by Ihavenonickname » 02 Mar 2015 14:10
I think it's a number of factors.
The geometry of the Peugeot is far racier, which I find more comfortable (the spesh is slammed right down but still about 3 inches higher at the front, but that's what you get for buying a sportive bike, and to be honest it isn't uncomfortable just less comfortable). The ride is also buttery smooth, I've never ridden a carbon frame so cant compare but the HLE is just so much better at absorbing road buzz than the alloy frame, even with carbon forks and seat pillar.
Probably just as important is that as a kid I always wanted a Peugeot road bike, not sure why I just always loved the look of them, and as superficial as it is I just love looking at that bike.
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