Originally Posted by
RoadGuy
Define what you mean by "better"...
In general, modern high end aluminum bikes are lighter, and more rigid (with the exception of some early Cannondale bikes (which were as stiff as a 2 X 4) than early high end aluminum bikes. But I don't find them to be more comfortable. I think comfort is a proportional to the rigidity of the frame, and modern frame more rigid, resulting in a less comfortable ride.
You realize that engineering and designs can make certain parts of the frame more compliant right? So they can be rigid at, say the BB, and compliant at, say the rear seatstays etc. What you just said is factually incorrect, fyi.