I had always heard that aluminum bikes were harsher to ride than their steel counterparts. Did something change in Aluminum design that caused this? Some have mentioned shorter chainstays? Did manufacturers go nuts with the oversized tubing, making them uncomfortable?

Also, is this what the article is talking about https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/...195030961.html? or is this one of the SRs? Do I need an aluminum "sport touring" bike now? So many questions...