Originally Posted by jamesdak

Hmmm, by coincidence I rode my 1987 Paramount today that's equipped with carbon fiber bars and a carbon fiber fork. I did the same route today I did on my Giordana XL Super yesterday. When going over the rougher sections of road today I realized that the CF bars and fork still weren't as good as the steel alloy setup on the Giordana. Both running the same tires at the same pressure. So in use I don't see the difference in terms of comfort. I guess there is a weight savings.