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Old 11-28-23 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Kontact
Aluminum Cannondales don't damp vibration any more than steel does. Aluminum transmits vibration very well.
Go learn something about elastic modulus. Steel has a high elastic modulus which means it is springier and transmits vibrations better. Aluminum has about 1/3 the elastic modulus of steel and transmits vibrations poorly. Both transmit some vibration but aluminum transmits less.
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