Justin
Maximum Pace
- Nov 12, 2016
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Some work was needed to fix the gold leaf as it seemed to be deteriorating (which gold obviously shouldn't do). It's back now and looking as good as new, and is still a dream to ride. There is a very noticeable difference between the Field and my gravel bike.
Can I ask how much it weighs (obviously minus bike computer, water bottles, etc.) I'm curious because I spent my first 12 years on a steel road bike (photos attached) and in that time I never seriously contemplated carbon because I never seriously considered myself a hardcore cyclist. Eventually I got tired of being dropped by mates on big climbs and made the switch. The steel bike had an old C-record group, so the full build wasn't exactly light. It clocked in at roughly 10kg. I don't regret making the change to carbon and shedding nearly 3kg, but I do miss the feel of steel. The idea of a modern, lightweight steel build is an appealing one.