Originally Posted by leonardo da vin
I never feel beat up after 6 hours rides on my superstiff c'dale, the only thing I feel are my legs hurting. All this talk about comfort/compliance LOL. If you feel pain anywhere but your legs, you simply need an other position, saddle or pedals!
AMEN baby - the harshness of Aluminum is a little overstated I think, owning several Al bikes. I'm fairly big though, so maybe weight helps.
My father has a Litespeed Ultimate, though, and I have to say it IS a bit smoother ride. Can't say I'm any less tired when I ride his though.