Yeah, Ti is like the ultimate steel bike. Someday may have to demo one and then try to resist the urge to get one. Thankfully they are rare in my parts, so I may never ride one. My first aluminum bike was a joy to ride, the bike was about 20 pounds and I thought this bike was really space age. Then mountain bikes came along and I got a Schwinn High Sierra, but didn't find it too much fun to ride. Still have it and a steel deal it is. After getting back into bicycling, the Road Bike has given me the most pleasure to ride. Material is low on my list, so went for durability instead. In the motorcycle world, some would just say 'shut up and ride' and that kind of sums it up for those who over think this stuff.

In other words: grab the first bike that fits you and ride. There is always a better material and bicycle around the corner, wouldn't worry about it. Some days I wish for a new light weight bike, and my conscience tells me to: shut up and ride.