I agree with no name Ti is to be avoided. Habanero has been online for 23 years and their frames are beautifully made. If there is a problem, Mark will take care of you. Gotta say with 28c tires and the steel fork the Habby cross bike rides like a dream, however if the name on the down tube is important, then go for Litespeed. In the 90's we were a Litespeed dealer and warrantied 2 frames. One was a drop out failure at the weld, the other was a main tube weld failure. Read the Litespeed limited warranty and you will find the statement "Bicycles and/or frames will not last forever." Not covered "Any damage resulting from normal wear and tear, including the result of fatigue." No manufacturer is perfect. Just an FYI.