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Specialized Roubaix SL4 Expert Disc Di2 2014 Road Bike







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Carbon is especially problematic with clamping forces, so be careful if you need any clamps on frame tubes. –  arne Feb 26 at 11:08

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Moot has options such as DI2 routing and rack eyelets. And it is a bike designed to take a load. moots.com/our-bike/cross/psychlo-x/options –  Blam Nov 14 at 14:16

I just watched the video that was posted for the Axiom racks - brilliant! I'm in a similar situation: I need a new road bike, have been eyeing up higher end carbon bikes, I have the opportunity to commute 20km each way to work (with a secure place to store my bike while I work), want to use the time as training time, don't want to use an old clunker when I can use my weekend race/dream bike, and am looking for a pannier option. I was looking at the Thule Pack 'n Ride as an option, but it has to strap to the frame - alarm bells. The Axiom is not placing any real weight on the carbon frame at all. By far the majority of the load is being directed straight to the skewer and the rear wheel while the horizontal arm is there for support; might take a small amount of weight...but I've seen some very large people riding carbon, so shouldn't be an issue. How is this honestly going to have a negative impact on the frame? And why do people seem to think that only commuting bikes get dirty with salt and mud? If I'm spending the cash, I want to ride it, not keep it for best.

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But it does put stress on the frame. When the rack swings it puts side to side load on the dropouts. That is a stress that bike was not designed to take. The geometry of the bike was not designed for handing with weight back there. –  Blam Oct 29 at 13:51

Ignore the nay sayers - I've been commuting on a carbon frame for 3000 miles - 20 miles per day plus 50 at weekends.

It's been absolutely fantastic. Just don't bunny hop curbs and it'll stay good.

Even if I wrecked it I'd still replace it with another carbon frame. If it makes such a difference on a track, why not get that benefit during the times by far and away you use it the most?

I just wish I could attach panniers easily to it too!

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Does not answer the question. –  mattnz Jun 23 at 0:09
The question is about racks on a carbon frame, not about commuting on one. –  7thGalaxy Oct 29 at 15:09

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