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I want to thank everyone for helping me when I wanted larger tires on my current bike. I think,
however, that I'm going to buy a new bike, or a new frame for my current components. My current bike
is a 52cm Easton aluminum frame race bike. I've heard that because my frame size is so small, that
aluminum produces an exceptionally stiff and brutal ride? Is this true? I know that there is a train
of thought that says frame material doesn't matter, but it seems to make sense that a smaller frame
= a stiffer frame. Or am I way off? I had a mid 80s Raleigh touring bike when I was a teenager, and
could ride it comfortably all day. The bike I have now is very uncomfortable, but I don't know if
it's the bike, the aluminum frame/skinny tires, or the fact that I'm not a teenager any more. I'll
be using my bike for general fitness riding and commuting, but I'd like to be as comfortable as
possible while riding a drop bar road bike. I don't really want to ride a 'bent on the road here in
retiree central. I know I had a bunch of questions, but if anyone can suggest a nice comfortable
bike that will fulfill my requirements, I'd appreciate it. I'd like to be able to run a relatively
fat 700c tire, the bike must be comfortable enough for hours in the saddle, and it must have
accomodations for a rack and fenders. I'm willing to spend $1500 maximum. Thanks in advance!
Mike
however, that I'm going to buy a new bike, or a new frame for my current components. My current bike
is a 52cm Easton aluminum frame race bike. I've heard that because my frame size is so small, that
aluminum produces an exceptionally stiff and brutal ride? Is this true? I know that there is a train
of thought that says frame material doesn't matter, but it seems to make sense that a smaller frame
= a stiffer frame. Or am I way off? I had a mid 80s Raleigh touring bike when I was a teenager, and
could ride it comfortably all day. The bike I have now is very uncomfortable, but I don't know if
it's the bike, the aluminum frame/skinny tires, or the fact that I'm not a teenager any more. I'll
be using my bike for general fitness riding and commuting, but I'd like to be as comfortable as
possible while riding a drop bar road bike. I don't really want to ride a 'bent on the road here in
retiree central. I know I had a bunch of questions, but if anyone can suggest a nice comfortable
bike that will fulfill my requirements, I'd appreciate it. I'd like to be able to run a relatively
fat 700c tire, the bike must be comfortable enough for hours in the saddle, and it must have
accomodations for a rack and fenders. I'm willing to spend $1500 maximum. Thanks in advance!
Mike