Originally Posted by
tjspiel
Why? I'm just curious. For some people the carbon footprint may be a point to consider. If it's inaccurate then I'd like to hear that too. Someone has suggested that since Ti frames don't need to be painted that may offset somewhat the high energy costs it takes to make the frame.
If we're talking about a used Ti frame, then that's a different matter as the energy has already been expended.
OK. Try the fact that a Ti frame will last a lifetime. How about the fact that a Ti frame is not painted and therefore no paint vapors and solvents needed.
Steel needs coke which is cooked carbon. Needs to be painted and replaced.
Show me the**** facts that Ti has a larger carbon footprint over it's lifetime!
And in the end of the day, what is the difference between Ti, Steel, and Carbon when everything is considered.
Three thousand years from today someone might still be riding my Ti frame- .