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If Monocoque Carbon Frames Were Built Like Carbon Forks and Wheels, Frames Would Ride Better

The lightest carbon road forks weigh about 425 grams. The lightest carbon road frames weigh about 700 grams. These forks weigh 60% of the frames but have only 30% of the surface area and are much simpler products. In short, if forks are properly built, frames are severely underbuilt and much too light. Frame performance, durability, and safety are all crippled by this difference.

carbon frames are too light compared to carbon forks and carbon wheels

“I fell in love immediately. The bike was exactly what I'd wanted it to be. It's light, but not so light that I worry about it. It's stiff and efficient-feeling, but not so stiff that it pummels me on crummy roads. It's full of personality and life, snappy and communicative but never yells at me.” - velo.outside.com