Originally Posted by
Metieval
Oh I've seen all kinds of tips for riding rough roads.
Less psi
Relax
Higher gear
Wider tires
I've yet to read any article on how to ride rough roads / cobble stone that suggest buying a bicycle with a frame that is a flexible noodle.
Maybe you know of a few articles that suggest flexible frames?
There are plenty of road race bikes with targeted vertical frame compliance. Flexible seat posts, seat stays, chainstays, forks, bars etc. It doesn't make them flexible noodles. It's all about directional stiffness.