>>992783Q:
I'm new to the road bikes (after 10+ years of absence on my old mtb) and wanted to ask a few questions:
1) What width of tire is optimal, is 28 mm a game changer? I have read that its excellent to kite the corners with it.
2) Is Shimano 105 group set considered a Top Option that bunk Ultegra and (especially) Dura-Ace?
3) Can I use 3rd party locking mechanisms/screws on the wheels so they could be less vulnerable to thieves?
4) Pair of New wheel set are considered one of the most important upgrades. Should I upgrade for "light weight" or "more aero dynamic" set of wheels?
5) What overall weight for road bike is considered to be Good/Best/Optimal without spending $10k+ (my budget is around $1500/$2000)
6) I read a lot of controversy and memes regarding the carbon bicycles, but the fork and stem is usually made out of carbon that include the handle bars as well or wheels themselves. So why then carbon frames have a low recognition around here? Is it because they are much expensive? Shouldn't carbon be at least 5 times tougher to break than Alu so that could last as life time investment?
