I am planning to buy a new bike (much due) and want to stick with aluminum as I’m super clumsy. I was wondering if any of you use aluminum bikes for racing, and if you do, show me your build! Hope to take some inspiration from some absolute hitters!

What advantages would an aluminum frame have over its carbon counterpart?

I have both a CAAD12 and supersix hi-mod the CAAD12 is 1/2 the price for minimal weight difference. So if you’re racing crits and dont want to break a carbon frame (i’ve broken two) it’s a worthwhile alternative. the CAAD12 is stiffer in a sprint than the supersix. It’s also stiffer overall, so …

@Stu_Richards , I’m 6’3" or 6’4" and I ride a 58cm.

Hmm, I’m 6.1 (185) long in the leg, short in torso so might be able to go 56. Think I’ll have to try before I buy.

I am 180 cm with long legs, short torso. I have Caad12 in 58 and it is just fine, but I think I would get a 56 if I was buying the frame now.

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Geezz not many Allez’s here… its a bit of a CAAD fest, Luck I sit in both camps :stuck_out_tongue: My 2018 Allez in day glow colours running Sram Red the OG edition(10sp) and some 38mm carbon rims. [41215802_10156624271620396_6806587106102607872_o] and my CAAD 10, running Ultegra Di2 I have s…

How does it go up (and descend) Arthur’s? :wink:

When comparing this Allez to my other carbon bikes, it is just amazing to see the value. If Sagan can race to a podium on one, then it has all the capability required for an amateur like me. The crankset is now a color matching Dura-Ace 7800. [image]

What did you get it down to weight wise? 15-15.5 is definitely achievable with these with a nice set of race/training wheels and other upgrades. Very, very, very clean.

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