I am looking to buy a new road bike and my number 1 priority is a comfortable, butt pain free, ride for long distance riding. Oh, and the frame has to support a rack because I usually ride with panniers. I've been doing a lot of reading mostly on the web about different frame materials and I'm confused.
So, I would like to hear your answer to the following question and feel free to be verbose:
All other things being equal (meaning that assuming the bike fits perfectly, the same geometry, cost is not an issue), what frame material would you most like to be riding on mile 90 of a century?
I would especially like to hear from those who have owned or significantly ridden a variety of different materials such as carbon, titanium and steel.
I really appreciate your opinion, and you'll help me settle on my new dream machine!
So, I would like to hear your answer to the following question and feel free to be verbose:
All other things being equal (meaning that assuming the bike fits perfectly, the same geometry, cost is not an issue), what frame material would you most like to be riding on mile 90 of a century?
I would especially like to hear from those who have owned or significantly ridden a variety of different materials such as carbon, titanium and steel.
I really appreciate your opinion, and you'll help me settle on my new dream machine!