Regarding McEwan's potential bias against carbon (because Starling doesn't offer carbon frames): McEwan claims that all 3 materials (al/carbon/steel) can be executed well, but that steel is the easiest for him to build in his shed. That's a deeply biased statement--he has clearly never attempted to build a carbon bike in his shed. Maybe it's easier than he thinks. Until he tries it, I refuse to listen to any of his bold claims about which material is easiest to work with in his shed. (Interesting guy and a fun read; nice one.)
Jan. 30, 2018, 5:30 p.m. - phile
Regarding McEwan's potential bias against carbon (because Starling doesn't offer carbon frames): McEwan claims that all 3 materials (al/carbon/steel) can be executed well, but that steel is the easiest for him to build in his shed. That's a deeply biased statement--he has clearly never attempted to build a carbon bike in his shed. Maybe it's easier than he thinks. Until he tries it, I refuse to listen to any of his bold claims about which material is easiest to work with in his shed. (Interesting guy and a fun read; nice one.)