Well, I used to think my Bridgestone RB-1 steel frame that I owned forever was the greatest thing since sliced bread. I owned an aluminum stiff mountain bike and didn't ever want to subject myself to the battery on an aluminum roadbike. I knew the Steel Frame was heavy but it fit me like a glove and for flat riding was the best thing ever. But, as you all know, every ride is not flat! So last year, I was able to ride a carbon bike (borrowed) Giant TCR. Oooh Laa Laa! I can FLY UP HILL NOW! It rides really comfortably also. The only thing that I notice about it is that it sometimes scary in the wind (especially sidewinds) which is exacerbated by the wheels I run but the fact that the bike is light weight and I am pretty light weight can make it difficult to handle in the wind (I live in Northern Arizona and we have WIND!) So, when I had to return the borrowed Giant, I went out and bought a GIANT - TMobile frame. I love my bike! I'm even going to sell the Steel Bridgestone and I never thought I would do that.

Just did the Bicycle Tour of Colorado and I'm glad I had the wonderful light Giant on all those passes!

Keep riding no matter what - enjoy the bike you have - it the ride that counts not the bike!