Originally Posted by bikerosity57

Of course the Reynolds framed bike was faster! I've noticed my Reynolds framed Vent Noir is faster, and stiffer than my much more modern Mercier Corbus made of butted aluminum. I suspect the stiffer, more efficient frame has a lot to do with it. However, the reynolds framed Vent Noir is a LOT harsher on poorly paved roads. Luckily I used a modified Brooks anatomic saddle.