Thank you. I absolutely love this bike. While I was researching what I wanted to buy, everyone kept referring to Ti as "lively yet comfortable". Now that I have it, I can see exactly what they mean. Now, to be fair, my last "road bike" was my 1997 RockHopper with Slicks. I've never owned a plastic bike. However, if I had to do it all over again, I would do the exact same frame, just outfitted with Ultegra. But that's just me. If you're thinking about pulling the trigger, give them a call and talk to them. They'll answer all of your questions. No pressure at all.
Did I mention how much I love the bike?