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@kerley
I would still like to see a blind test as I don't belive the uncomfortable alu thing at all.
Just need to make a steel, ti, carbon and alu frame to the exact same dimensions and geometry and then kit out with exact same parts. Then offer £1MM to anyone that can get all 4 right when blindfolded. Where is that grey haired beardy bloke who seems to do that to test 'magicians' such as spoon benders when you need him!
I have been riding an alu frame (scandium) for the last few months (on and off road) and it is more comfortable than the steel frame it replaced. Is that because of frame material or just because it fits better, has different wheels. I don't believe the frame material can be felt after most shock is taken up by the tyres and then the padding on tape, seat, shorts.