Originally Posted by
bretgross
"Once you've had black..."
As I was contemplating the specs of the new (replacement for my bike destroyed by the pickup that rear-ended us) I looked at the available colors. Lots of beautiful options.
After giving it a couple days thought, I went with black... again.
On a more general note, lots of riders -- especially those of us over 50 -- are looking for a bike that they'll own for many years. Maybe even looking for the 'last bike' we'll ever buy. For many of us, it makes sense to get a custom built frame, sized to our personal measurements, and equipped with durable (and serviceable) components.
It requires a bit of planning, but it's worth the effort!
Custom bikes are great, if you know what you want or what to ask for. That takes experience. I wouldn't recommend a custom bike to someone until they have ridden for several years and gone through a couple bikes (at least). But if you know what you want, I would highly recommend a custom Ti frame for its ride quality and durability. BTW, any bike's ride qualities can be changed by swapping wheelsets and or tires (within the parameters of the frame, can't make a noodle frame a super rigid sprinter etc.)