Originally Posted by Dave Moulton

I really can’t comment on any material other than steel because I have had no experience there; either building or riding. I always felt that a good steel frame is like a very strong spring in that it has just the right amount of give when a rider makes a sudden effort and it transfers that energy directly and efficiently to the rear wheel.

Aluminum does not have these spring like qualities, and CF it would depend on how the frame is constructed. Like I say; I don’t have the experience to give an honest answer.