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Old 23-12-2011, 03:25 PM   #356
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Default Re: New to cycling

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Originally Posted by HLC
5 years at low use is nothing for carbon Shav! Just don't leave it lying in the sun somewhere ha ha

5 years at 400+ Kms per week and it'll probably start to get a bit flexy lol

You'll do fine with carbon/105! Save your coins for the future for when you want to (need to) buy something real nicer!
Killer. So you reckon a carbon bike after 5-10yo, not dropped with minimum Shimano 105s would do the job nicely over that level of time? If I could, I'd rather up grade parts over time rather than ditch the bike after a few years to upgrade to a newer one. Again, Im no pro, but if I can make it enjoyable for longer, then I think its a win/win situation.

Thanks again Henri
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