Matt Stephens on Why Upgrade to a Carbon Fibre Road Bike | Sigma Sports

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Whether you are relatively new to cycling or a seasoned rider looking for that next upgrade, making the shift from your steel or aluminium road bike to a swanky carbon fibre option is sure to take your cycling to the next level.
In this video, Matt Stephens takes a look at some of the best reasons to upgrade to carbon fibre road bike.
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@chriswood1474 Год назад

Sorry but it’s not true that carbon is longer lasting than aluminium or steel. Stress tests show aluminium and carbon are similar, in the real world carbon frames will crack more often. Regards steel, as long as you spray with frame save once a year it’ll last a lifetime and is easy to fix if you do have an accident.

@duttyvegan Год назад

How many people are going to be pro riders, always pushing the latest and greatest with bikes, i will keep my caad13 thanks.

@AndyRides Год назад

Considering the cost of cycling is rising; telling people to upgrade to take their cycling to the next level isn't a good piece of advise. I know the advantages, but not having a carbon fibre bike shouldn't be seen as meaning you aren't a serious rider. We need to encourage more people. We are told cheaper carbon fibre frames are heavier than the more expensive ones.

@okayest_amateur Год назад

amen to cost of cycling. its rediculous. if you love your ride why change!

@DennisNowland Год назад

Depends what you want. For me who goes out for a day ride? I will stick to titanium. Had it 12 years and its like new.

@lesmerritt7976 Год назад

I have bikes with frames made of aluminum, carbon (not a cheap one) and a hand made Italian steel frame. Guess which one is favourite..........the steel one. The one that needs more regular maintenence (bottom bracket especially) is the carbon frame. Don't get me wrong I like all my bikes but if I had to keep one it would be the hand made steel frame. Perhaps Sigma could promote some UK built steel framed bikes.

@mostlyboring Год назад

I can understand why! Steel has a really nice feel where you can still feel the road but it's still supple. It's why I still have my Lemond steel bike, just upgraded with a somewhat more recent drivetrain and carbon cockpit. Carbon has a more muted feel, but the power transfer is really something! Nice to meet another steel aficionado 👌

@stevenpike7530 Год назад

Bull dust…upgrade to a titanium or stainless frameset & leave the Chinese polyurethane composite stuff…maybe even get a custom rig from a local builder & get the perfect fit at the same time while supporting local industry.

@bobfoster687 Год назад

@joestewart4625 Год назад

Dunno. My caad 13 is an amazing ride and at that price point, I’m not sure carbon is that much better

@attybong Год назад

i don't think i have to trade my t.i. lynskey with any carbon frame 😮

@BennyOcean Год назад

Titanium bikes are just too cool. I hope to get one someday.

@attybong Год назад

matt is cool too .. 😊

@MrAnon-2024 Год назад

I don’t see moving to a carbon fibre frame as an upgrade, quite the opposite in fact! Glad to hear they are also stronger these days than alloy or steel, as now the bars and seat posts won’t shatter by slightly over tightening the bolts!

@kyoungseoun Год назад

I have 3 carbon bikes. I am a mediocre rider. I thought that I can compensate my performance with a nicer bike. But it wasn't true. Also, considering the recyclability, I think my next bike (if there is any) will be an aluminium bike.

@conteudoanimal.cortes Год назад

I disagree with my master Matt ... carbon fiber is definely much more fragile specially if you need to carry the bike inside the car from home to the start point of the ride ...

@mc28x Год назад

Love Matt but this is utter bollocks.

@elizabethmcgovern9731 Год назад

Matt your a good Bloke and a sales man but there is not one Carbon fiber frame that will last as long as a alloy frame NOT ONE Sir value for money for 85% of riders is a good alloy frame like a Cadd etc for a fraction of the cost of carbon i road and raced a 531 Reynolds tubed frame and now my grandson trains on it for the elite rider ok go carbon but out of one hundred road riders how many are elite 10% maybe at best keep safe Matt

@BennyOcean Год назад

I'm riding a CAAD12. It's considered to be among the best aluminum road bikes ever made, if not the best. As someone who's riding for fitness and fun rather than racing, how much difference would a midrange carbon frame make for me compared with what I'm currently using?

@chriswood1474 Год назад

My rim brake CAAD12 comes in at less that 8kg and is a great ride, on the flats and climbs.

@slowcyclist4324 Год назад

Simple. If it’s fun that you’re riding for, then it why care about justifying the performance gain? You buy it because you can and it’s a cool toy.

@elizabethmcgovern9731 Год назад

NONE.

@FPL_Drago Год назад

CAAD12. Great bike. I have invested in new wheels, new groupset, saddle over time but the frame is not going anywhere. It's bulletproof and light enough for most. Perfect for the Surrey Hills.

@okayest_amateur Год назад

comfort... aluminum is a harsh ride in comparison. this is a much more important but less emphasized aspect of carbon fiber.

@LukaNyan Год назад

First time I hear someone saying that a carbon frame last longer than aluminum 🤣

@okayest_amateur Год назад

carbon fiber has an infinite life cycle as long as it is not stressed beyond a certain point. Aluminum and steel both can weaken over repeated use and stress causing it to ultimately fail. However I agree in a real world sense Carbon is not as durable in a crash compared to the other 2 materials. Carbon may be strong in one direction and weak in another. For example a side impact that would shatter a carbon frame would probably only dent aluminum and steel. So there is validity in your argument but maybe not the reasons you might think.

@jackkramer3884 Год назад

More cynical vids blatantly trying to flog pricier bikes.

@yoavmiller216 Год назад

Different, not a "step up".

@dalglish72p Год назад

More importantly if you’re new to it start low, gauge whether it’s for you I rode 6 years before splurging on full carbon & nice kit…

@okayest_amateur Год назад

So much hate on carbon fiber??? high quality steel has a nice feel but im sorry i dont see any local races being won on steel. sometimes aluminum.. Sorry guys i dont know of any racer who says id rather ride my steel bike on the next race. I must be on the wrong channel.

@gregbianchi2689 Год назад

There will be nay sayers but my Dogma is sooooo much better than my old steel Bianchi

@jw-gx1ic Год назад

Hey Matt, what do you think about titanium?

@richcrompton6891 Год назад

Had my Aluminium Trek for 16 years. Still love it. Tyre clearance is a bit lacking by modern standards, but it still works well. I think Titanium would be my upgrade choice though…

@middleman9183 Год назад

Nothing wrong with titanium IMHO 👍

@stephensmith2820 Год назад

I thought you were better than this Matt.

@treyquattro 9 месяцев назад

is Matt in Girona? Looks like it.

@davehause8571 Год назад

Can you find a non-carbon fiber bike ?

@Ego_Katana Год назад

Yes.

@plsken Год назад

I would say yes if the prices were fair but apparently, it's getting even ridiculously more expensive now. It's more about the $ now instead of catering to all end users' budget and needs. Even entry level bikes now cost a fortune unlike before. Slowly getting disgusted with the industry.

@anggerocx Год назад

another overprice carbon frame made in china/taiwan/other part or asia

@okayest_amateur Год назад

dont blame the manufacturers, nlame the bike companies. virtually all carbon frames come from china and taiwan expensive or cheap. A dogma F is produced by carbotec for probably 500 dollars. Pinarello buys the frame and paints it costing 200 in labor and all of a sudden the frame is 6950 usd. Pinarello just made 6250 from the customer. Thats how marketing works.

@lesleysmith5623 Год назад

Not impressed with your reasons to upgrade to carbon. For the average rider any gains with a carbon frame will be minimal and offset by losses to the wallet. Aero? C’mon, really ? Emperors new clothes springs to mind.

@livibam Год назад

Haters gonna hate

@lesleysmith5623 Год назад

@@livibam And your argument is … ?? And hater ??? Your comment has no substance. Just sticks and stones. By the way, we have a carbon Liv road bike, aluminium Giant road bike with carbon forks, as well as a Randonneur 531ST tourer and 5 other bikes.

@fabiocimatti Год назад

Florence Coffee Ride??? 😎

@hondasaurusrex6998 Год назад

Ah young Matt video! Love my old KHS, carbon fiber aluminium mix frame. Came in handy after the hip replacement surgeries. Very nicely absorbs road vibration plus the geometry is nothing to complain about. Very comfy machine.

@livibam Год назад

The gain in instant acceleration is absolutely worth it.

@tongotongo3143 6 месяцев назад

Bullshit

@torstendreyer9450 Год назад

100% agree , after 10years with aluminium 2021 got my first Carbon Bike.. blows my mind how fast i can go 😂😂

@matthewjamesmartin Год назад

Enjoy riding your non-recyclable, Chinese, plastic bikes. Perhaps people in majority world countries may enjoy their long lasting nature when they end up in unauthorised landfill sites.

@carlobalzer3238 Год назад

Well said matt 👏 👍 👌

@pedalboy9605 Год назад

££ ?? lol

@bimbobaggypants4820 6 месяцев назад

I upgraded almost ten years ago, the difference was stricking; lighter , more responsive, more comfortable than my harsh aluminium bike. My aluminium bike has been my winter/turbo training bike since. I do like the elegance of retro steel frames though.