My "daily" is a 2000 Litespeed Vortex (6/4 Ti) bought used in 2003. I love Ti as a material for the general low maintenance and low weight. I would love a pretty painted Colnago, but I would weep every time the finish was chipped. Unpainted Ti is just "workhorse". As I understand it, the most common Ti failure is weld failure, so going with the most experienced manufacturer is the best way to minimize problems. Litespeed may not have as much cachet as more boutique manufacturers, but they have built a ****-ton of frames under the LS and Lynskey names, and I have no reason to believe that they aren't as least as competent as anyone else out there. In any case, the Vortex has been solid and comfortable under my 180 lb arse for 15 years, and as long as it continues to do so, I can't see myself replacing it.