You guys don't really know what you're talking about. The only problem with cannondales, or any other aluminum bikes for that matter, is that they will probably break at some point. I've never had any problems with any sort of stretching either, my track frame is quite a few years old at this point and still stiffer than anything else I've ever ridden.

"and seriously, it's a cannondale"??!? What the hell is wrong with that? Cannodale(along with klein) basically pioneered the use of aluminum, which is now pretty much standard. They have always supported racing of all sorts. And unlike your iro/surly/soma/pista/fuji/khs/langster/etc... they are actually made in the US, which counts for something as well, to me at least.

But if you want to ride a steel bike, by all means ride one. There are great things about steel, as well as some drawbacks. It's all about personal preference, I wouldn't dis anyone for riding what they like riding, that's all.