Originally Posted by
rms13
How so? There are plenty of steel frames with any moder features you want : integrated headset, tapered headtube, disc mounts and 135 spacing, electronic routing. And you can go custom and get anything you want for less than most off the peg ti frames
Price was not brought up as a criteria, and the OP mentioned a very nice frame.
You can't do Ti without an inert atmosphere. So it is/must be controlled. You have all kinds of steel bonding options from classic lugs brass or silver brazed to tig and brass fillet. So while some builders may build you the perfect frame, some may not, although you chances of getting a bad one are much lower than when everyone was building them.
Ti is a bit more lively.
Ti work hardens. Depending on the steel - it may anneal / get softer over time.
Ultra riders I know have a Moots. So I know it is not too harsh.
Moots are the current neutral pit bikes for Shimano support.
OP may want to look at Holland - Carbon/Ti combo. I might get that.
Holland Cycles ? Holland Titanium Bicycle
The ExoGrid is way cool.
Holland Cycles ? Holland ExoGridŽ Bicycle