Aluminum framesets are barely heavier than carbon fiber, every bit as strong, has a longer life and is cheaper. But why would you want disks? Rim brakes are far more reliable, don't have drag and are quiet.
@@tomkunich9401 , don’t understand why manufactures re putting discs brakes on every bike above grand , I know why ,more maintenance and and extra £400 !
Still riding my cannondale CAAD 10. Love it and it’s still a fast bike but not the most comfortable. But for the money I paid for it it’s been amazing. Also nothing better than dropping someone that has a super bike knowing you only paid £850 plus mavic wheels for yours!!
Agree entirely, bought an MBK Pro Speed in really excellent condition for 70 Euros. I think its around year 2001. Up dated it with Ultegra R8000 group set and brakes, carbon fibre wheels, forks, stem, handle bars and seat post. Done 14000 km on it in two and a half years and I absolutely love it.
I have still got my Trek 1.2 from 2013. SRAM Force double tap and an ALR5 105. The 1.2 is much faster than the ALR5 but the ALR5 so much more comfortable.
I just built an aluminum road bike with a 2012 BMC Streetracer frame & r8k components. This bike is comfortable, agile, fast and light. It’s the perfect winter bike. I’ll add 38mm carbon wheels soon; I’m super happy!!! Ultimately, aluminum is a great material.
I ride a Fuji Team 2.0 Road Bike with carbon forks, which I purchased used following a serious stroke. It was already a couple of years old, with rim brakes, but I still have it 6 years later, and it feels part of me when I ride it. Its light and responsive. I put a larger gear cluster plus medium cage in the back, and I've recently purchased a Fuji with mechanical discs; I'll just put some carbon bars on it, and it makes a sensible 'upgrade' for me.
I have the last version. Rim brakes recent Ultegra upgrade. 28mm gp 4k tires on hed rims and carbon contact points. It's comfy, light, and looks very cool in Laguna blue with yellow and white accents.
@@aaronswerling5380 Rim brakes are the way to go. I just did a very hilly course, no issues descending. Mine came with the Tiagra and I love it. Only thing I changed were the brakes to a set of 105 callipers I had. Seriously great bike. Can't complain, only thing I'm thinking of getting is a new wheel set eventually. Otherwise, I'm keeping the bike and investing the money I've saved.
Is it just me or why are there fewer rim brake bikes in the "best" categories these days? Sorry but I won't give up my rim brakes, especially with the overpriced and finicky alternative on all but one of these bikes.
Recently bought the Triban rc520 mens bike as a winter bike and bit of touring. The reviews were good except for complaints that tires were impossible to get on the rims. I thought even if i have to replace wheels the price will still be good compared to other options. When bike came first thing i did was remove a tire and try to put on again. Sure enough, it was near impossible. Tried different tire, same result. This was in my living room warm and dry. So i put Hunt 4 season on which converted easily from lock ring to 6 bolt and they are great. So with new wheels this is a great bike, does exactly what i wanted, plenty of room for full mudguards and 28mm tires. Those semi hydraulic disc brakes work fine too.
I ditched carbon after 30 yrs and way too many broken frames. Back to aluminum, Diverge, Trek Crockett, Spec Allez,Steel Ritchey Road Logic and Salsa Vaya Steel gravel . 2 carbon treks one a newer Madone Project 1 hang. Done with carbon broken eight frames none in crashes
Totally agree with you. Carbon may make a sweet looking bike but not durable for the long haul. Sure you can treat carbon like glass and get more miles from it but most of us don't. I've own 3 carbon road bikes and one carbon mountain bike and all got cracks, so I sold them and never told the buyers. I never heard back so I imagine they were happy. I now own a custom titanium bike with all titanium parts. The only thing carbon on that bike is the ENVE fork which isn't that much to replace if and when it fails. To be honest I really like the Ti bike much better than all those other bikes.
@@wasupwitdat1mofiki94 WHAT?!? You sold bike frames that were failing, which can cause serious harm, and you didn't tell the buyer?! You're a real piece of s*** man!
I know giant tcr slr 2018 is old model but it weighs 7.8kg or definitely below 8kg for alloy bike with heavy pr2 wheelset and ultegra groupset. You can definitely lose 300 to 400 gms by upgrading wheels and more like 200gms by changing saddle, bars and stem.
YOU FORGOT TO MENTION GIANT , I RIDE A GIANT CONTEND AR1 SO FAR 1 OF THE BEST ENDURANCE BIKES I'VE RODE SO FAR , GIANT MAKES ALOT OF COMFORTABLE ALLOY FRAMES ALSO..
I have been riding a BMC TM ALR 1 for 12 months now and I would rate it as the best alloy bike I have ever ridden. In the process of pimping it out with some fancier wheels but out of the box it is damn impressive.
@@13overton if you are out there has your opinion changed on the ALR Aafter some more riding? And what kind of Pimptastic stuff did you do to it? You are my real world review. Bought a gravel bike 2 years ago and it has been awesome but now i want a fast bike. Before gravel really took over I lusted after the aluminum Roadmachine. If that existed i wouldn't be here. Thanks
@@ThatGuy-mn2gg Still very happy with the bike! It has a 50mm carbon wheelset which made a big difference. I have changed out the BB to a Dura Ace version, some Look Keo blade pedals and changed out all the stem bolts to titanium (the ones fitted were cheap and beginning to rust). If I could post a pic here I would. It would be great if it was available as a frameset only, you do have to go with the off-the-shelf version and go from there. Awesome bike and a head turner, you won't be disappointed. Cheers
I have the last generation e5 with future shock. Very fun bike. Can squeeze 650b in. Just be wary of pedal strikes and mud build up/rubbing. Running 32_40 low gear. Super fun and comfy. Of course I recommend a carbon post and some riser handlebars. Just wicked fun shredder around town or on gravel in the country.
The biggest reason these bikes have a comfort factor is the carbon seat post and forks. Aluminium bikes will in themselves always have a harsher ride, the carbon components are still the difference
Tribian is really pies of sheet🤣 I used to rode it . U can afford a Giant one that just little more expensive but comparable with all other bikes in this list
Yeah, prices are changing all the time right now. Even in the relatively short time since this video went live. Should probably put a *prices correct at the time of filming*
