Originally Posted by
rpenmanparker
In general it is accepted that there are very fine Al frames. But it is also widely accepted that Al cannot provide the same desired balance of stiffness and comfort that can be achieved with CF composite. If you are more pleased by the idea of riding a metal frame than the notion of having the current ultimate in stiffness-comfort balance, then likely Al is for you.
You want comfort? Stop pumping up your tires to 120 psi. My CAAD10 is just as comfortable as any carbon frame I've ridden. But I don't notice comfort, I'm usually not going that slow.