No reason if you’re happy with your bike. Carbon isn’t magical, it’s just another frame material with its own benefits and drawbacks.
Btw single speed this close to the mountains is a vibe. Badass vibe or masochist vibe I’m not sure, but a vibe.
Lost_Wanderer_1234 on
I upgraded to steel from carbon.
gravelpi on
Pick up a carbon bike if any of the following are true:
* You’re racing at a relatively high level were every second counts and you sponsor renews based on results
* Your current bike doesn’t fit you
* Your current bike doesn’t handle terrain or style you are riding
* Your current bike is damaged
* You want a carbon bike
Business-Plankton137 on
I recently chose steel over carbon, so nope!
jsmonet on
Add, don’t replace
thatOneJones on
Just one “go fast speed”, love it!
badger906 on
lol I’m going from a full carbon setup to a steel frame! Not sure if I’m upgrading or not!
When everyone starts out they want carbon because it’s “the best”. It’s great.. but it’s not this super significant life changing purchase.
I’m condensing from a carbon aero road bike, and a carbon gravel bike to a steel bike, with carbon fork, one piece carbon bars and 50mm carbon wheels. So yeah a lot of carbon still. But not the frame.
yessir6666 on
only real reason to upgrade, regardless of frame material, is tire clearance. If you got fine tire clearance on this steel boi than ride on.
ApprehensiveClub6028 on
I’ve been considering a carbon bike for years. but steel is real. steel is blue-collar. Upgrade to another steel bike.
elAhmo on
No
BikeCustomizor on
I am curious. I went from aluminium to carbon and that was a big difference. The steering and the responsive was way better. How does steel feel? Apart from being real?
mittencamper on
In 30 years today’s steel bikes will still be cool and good. Steel is timeless. Aluminum and carbon are fine, but they do not age well.
audotel007 on
Civilians were really cool bikes.
GoldenCycles on
No, I wouldn’t see a reason to unless you’re into high end racing.
Plus your Civilian is beautiful. That was such a cool brand, I had a fixie and regret getting rid of it.
Ride that thing until the wheels fall off, then buy new wheels and keep riding it.
todudeornote on
Pros:
1. It’s a bright and shiny new toy
2. It will be lighter and slightly faster
3. Smoother ride/less vibration
Cons
1. Cost
2. Less durable and more brittle
3. Harder / more expensive to repair
4. Waste of tossing your current ride – and can’t be recycled
5. Can last a long time – but if a failure happens, can be catastrophic
bbs07 on
Bikes are a bunch of triangles which essentially do not deflect much, most of the comfort will come from seat post and tires. As far as weight maybe it’s worth it to you. go test a few.
Maarten_1979 on
For me steel to carbon is a downgrade. That bike of yours looks great. So what if it weighs a bit more and the geometry isn’t race oriented long & low.
RedGobboRebel on
Congrats!
I’m usually an Aluminum or Steel guy, but putting the finishing touches on my first carbon build, frame and wheels. I decided I had to give it a try first hand when I saw a deal. I already dislike how cautious/nervous I am about damaging it. Realizing I’m not doing well enough financially to just use it and not care/worry.
Funnily enough, I’m already planning out the steel frame I’d replace it with if/when I end up damaging it.
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No
nah
No reason if you’re happy with your bike. Carbon isn’t magical, it’s just another frame material with its own benefits and drawbacks.
Btw single speed this close to the mountains is a vibe. Badass vibe or masochist vibe I’m not sure, but a vibe.
I upgraded to steel from carbon.
Pick up a carbon bike if any of the following are true:
* You’re racing at a relatively high level were every second counts and you sponsor renews based on results
* Your current bike doesn’t fit you
* Your current bike doesn’t handle terrain or style you are riding
* Your current bike is damaged
* You want a carbon bike
I recently chose steel over carbon, so nope!
Add, don’t replace
Just one “go fast speed”, love it!
lol I’m going from a full carbon setup to a steel frame! Not sure if I’m upgrading or not!
When everyone starts out they want carbon because it’s “the best”. It’s great.. but it’s not this super significant life changing purchase.
I’m condensing from a carbon aero road bike, and a carbon gravel bike to a steel bike, with carbon fork, one piece carbon bars and 50mm carbon wheels. So yeah a lot of carbon still. But not the frame.
only real reason to upgrade, regardless of frame material, is tire clearance. If you got fine tire clearance on this steel boi than ride on.
I’ve been considering a carbon bike for years. but steel is real. steel is blue-collar. Upgrade to another steel bike.
No
I am curious. I went from aluminium to carbon and that was a big difference. The steering and the responsive was way better. How does steel feel? Apart from being real?
In 30 years today’s steel bikes will still be cool and good. Steel is timeless. Aluminum and carbon are fine, but they do not age well.
Civilians were really cool bikes.
No, I wouldn’t see a reason to unless you’re into high end racing.
Plus your Civilian is beautiful. That was such a cool brand, I had a fixie and regret getting rid of it.
Ride that thing until the wheels fall off, then buy new wheels and keep riding it.
Pros:
1. It’s a bright and shiny new toy
2. It will be lighter and slightly faster
3. Smoother ride/less vibration
Cons
1. Cost
2. Less durable and more brittle
3. Harder / more expensive to repair
4. Waste of tossing your current ride – and can’t be recycled
5. Can last a long time – but if a failure happens, can be catastrophic
Bikes are a bunch of triangles which essentially do not deflect much, most of the comfort will come from seat post and tires. As far as weight maybe it’s worth it to you. go test a few.
For me steel to carbon is a downgrade. That bike of yours looks great. So what if it weighs a bit more and the geometry isn’t race oriented long & low.
Congrats!
I’m usually an Aluminum or Steel guy, but putting the finishing touches on my first carbon build, frame and wheels. I decided I had to give it a try first hand when I saw a deal. I already dislike how cautious/nervous I am about damaging it. Realizing I’m not doing well enough financially to just use it and not care/worry.
Funnily enough, I’m already planning out the steel frame I’d replace it with if/when I end up damaging it.