>>1908148Short answer, is they cant afford it so they hate it.
Long answer:
They are more expensive than their aluminium counterparts. But Aluminium gives way less freedom of construction to the manufacturer, so you get bikes that try to look like carbon but are way more heavy and have worse response since they cant mimic the various thickness variation a carbon frame can support.
Check also this, all alu road bike have carbon forks. This is because its a way lighter material and has a better shock absorption capacity.
>>1908151Its not only the weight, there are high end aero carbon bikes that weight more than aluminium 90's road race bike. Its the aero shape and handling response that makes carbon superior for road racing.
>>1908090Get clipless pedals, cycling shoes and a professional bike fit. If you plan to ride long distances a bad posture will make your life miserable.
>but pedalling upstroke its a mith! Clipless are uselessNo they arent, they keep your foot always in the perfect spot to push down at every stroke.
