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ydm9 wrote:
In general, how does the ride compare between a bike with steel frame
and a bike with an aluminum frame with carbon seat stays and a carbon
fork? I realize that there are many variables that can affect the
ride quality, so I'm just asking in general. Just how much of the
"road buzz" does the carbon stays and fork filter out?

There is no "in general" answer to this, you have to compare specific
complete bicycles if you want to know how they ride and even then
most comparisons are highly subjective.

For most recreational riders, their discomfort on the bike is a
function of bad bike fit and lack of mileage - neither problem is
affected by frame material.