Road Bicycle Frame Material???
I'm a bit in the dark here. I'm about to make the switch to a road bike from a mountain bike (I'm currently living in the city). I was set on getting a Giant OCR aluminum framed bike, but after doing a bit of research found out that people say it is NOT a smooth ride, and steel is much more comfortable, and that newer steel frames are getting lighter as well (with weight being previously a pitfall for steel). Can someone break down the differences, and what I should get? I don't want titanium, or scandium etc. because I must consider price. Also, what are some good STEEL framed bikes to consider? I'd want the STI shifters (the shifters on the brake levels). Also, if someone knows a lot about bikes please email me at pinetreeforest123@yahoo.com, I'd really appreciate talking to someone knowledgable. My budget is 500$ or below as well. Thanks!
You won't be getting much for $500, and won't really have a choice at that price point. You will be getting heavy wheels, Sora shifters (that you can ONLY shift from the hoods), Taiwanese Tektro components, an all aluminum frame and probably an aluminum fork. You'll be lucky to find a carbon fork at that price.
Not to disappoint you, but your budget is VERY low for a new road bike. For some reason, they tend to be more expensive than mountain bikes, and there is a large price gap between your budget and a decent starting ride.
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