Went from aluminum to carbon, it took a while to feel the difference, but now I can't stand aluminum I went from a 2016 Specialized Allez E5 Sport, which I had slowly upgraded to 11-speed Shimano 105, H+Son Archetype wheelset, GP5000 tires, TPU tubes, Aerofly-style carbon handlebars, and a Power Mirror Expert saddle. The works. It was a light bike, not much heavier than a carbon bike built with the same components. I thought it was a great-looking bike. People say stiff is good, so what could I be missing? I felt like challenging myself on learning how to build more advanced bikes, since building bikes had turned into a separate hobby for me, so I built a custom fully integrated full-carbon frame with a carbon wheelset, 32c tires, and Shimano 105. At first, I was disappointed that the bike only weighed a few hundred grams less.…