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• #2
It's definitely comfier commuting on carbon, I would never lock up mine anywhere though. If you're worrying about it before you've even got it, it's probably not the best idea.
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• #3
Would you have any issues getting a d-lock around the frame and rear wheel?
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• #4
I wouldn't commute on carbon if I had to lock it anywhere.
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• #5
Only needs someone to drop their heavy Dutch bike against the seat stay and your frame is fucked.
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• #6
there are also plenty of abandoned bikes that have been mangled by delivery vans turning round
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• #7
Commuting on carbon is fine, rode into London for 3 years 100-125 miles a week on many a carbon bike. Don't hit potholes or you'll need new rims, I've always run a carbon frame and decent strong aluminium wheels i.e. Fulcrum 4's or Mavic Ksyriusms.
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Word etc.
Unfortunately as it'll be my college runabout I won't have the luxury of keeping it inside somewhere away from the plebs and ham-fisted college cyclists, so the prospect of carbon salvery will have to be reserved for a "sunday best" build. Think I'm gonna pucker up and plump for a histo in a few weeks, the alu/carbon setup has served me well thus far.
I've my eye on a used Planet X Stealth Pro to replace my ageing Pre Cursa which is my current daily commuter/ workhorse. Anyone used the Planet X(or any other carbon frameset for this matter) for daily commuting duties? My main concern is the inevitable bumps, scratches and knocks that framesets pick up from being locked to poles/ bars etc. Is the finish on the frame tough enough or will it pick up lots of marks and gouges?
I'm not fussed on an aesthetic level but wouldn't want the carbon to deteriorate in terms of strength. I've thought that a wrap of some material over the toptube or seattube could be a good idea or something similar to give a bit of extra protection when locking. I'm cool with any additional stiffness/ aggressive geometry that the Planet X has to offer over the Pre Cursa, it's just the more delicate frame material that's my only qualm.
Perhaps this is a totally silly idea, but any feedback is very much appreciated.