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  • I already have the SS version and it appears to be very similar but looks even nicer than the 853 frame. I've done the carbon thing and apart from weight they offer no advantages (to me) over steel/ti/ss - however appearance wise I prefer the later.
    I have not intention to race or train so as long as the bike looks good (to me) and performs well (minimum 6800) how 'stiff' the bottom bracket area is, etc is of little concern.

  • offer no advantages (to me)

    Very surprising! The power transfer you get on carbon is unlike any for me. I am riding a macho man, CAAD10 and Emonda SL .. Emonda is just out of this world when it comes to staying fresh on a long ride as a result of it requiring less power to go at same speed. I am not sure about carbon's dampening properties. But for anything else, carbon wins (for me).

    I don't train or race either, just instagram.

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