Peter W wrote:I posted a reasoned follow up earlier this evening on my experience with the apparent durability of carbon fibre composite v. aluminium alloy in other sports, (with some questions for Brucey) which I felt could reasonably be carried over into cycle construction and durability. It was added to the thread at the time, but has since disappeared, or been removed.
I'm at a loss to understand why?
I would be interested to read your follow up, if you can re-type it please. I too have lost the odd post and it can be a pain to re-type things. Like Brucey, it is wise to copy your text in case of mishap.
I generally don't like the idea of aluminium long term, due to corrosion and fatigue. However I do ride an old Alan Al frame as a winter fixed, must be 25 yrs old at least. Also we have a couple of old Cannondale Al mtb frames still in use. One I tarted up a couple of years ago and touched up corroded areas where the paint had blistered and treated the inside of the frame, all seems fine. The other needs a good strip down now as there are some pitted areas and it may be a concern.
Some of the very recent Al frames seem to be getting good reviews, but they seem to be lighter and also softer riding. This also leads me to think that long term life will be compromised.