Re: Ironman bike

[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Chris Maginn) wrote:

>Many people look upon Alum framesets as being harsh.  This isn't
>always the case.  I ride a Trek 2300 for training that is pretty
>harsh.  In comparision my P2K is very comfortable.  Frame design and
>quality have as much to do with the ride of an Alum bike as materials.

Actually, the material contributes very, very little to "ride comfort"
(I'd obviously be the first one to say otherwise were it so).  

>Also, fit is a huge concern.  My Cervelo was fitted perfectly by
>Transition Sports in California.  Fit is everything (*almost).

Fit IS "almost everything".  Having a light, aero, hi-zoot bike that
doesn't fit won't get you to the finish line as well as a cheap, heavy
bike that does.

Mark Hickey
Habanero Cycles
http://www.habcycles.com
Home of the $695 ti frame