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jim-ratliff

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Re: My new Ibis...
« Reply #15 on: July 20, 2010, 09:47:52 am »
Titanium, my thoughts are it makes a great bike material, damp, light and strong. I think the highpoint of Ti frames was prior to, or at the onset of, the development of the carbon fiber frames. As the pro's ride carbon frames and that's where all the "buzz" is, Ti's luster been reduced.? Also, the new carbon designs are very cool to look out, where Ti has the dated traditional look. If I ever come across one on craigslist, I might go ride it and see what happens.

Mike:  Lynn has a LiteSpeed Catalyst with Compagnolo components for sale (road triple crank).  This was Doug's race bike before he got the matching GT titaniums for he and Lynn, which Lynn still rides, with DuraAce components and Doug's Zipp race wheels.  Like you said, not particularly sexy looking but a solid bike, probably a 53-54" frame.
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