Matt Stephens on Why Upgrade to a Carbon Fibre Road Bike

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Matt Stephens on Why Upgrade to a Carbon Fibre Road Bike | Sigma Sports

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Жыл бұрын

Whether you are relatively new to cycling or a seasoned rider looking for that next upgrade, making the shift from your steel or aluminium road bike to a swanky carbon fibre option is sure to take your cycling to the next level.
In this video, Matt Stephens takes a look at some of the best reasons to upgrade to carbon fibre road bike.
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@duttyvegan Жыл бұрын

How many people are going to be pro riders, always pushing the latest and greatest with bikes, i will keep my caad13 thanks.

@user-fk8rb8ue5h Жыл бұрын

Depends what you want. For me who goes out for a day ride? I will stick to titanium. Had it 12 years and its like new.

@AndyRides Жыл бұрын

Considering the cost of cycling is rising; telling people to upgrade to take their cycling to the next level isn't a good piece of advise. I know the advantages, but not having a carbon fibre bike shouldn't be seen as meaning you aren't a serious rider. We need to encourage more people. We are told cheaper carbon fibre frames are heavier than the more expensive ones.

@okayest_amateur Жыл бұрын

amen to cost of cycling. its rediculous. if you love your ride why change!

@joestewart4625 Жыл бұрын

Dunno. My caad 13 is an amazing ride and at that price point, I’m not sure carbon is that much better

@chriswood1474 Жыл бұрын

Sorry but it’s not true that carbon is longer lasting than aluminium or steel. Stress tests show aluminium and carbon are similar, in the real world carbon frames will crack more often. Regards steel, as long as you spray with frame save once a year it’ll last a lifetime and is easy to fix if you do have an accident.

@lesmerritt7976 Жыл бұрын

I have bikes with frames made of aluminum, carbon (not a cheap one) and a hand made Italian steel frame. Guess which one is favourite..........the steel one. The one that needs more regular maintenence (bottom bracket especially) is the carbon frame. Don't get me wrong I like all my bikes but if I had to keep one it would be the hand made steel frame. Perhaps Sigma could promote some UK built steel framed bikes.

@mostlyboring Жыл бұрын

I can understand why! Steel has a really nice feel where you can still feel the road but it's still supple. It's why I still have my Lemond steel bike, just upgraded with a somewhat more recent drivetrain and carbon cockpit. Carbon has a more muted feel, but the power transfer is really something! Nice to meet another steel aficionado 👌

@MrAnon-2024 Жыл бұрын

I don’t see moving to a carbon fibre frame as an upgrade, quite the opposite in fact! Glad to hear they are also stronger these days than alloy or steel, as now the bars and seat posts won’t shatter by slightly over tightening the bolts!

@richcrompton6891 Жыл бұрын

Had my Aluminium Trek for 16 years. Still love it. Tyre clearance is a bit lacking by modern standards, but it still works well. I think Titanium would be my upgrade choice though…

@kyoungseoun Жыл бұрын

I have 3 carbon bikes. I am a mediocre rider. I thought that I can compensate my performance with a nicer bike. But it wasn't true. Also, considering the recyclability, I think my next bike (if there is any) will be an aluminium bike.

@attybong Жыл бұрын

i don't think i have to trade my t.i. lynskey with any carbon frame 😮

@BennyOcean Жыл бұрын

Titanium bikes are just too cool. I hope to get one someday.

@attybong Жыл бұрын

matt is cool too .. 😊

@dalglish72p Жыл бұрын

More importantly if you’re new to it start low, gauge whether it’s for you I rode 6 years before splurging on full carbon & nice kit…

@BennyOcean Жыл бұрын

I'm riding a CAAD12. It's considered to be among the best aluminum road bikes ever made, if not the best. As someone who's riding for fitness and fun rather than racing, how much difference would a midrange carbon frame make for me compared with what I'm currently using?

@chriswood1474 Жыл бұрын

My rim brake CAAD12 comes in at less that 8kg and is a great ride, on the flats and climbs.

@slowcyclist4324 Жыл бұрын

Simple. If it’s fun that you’re riding for, then it why care about justifying the performance gain? You buy it because you can and it’s a cool toy.

@elizabethmcgovern9731 Жыл бұрын

NONE.

@FPL_Drago Жыл бұрын

CAAD12. Great bike. I have invested in new wheels, new groupset, saddle over time but the frame is not going anywhere. It's bulletproof and light enough for most. Perfect for the Surrey Hills.

@okayest_amateur Жыл бұрын

comfort... aluminum is a harsh ride in comparison. this is a much more important but less emphasized aspect of carbon fiber.

@jw-gx1ic Жыл бұрын

Hey Matt, what do you think about titanium?

@hondasaurusrex6998 Жыл бұрын

Ah young Matt video! Love my old KHS, carbon fiber aluminium mix frame. Came in handy after the hip replacement surgeries. Very nicely absorbs road vibration plus the geometry is nothing to complain about. Very comfy machine.

@LukaNyan Жыл бұрын

First time I hear someone saying that a carbon frame last longer than aluminum 🤣

@okayest_amateur Жыл бұрын

carbon fiber has an infinite life cycle as long as it is not stressed beyond a certain point. Aluminum and steel both can weaken over repeated use and stress causing it to ultimately fail. However I agree in a real world sense Carbon is not as durable in a crash compared to the other 2 materials. Carbon may be strong in one direction and weak in another. For example a side impact that would shatter a carbon frame would probably only dent aluminum and steel. So there is validity in your argument but maybe not the reasons you might think.

@stevenpike7530 Жыл бұрын

Bull dust…upgrade to a titanium or stainless frameset & leave the Chinese polyurethane composite stuff…maybe even get a custom rig from a local builder & get the perfect fit at the same time while supporting local industry.

@bobfoster687 Жыл бұрын

@elizabethmcgovern9731 Жыл бұрын

Matt your a good Bloke and a sales man but there is not one Carbon fiber frame that will last as long as a alloy frame NOT ONE Sir value for money for 85% of riders is a good alloy frame like a Cadd etc for a fraction of the cost of carbon i road and raced a 531 Reynolds tubed frame and now my grandson trains on it for the elite rider ok go carbon but out of one hundred road riders how many are elite 10% maybe at best keep safe Matt

@treyquattro 7 ай бұрын

is Matt in Girona? Looks like it.

@middleman9183 Жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with titanium IMHO 👍

@davehause8571 Жыл бұрын

Can you find a non-carbon fiber bike ?

@Ego_Katana Жыл бұрын

Yes.

@fabiocimatti Жыл бұрын

Florence Coffee Ride??? 😎

@carlobalzer3238 Жыл бұрын

Well said matt 👏 👍 👌

@yoavmiller216 Жыл бұрын

Different, not a "step up".

@plsken Жыл бұрын

I would say yes if the prices were fair but apparently, it's getting even ridiculously more expensive now. It's more about the $ now instead of catering to all end users' budget and needs. Even entry level bikes now cost a fortune unlike before. Slowly getting disgusted with the industry.

@conteudoanimal.cortes Жыл бұрын

I disagree with my master Matt ... carbon fiber is definely much more fragile specially if you need to carry the bike inside the car from home to the start point of the ride ...

@okayest_amateur Жыл бұрын

So much hate on carbon fiber??? high quality steel has a nice feel but im sorry i dont see any local races being won on steel. sometimes aluminum.. Sorry guys i dont know of any racer who says id rather ride my steel bike on the next race. I must be on the wrong channel.

@livibam Жыл бұрын

The gain in instant acceleration is absolutely worth it.

@tongotongo3143 4 ай бұрын

Bullshit

@torstendreyer9450 Жыл бұрын

100% agree , after 10years with aluminium 2021 got my first Carbon Bike.. blows my mind how fast i can go 😂😂

@bimbobaggypants4820 4 ай бұрын

I upgraded almost ten years ago, the difference was stricking; lighter , more responsive, more comfortable than my harsh aluminium bike. My aluminium bike has been my winter/turbo training bike since. I do like the elegance of retro steel frames though.

@gregbianchi2689 Жыл бұрын

There will be nay sayers but my Dogma is sooooo much better than my old steel Bianchi

@mc28x Жыл бұрын

Love Matt but this is utter bollocks.

@pedalboy9605 Жыл бұрын

££ ?? lol

@lesleysmith5623 Жыл бұрын

Not impressed with your reasons to upgrade to carbon. For the average rider any gains with a carbon frame will be minimal and offset by losses to the wallet. Aero? C’mon, really ? Emperors new clothes springs to mind.

@livibam Жыл бұрын

Haters gonna hate

@lesleysmith5623 Жыл бұрын

@@livibam And your argument is … ?? And hater ??? Your comment has no substance. Just sticks and stones. By the way, we have a carbon Liv road bike, aluminium Giant road bike with carbon forks, as well as a Randonneur 531ST tourer and 5 other bikes.

@stephensmith2820 Жыл бұрын

I thought you were better than this Matt.

@jackkramer3884 Жыл бұрын

More cynical vids blatantly trying to flog pricier bikes.

@anggerocx Жыл бұрын

another overprice carbon frame made in china/taiwan/other part or asia

@okayest_amateur Жыл бұрын

dont blame the manufacturers, nlame the bike companies. virtually all carbon frames come from china and taiwan expensive or cheap. A dogma F is produced by carbotec for probably 500 dollars. Pinarello buys the frame and paints it costing 200 in labor and all of a sudden the frame is 6950 usd. Pinarello just made 6250 from the customer. Thats how marketing works.

@matthewjamesmartin Жыл бұрын

Enjoy riding your non-recyclable, Chinese, plastic bikes. Perhaps people in majority world countries may enjoy their long lasting nature when they end up in unauthorised landfill sites.