Originally Posted by
prathmann
Whichever is used on the bike you end up liking to ride the best. Good bikes can be made of either one, so choice of frame material would be way down the list of my priorities. More important would be that the frame geometry fits you comfortably and gives the type of handling characteristics you like, the component quality, that it'll accept the tire size you want and any desired accessories (fenders, racks, etc.).
+2
I've commuted mostly on steel bikes, but also on aluminum bikes over the years, and honestly, big picture, either one works well. All the other aspects of the bike noted above are far more important than the difference between steel and aluminum in the frame and fork. I'm currently riding aluminum, but would have no problem with steel.
Rick / OCRR