Quote Originally Posted by pll View Post
That was a very interesting comparison, Cataboo.

I just pulled the trigger last night and ordered a nice carbon bike, a huge upgrade from my all aluminum bike. I'm hoping to ride more smoothly instead of jumping off the saddle in anticipation of every bump in the road. Sometimes my hands are sore for days... I'm really hoping that will change.
A lot of people will tell you it depends on the geometry of the carbon or ti bikes- so my comparisons may really only apply to my bikes There is 6/4 titanium which should be stiffer than 3/2

There are lots of threads on here on what to do to help your wrists - I have annoying wrist issues, so even on the carbon or ti bike, I have to have everything perfect. I like carbon handlebars that have the flat wing shape with gel underneath the handlebar tape, I have to rip the padding out of my gloves, and I keep my hands neutral, elbows bent - and if I get all of that right, I can pretty much ride without any hand pain. (okay, eventually the glove works its way up my thumb webbing and its irritating. ) And lots of ibuprofen

I hope you love your new bike