Ok, thanks for the info, although here is my dilema.. .
I have a trek aluminum "alpha white" frame . the next step up is alpha black, then alpha red… what is so much better about the frame in the REAL world ?
I’ve searched everywhere for specs on weight, strength differences, and cannot find anything.. lets say I had an alpha white frame, and top of the line compnents, one step above all the components that come with the 8500 series trek, which is alpha red (best) which bike would be better ?
why would it be a waste of money ? the 8500 cost almost $2900…. if I spent $2600 on upgrading parts.. I would have some very nice components.. I wouldn’t spend that much the first day, but just as money comes avalible.. then when the time comes, can’t i just switch all the parts over to a nicer frame, like a "alpha red" frame or even a carbon fiber trek frame ?
Why is this not good ?
How "sub-par" is my alpha white frame compared to lets say a alpha red frame ?