I have to admit that, on a perfect surface, my Trek 5900 Superlight is one magical experience --responsive and quick, and light in the climbs. I guess expansion joints and road chop are less common in better climates than upper midwest. I'm jealous.
Well if he is in fact in Pa. there is little chance he's ever even seen a perfect surface. In Pa. when they pave a road they put the smooth side down.