Originally Posted by
Wilfred Laurier
Option 1: Don't be fooled by the myths about steel - there may be some comfort advantage if using narrow high pressure tires, but if you have over ~32mm tires, deflection in the tire is 100X what the frame can provide.
Aluminum is generally a better material for Clydesdales IMO.
I have ridden aluminum bikes, including my ‘Dale mountain bike. Aluminum can be pretty harsh compared to steel.
May I suggest a nice, used Ti frame. I had a Litespeed Classic Ti bike that I bought used. It was supremely comfortable. Unfortunately it did not fit me right so I had to sell it.