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Originally Posted by look 171
How does it ride compared to a new carbon frame? That I mean responsiveness not just the way steel feels.
Reason I ask is that I have been riding my old Colnago C 40 cruising around with my boy for the past month. Its a dream to ride, smooth, feel pretty good off the saddle. Got on my Time yesterday in over a month, and it just went without much effort. Stiff and smooth for sure, but I felt every bump on the road unlike the collage or the Merlin.
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That's not an easy question to answer. The short version is
"It depends".
(All of this is assuming the rider isn't heavy and they have a seat that suits their sit bones)
Generally a traditional lugged steel framed bike on alloy rimed wheels rides like a Cadillac but the steering is razor sharp!
Carbon has become dominant for a bunch of good reasons, the main one being weight and I've owned a few over the years.
I've also managed to wreck 3 frames without even trying.
The Masi 3V Volumetrico frame I posted above rides like an early carbon frame. (Over sized tubes and unique internal lugs)
- It's really stiff compared to a traditional lugged steel bikes and IMO it's the best steel frame ever made.
It feels planted and secure regardless of what surface you're on.
BTW: Your Colnago C40 is only going one way in value. A modern classic and they're in demand.