Originally Posted by
hoovbikes
That is a beautiful looking machine you've got there. I had not heard of Carver, thanks for the rec. As far as the 6/4, I had a feeling some people would feel that way. Definitely makes you wonder if it is in fact the tubing shape that makes more of a difference on that bike.. Guess I'll have to track down some Lynksy enthusiasts to get more of an insider opinion.
[MENTION=469965]Koyote[/MENTION] true, but that's not the point. There are tons of great steel bikes out there. I own 2 and enjoy them both immensely. But once you've ridden something, faster, lighter, and equally capable, it can be less than exciting going back. Luckily in our day and age there is a premium option that offers the best of all worlds- Ti. Of course it can crack, anything can. That just makes it all the more important to find the right builder who knows what they're doing. Hence the original post.
[MENTION=474624]hoovbikes[/MENTION] : Sure, I get that. It's why I bought a cf road bike. I was just pointing out that a good steel frame, with a modicum of care, will last a long time and cost less, too. My Lemond is built around a Reynolds 853 frame, and after 15 years and over 40k miles, it still rides beautifully - and it's probably less than a pound heavier than a comparably-sized Ti frame. Come to think of it, it's my favorite bike.