Hi,

I've always had a nagging question about all these materials, and it seems like the right place to ask it!

If steel/carbon/ti makes for a smooth ride through shock absorbtion, does that mean that your power is absorbed slightly through the bike? Or are modern bikes designed to counteract this effect whilst providing the absortion of vibrations only?

I have an all alloy bike, and it feels rough after an hour or so, but I wouldn't say it's something that I have really thought to be a problem. Is alloy longer lasting than carbon?

Nick.