dboy168 asked:
I currently have a 2005 Trek 1500 with an aluminum frame with Shimano 105 and Ultegra components which was my first road bike. I am thinking about upgrading to a carbon frame bike now as I have been riding more now. I am thinking about getting a Trek Pilot 5.0 or Trek Madone 4.5.
I currently have a 2005 Trek 1500 with an aluminum frame with Shimano 105 and Ultegra components which was my first road bike. I am thinking about upgrading to a carbon frame bike now as I have been riding more now. I am thinking about getting a Trek Pilot 5.0 or Trek Madone 4.5.
Before I decide to upgrade however, I wanted to know what the advantages would be for the carbon frames over the aluminum. Will the ride be more comfortable with less road vibrations compared to the aluminum frame? Will the carbon be lighter as well? Will the ability to climb the hills be about the same or better with the carbon frame? Keep in mind that I know that the carbon frames (especially the high end Madones) are leaps and bounds better than my Trek 1500. But I am wondering if the Trek Pilot 5.0 or Trek Madone 4.5 which are the ones in my price range will be noticeably different. I have not gone and test ridden either bike yet as I don’t want to tempt myself to much yet.
Thanks for any input.
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