mechanicmatt

I had a Raleigh SP1000 which was like a high end technium. The rear stays were steel and the front triangle was bonded titanium to the steel joints. I road it for two years, once to twice a week, with dura ace hubs, mavic rims, in other words a decent setup. I always, felt like it was a deadish ride as well. I think it is bonded frame. I ride an old lugged Trek 560 with Reynolds 531 now and the ride is night and day different. I couldn't tell you why.

I did switch that Raleigh tires from 23c to 25c though and I can say that it did actually make a difference in feel, but the lugged Trek is definitely a different feel. I think it is a by product of bonded triangles.