1. Introduction
Many cyclists ride their bikes for hours during a single trip. Comfort during cycling is therefore
important for both recreational riders and professional riders. Vibrations are an important source of
discomfort. Vibrations from road irregularities are transferred through the bike to the cyclist. ‘Stronger’
vibrations will lead to a less comfortable ride. There are numerous options to dampen these vibrations, for
example deflating the tires. But a frame with less vertical stiffness would in theory also result in fewer
vibrations.