Originally Posted by Trogon
I have a Moots Vamoots and a couple of high end aluminum bikes. At 105psi with a Fizik Pave saddle and similar wheels - they all ride the same. Does the fact that they're high end frames guarantee that they will ride better than your allez - who knows. You might find they're not worth the newly spent 5 grand.
Buy any high end bike in any material because you're looking for an excellent ride.
Buy a ti bike because you like the way they look.
i think what Trogon is saying above is true given a nicely paved surface. If your riding brings you on roads that are less than perfect then Ti beats Al in every single ride category (feel, comfort, life, power transfer) >> although high end Eddy Merkxx Al feels close to Lightspeed Ti.
The strength of good Ti frames lies in its welds and right amount of flex.
**weak: Ti has the 'soul' you are looking for. people love their Ti & CF & steel bikes. I've yet to find the unique love affair with Al that the owners of other materials boast about.