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I've ridden carbon for years...then I discovered scandium. I also have a serotta ti legend. I agree that engineering plays a big part to the longevity and ride quality but material does has inherent qualities. I also agree that weight is important, but it just depends. if you're going to commute 5 miles, will an extra couple of pounds matter? if you're going on a lunch time training ride, don't you want an extra weight to get you into shape? I think it was Greg Lemond that said to start the season on a steel bike, transfer to a ti bike and get on a carbon frame for the tour.
I love it when people tell me how important it is to have a lightweight carbon bike and then slap on a hug seat bag.
as for the ti vs carbon question, I still have a bike with a steel fork, but how many of you ride on carbon forks? just about every high end bike has a carbon fork! carbon is great!