Tim Axtelle wrote:

Jasper Janssen wrote in message . ..
On 11 Jun 2003 17:32:42 -0700, (Chalo) wrote:

Since both of those frame materials are offered because they are
exotic (and not because of any significant superiority compared to
quality steel or aluminum), then the better one is the one that turns
you on more. That's the only noticeable advantage either material
possesses over the cheaper alternatives anyway.

Ti has the big advantage of not needing paint and thus looking great.

Jasper

The other big advantage to Ti over carbon is the metallic 'ping' sound
that the cable spacers make when you go over a bump in the road. I
love that. Probably just me.

Ti has nearly the same ductility as steel. Carbon snaps.