The vibration dampening advantage of carbon.
I’ve heard it many times and I’ve heard people profess it quite vigorously.
‘You must use a carbon seatpost on that bike…’
‘You will be better off with carbon bars … less vibration… less tiring on the muscles..’
We’ve all heard this about components and frames. At least with frames a few intelligent voices have explained that it’s not the material – it’s the build. You can make a really stiff bike or a flexy noodle with any material (carbon, aluminum, steel, titanium), it all depends on how you build it and such. This is probably one of the underlying reasons for buying from a known, quality manufacturer.
So, keeping to components (seatposts, bars, stems, seat rails) for now, is there any proof that carbon is worthwhile? Is there really a measureable reduction in vibration, and does that make a difference during a ride? (Especially after you factor in saddles, bar tape and gloves)
I suppose you could put a ‘vibrations meter’ on a saddle or bars and put the bike on rollers with dimples and measure the differences. Has anyone done it?
Just a new year thought.
Thanks
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"Competetive sport begins where healthy sport ends"
I’ve heard it many times and I’ve heard people profess it quite vigorously.
‘You must use a carbon seatpost on that bike…’
‘You will be better off with carbon bars … less vibration… less tiring on the muscles..’
We’ve all heard this about components and frames. At least with frames a few intelligent voices have explained that it’s not the material – it’s the build. You can make a really stiff bike or a flexy noodle with any material (carbon, aluminum, steel, titanium), it all depends on how you build it and such. This is probably one of the underlying reasons for buying from a known, quality manufacturer.
So, keeping to components (seatposts, bars, stems, seat rails) for now, is there any proof that carbon is worthwhile? Is there really a measureable reduction in vibration, and does that make a difference during a ride? (Especially after you factor in saddles, bar tape and gloves)
I suppose you could put a ‘vibrations meter’ on a saddle or bars and put the bike on rollers with dimples and measure the differences. Has anyone done it?
Just a new year thought.
Thanks
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"Competetive sport begins where healthy sport ends"