Originally Posted by Campag4life

What you write is true, but the takeaway here isn't about that. Its rather about the adaptability of humans. We as riders quickly adapt to any new 'norm' be it ride or handling. Yes there are ranges of characteristics for each material...and there may even be a more compliant Ti bike out there and a stiffer carbon bike...say like a S5 which is bone jarring stiff. But the point is, unless performing back to back testing with focus on certain attributes, we just ride and adapt. Now geometry in my experience is the exception. There may be some adaptability to different geometries but in my case as an old rider, too aggressive a geometry for a 30-50 mile ride will hurt my body versus a less aggressive geometry.