Originally Posted by ShinyBaldy
If we wanted to compare because we have some curiousity - why not look at real data of the material's properties? Alum has no fatigue resistance - so the frames have to designed with less flex in mind because flex would shorten the lifespan. Titanium, steel and composites have fatigue resistance so they can be engineered with more flex without sacrificing longevitiy.
Nicely stated.
LOL....I just wonder how long my 46cm aluminum handlebars are going to last when they keep flexing on me in the drops (hoods no problem, but in the drops and they flex)