes. So this would be my road/training bike.

J.