Originally Posted by
rossiny
I have a few road bikes. A Rossin Record, all campy super record bought new in the 80s. A 90s Casati Elisse , with the EL-OS Columbus. They ride beautifully. Just been thinking about titanium . Hiw would u compare them to good steel bikes? Wish I could ride one to see? Not racing these days , actually thinking about touring.
Titanium frames are likely going to ride very similar to Columbus SL or SLX tubing (with less weight). OL-OS is simply overkill for most amateur/touring type of riding.
If you're not above 190 lb. and putting out 500-600 watts regularly, likely your would enjoy a nice titanium frame.
Best thing about titanium frames is that they don't have paint to chip, scratch or damage.
It doesn't rust or corrode, ride in the rain/mud, put it away wet and repeat the next day without wash and the frame will likely still last longer than you can pedal over your lifetime.
I've been riding different titanium frames since 1996, ridden my current titanium frame since 2004 and over 26k miles on it.
Before 96 I was riding Basso SLX, Cannondale, Trek OCLV, Kestrel EMS, among many others.. they all came and went.. but a titanium frame seems to remain in my stable.