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Switching to Carbon
I currently have a Felt Z85 aluminium bike but I am saving for a Trek Domane 4.5 which has a carbon fibre frame. I really like the Felt and intend to take the Trek for a test ride before purchase. My question is, will a ride round the block for 15 minutes or so show me the benefits of carbon? Does the increased comfort that the Trek will supposedly give me only really be noticeable on long rides?
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Thanks for the replies. I've only ridden the Felt and a steel bike so look forward to the improvement.
I second "I think you will notice a big difference." The Trek IsoSpeed decoupler will be a major improvement of your alloy Felt, plus Ultegra shifting is smoother than 105. Also, @ 771 gram lighter.
I think you will notice a big difference. A friend has a Domain (not sure of exact model, was about £2k 2 years ago) and loves it. Made it into a modern audax bike and did Paris Brest Paris on it, in 90 hours.
If you have an Evans near you, they will let you have a proper demo. You need to leave your credit card details and book it, but you can have it for a few hours at,least.