Originally Posted by fietsbob

IF you have a primary use for a light sports frame/ cross bike,
and take some trips with your touring gear aboard, but mostly ride un laden,

Then Ti as a weather resistant, light, flexable shock dampening metal will be suitable..

I needed a frame repair in Ireland, the welding shop primarily made A/C ducts
of Stainless steel,
so Now, steel frame is better than new, and I rode on for months, thereafter,
[other than burned paint]

Ti bike, if any material problems, you have to end the trip, there, and go home..