Originally Posted by
sbxx1985
I was in the market for a ti bike a long time ago. Coveted the Litespeed Tuscany and Vortex but both were too expensive. Decided on a Dean, but then bought a magnesium frame from Paketa.
The beauty of Ti frames is that so many are available in like-new condition but used on ebay. My Merlin Works CR listed at $2,700. It was never built up, just sat around. I got it for $1,000. I defy anyone to put forward a sweeter riding frame. That is my kind of basis for a bike build project.