A key factor not often mentioned is the non giving a shit factor. By this I mean that you're more likely to ride your alloy bike more aggressively and with less concern for its aesthetics or general treatment. When I switched from my last alloy bike \(which was supposed by a summer test ride but I rode it for 4 years\) and into really beautiful carbon bike, suddenly I was concerned about the bike all the time. As much as it was nice to have a really beautiful bike I'd rather save $, gain 1lb and not have to care as much.
May 21, 2018, 10:13 a.m. - Cr4w
A key factor not often mentioned is the non giving a shit factor. By this I mean that you're more likely to ride your alloy bike more aggressively and with less concern for its aesthetics or general treatment. When I switched from my last alloy bike \(which was supposed by a summer test ride but I rode it for 4 years\) and into really beautiful carbon bike, suddenly I was concerned about the bike all the time. As much as it was nice to have a really beautiful bike I'd rather save $, gain 1lb and not have to care as much.