Quote Originally Posted by snyderd25 View Post
I have elbow issues too... I know carbon absorbs some shock. I steel better?
Remember a wider tire is going to assist with absorbing road vibration. Consider going with at least a 28 if you are riding a 700C tire.

Also if elbow problems are severe don't rule out a slightly more upright riding position with an albatross or a moustache bar. One of my riding partners has rods in her back and rides a LHT with Albatross bars, she zips along a nice pace, even sitting more upright. Another riding partner is missing a finger and the moustache bars give her a better hand position that doesn't put pressure on her knuckle.