I just re-read the OP, and it occurs to me that "recently" is a relative terms, especially for our age group. I'm thinking about my first ti bike and realizing it was 8 years ago. Recent? Well, in the grand scheme of things, yes.
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Favorite rides in the stable: Indy Fab CJ Ti - Colnago MXL - S-Works Roubaix - Habanero Team Issue - Jamis Eclipse carbon/831