Trek offered me a Lemond titanium frame as warranty replacement for a Klein Quantum with a cracked seat tube/downtube junction. I thought "Cool, Titanium, I always wanted to try Titanium". I got a "deal" and paid $850. This was at the point where Trek had just purchased both Lemond and Klein and was in the process of putting both companies out of business.

Big Mistake for me.

The frame was a noodle and suffered bad F derailer rub when in the small ring from too soft a bottom bracket. I had to switch to Campy shifting in order to get some front derailer trim capability to prevent the rub. Campy 9 spd on a Shimano wheel and cassette.

Then the paint started flaking off in the the first year. Trek accepted a warranty and re-painted. That paint lasted about 8 mos and started to peal off. Trek refused to warranty a 2nd time so I had the frame re-painted locally.

Then a crack developed alongside the cable stop on the downtube. Trek refused to warranty as I had had the frame painted.

I think I had this bike for 3 maybe 4 years and finally thru the frame out.

FU Trek.