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Endurance or go straight for aero frame as my first bike ?

Reddit r/cyclingΒ·u/ShayzerPlayΒ·about 1 month ago
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Endurance or go straight for aero frame as my first bike ? Hey everyone, Before asking my question, some context : I have always owned MTBs but very occasionally (like 1 or 2 times a year ahaha), nothing serious. Zero road experience. I decided to go for a full custom build starting from a Chinese frame. I am 6’3” so I settled on the LightCarbon LCR018-D, a nice all-road endurance frame with some aero touches. But the more content I consume, the more I get tempted by proper aero frames, specifically the Mondince FM126 which has a race aggressive geometry (same geometry as the Tarmac SL8). My question is not really about the brands themselves, but for a first road bike, would you recommend going straight for an aero frame, or is it wiser to start with something more comfortable and forgiving? Should I cancel my LCR018-D order ? And if the answer is go aero, is there a simple at home flexibility test to know whether I can physically handle an aggressive position, without a full bike fit?…

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