Originally Posted by
TVS_SS
How does the "designer" accomplish his final result? he knows the influence of the design parameters, precisely what we are trying to discuss here.
Actually, no. Let's go to the text:
Originally Posted by
TVS_SS
The long held debate between the vast selection of frame materials and ride comfort could easily be "tested" yet i have not seen hard facts surrounding this.
You say this is easy, but you have not presented any test which would separate out the influence of design from material. A simple example shows why this is not only difficult but unrealistic. Compare and contrast the ride characteristics of a Vitus 929 and a Cannondale CAAD 3 with special attention to the role of frame material.