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Blue Jays
Positives:- never rusts
- incredibly strong
- beautiful to behold
- lightweight
- lively/snappy feel
- like steel but better
Negatives:- expensive to manufacture
- expensive to purchase
- purchase only from proven builders
I have a titanium bike and agree wth all of the above. I wasn't actually looking for a ti bike, but found one on sale and really like it. BTW, this is no disrepect to other materials. I think aluminum, steel and carbon are all good--in the hands of the right builder.
[Edit] FWIW--I have five bikes. I ride the ti bike--a Lemond Victoire--more than the others combined. I do not intend to get another bike for a good long time. So, bottom line, I'm happy.