Quote Originally Posted by ilima View Post
Probably mostly more comfortable. I've never ridden aluminum/carbon, but I know my full aluminum bike would make my teeth chatter on rough roads.

The way the steel and carbon fit together on the Buenos Aires is way different that the carbon seat/chainstay you see on aluminum frames. I've heard nothing but good things about this bike.
I've done my best to avoid test riding full carbon or steel - I didn't want the temptation. I have carbon wheels,handlebars, seatstays,seatpost, and fork on my aluminum frame - which dampens most of the chatter.

I was managing to resist temptation, and then I saw it weighs 18.5 lbs. Now I'm back to lusting and lecturing myself on fiscal responsibility.