Originally Posted by FastJake

For those that say aluminum gives a harsh ride I rode my '89 Trek 1500 on a 180 mile group ride across Wisconsin (in one day) and was comfortable the entire time. The frame was all aluminum and even the fork was aluminum. Tire width and pressure has a much greater effect on ride quality than frame material.

Originally Posted by Chombi

I do remember that most of the roads in Wisconsin were mostly smooth and flat (except maybe near the Dells?) compared to other parts of the country. Unless it different near Oshkosh or something??....