Slowman just reviewed the new 2004 QR range of bikes and makes an interesting remark when talking about Ti as a material for building frames when reviewing the new SANTO.
“This bike ought to really sell well. Especially if you do a lot of traveling, or treat your bike less than nicely. Here’s a mid-priced bike in tri geometry that won’t dent, won’t rust, the paint won’t chip.”
Now this makes me wonder if you do travel to races a lot is Ti the best durable frame material you can choose or even if you want to make a longer term investment.
You should see the paint job on my carbon bike after 5 years of travelling, destroyed, mostly on one trip in Spain. I’m respraying it this month, but have since bought a Tiphoon.