Originally Posted by CliffordK

I've been riding my Titanium bike almost exclusively since assembly Feb 1. Steel will now be my sunshine bike... if it ever comes back. My Ti bike may be stiffer than some due to using a MTB frame with Road wheels. A lot seems to be dependent on the tire choice and pressure.

Anyway, I have no doubt there have been some improvements in comfort since my almost 50 year old bike was made, with a lot of effort in high-tech design today.