Lexa vs. Madone

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I don't know enough about the 2 bikes to give you advice in that regard, but I will say that if you live in an area with rougher roads that full carbon is a beautiful thing. My first bike was aluminum with a carbon fork and was miserable on our chipsealed roads. New bike is entirely carbon and the comfort difference is like night and day. If money is no object (or not a huge one), I'd go with the carbon off the bat.

BTW, I always find it interesting when I see road bikes with flat bars, vs. traditional dropped bars. Flat bars limit a rider to ONE hand position, which I can't think is comfortable for long rides. I tend to use all surfaces of my handlebars on long rides to prevent pain/pressure/strain in any one area of my hands.