Originally Posted by
schiiism
So what you're essentially saying is that, if I plan to do most of my riding unencumbered, CF would be the better option to get the most for my money? I do still have my steel tourer for carrying loads and bad weather, so weight and ride quality are my top two priorities for my new bike.
Better is a matter of opinion, but it will absolutely be lighter, and a CF road bike should ride better than most steel touring bikes. That's difficult to compare though, since a touring bike has wider tires.