TOT - bike info needed, Looking for a nice frame Options

[Porcharu]

I am starting to look for a nice steel frame to replace the nasty aluminum Klein that I currently have. Looking for a nice long distance setup, not a race frame. Nothing real fancy needed - but something worthy of Campy Record (almost 20 years old now) componants. Any ideas?

[PRS914-6]

First let me say that I'm no pro on cycling, I pleasure ride frequently. Did about 2500 miles last summer mostly in 25-50 mile rides with a few longer.

I went from an aluminum frame bike to a carbon fiber bike and could not believe the difference in ride quality. The difference was noticeable at the first bump and what sold me immedidately. The carbon was like having a suspension compared to the aluminum frame. So the question to you is why not a carbon frame? Is there a reason to avoid that for long distance?

[dion9146]

First let me say that I'm no pro on cycling, I pleasure ride frequently. Did about 2500 miles last summer mostly in 25-50 mile rides with a few longer.

I went from an aluminum frame bike to a carbon fiber bike and could not believe the difference in ride quality. The difference was noticeable at the first bump and what sold me immedidately. The carbon was like having a suspension compared to the aluminum frame. So the question to you is why not a carbon frame? Is there a reason to avoid that for long distance?

Same thought. I started in steel, went to aluminum, went back to steel, and finally carbon. That's the end of the road for me. Nothing is this comfortable. I bought a Raleigh Competition frameset off of eBay for $350. Not the best top of the line frame, but I also stopped racing 15 years ago and it suits me just fine.

Last year after our first century, my riding partner was crying he hurt so bad, I felt great. He was riding aluminum.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Dion