Let me state that I am a profound advocate of the steel frame.

However, with the recent post-holiday sale assault via the internet, I have noticed some smokin' deals on aluminum frames/carbon forks with high end components and cry- for- your- mommy prices.

In the forum opinion, could I reduce the transfer of road vibration from the frame with, say, a sprung Brooks saddle, slightly wider tires, even a mild suspension seat post? (I realize I risk roadie ridicule with any of these modifications.)

I have ridden steel for the last 10 years, do 6 or so centuries a year, lots of time on the bike, blah, blah, blah....