It's probably is personal preference, so why don't you pop down to the bike shop and try them out?
Don't worry, I will. Just thought GA2G (or anyone else...) might have more useful advice seeing as he mentioned frame material and the rider's weight as factors to consider.
I imagine how a bike feels will trump what it's made of, especially as I'm new to it all - but then again, being new means I might be missing out some important technical information, no matter how thoroughly I research...
Don't worry, I will. Just thought GA2G (or anyone else...) might have more useful advice seeing as he mentioned frame material and the rider's weight as factors to consider.
I imagine how a bike feels will trump what it's made of, especially as I'm new to it all - but then again, being new means I might be missing out some important technical information, no matter how thoroughly I research...