Originally Posted by
Eric F
Aluminum frames are stiff...when they're built to be stiff. Same is true for other materials, as well.
My stiffest, harshest bike is a vintage Italian steel bike. My single data point refutes the legendary luxurious steel ride. Of course, that's as ridiculous as the generalization that aluminum is harsh and CF or Ti are somehow magically comfortable.
It's only geometry, tires, and fit parts that make a difference. IMHO of course