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> Carbon fiber frames dampen road vibrations a lot better than aluminum and are noticeably less “harsh” to ride.

This opinion piece argues that steel, not aluminum, is the alternative. Slightly wider tires makes differences between frame materials subtle[1]. Wider tires are more comfortable and certainly not dramatically slower[2].

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcRzp6xwuzE

[2] https://www.renehersecycles.com/why-wider-tires-are-not-slow... (written by a wide tire salesman)



Did you read my comment ?Steel bike people are going for retro flair, not modern performance.




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