Quote Originally Posted by mimitabby View Post
LIsa, that's why i opted away from the lovely lugs too But my bike is so sweetly welded, i don't mind.
Oh, I didn't realize that about your choosing the non-lugged!
I was so glad when you got your wonderful bike and it was so beautiful and perfect.

If you are worried about teeth rattling how come you're not getting a steel fork?
I have discussed it with several people i trust. One man in particular used to race steel bikes for years and still loves steel bikes. He told me that a carbon fork on a steel bike was the smoothest and most responsive steering combination he ever rode. He told me that was the best single piece of advice he could give me. Apparently a carbon fork flexes very nicely with a steel frame. Also, I am trying to lose a few pounds off my next bike where I can, so that only adds to the appeal.