Originally Posted by
tjspiel
Uh, you might want to read a little more carefully before deciding to go off somebody for a month old post.
I really don't know that if when all things are considered whether making a typical Ti frame ends up being more energy intensive or not. I made no claim one way or the other. Somebody else brought it up. A different poster felt that the energy consumption issue was irrelevant. It's that point I disagreed with. Just because it may or may not a make a difference to a particular individual doesn't mean that it's irrelevant to everybody.
Dude. Who cares when you made the post. I disagree that Ti bikes are bad because of environmental impact. I didn't go off on you, I simply disageed and I answered questions you posted. Dude. Its about commuting on a bike. COMMUTING ON A BIKE. I commute 45 miles round trip. That saves a lot over time. But, really who cares. I love Ti bikes and I don't think that it is that much of an environmental issue. If you do, don't ride a Ti bike. Mine is second hand and I can tell you it will outlive me. Also, the bike exists so arguing over the environmental impact is kind of stupid. THE BIKE WAS MADE IN 1991. The deed is done.
IF you aren't religous about the issue, good for you and I apologize for this being directed at you. But it seems to be a big deal on this thread and your post seems to be the origination. I wish everyone in the US commuted on a Ti bike. Think about the environmental impact!