Originally Posted by
cat0020
If you're a lighter rider as myself, the "impact" of those improvements don't quite justify the cost increase, when compared to a used ti frame that can be found under $500.
Thanks; that’s a completely different statement from what you said before, but I do understand you now, so thanks for clarifying.
Speaking of clarification, Litespeed still custom shapes 6/4 tubing for the T1SL bikes, and I’d see we’re seeing more Ti shaping going on now than ever before, I think. The Lynskey Helix frames are perfect examples of that, hosting not only the twisted 3/2.5 tubes, but some models diamond shaped 6/4 top tubes, forged chainstay segments, and ovalized tube ends. We’ve seen, upthread, pics of other makers at it, too, like the extreme shaping from T-Lab and the cool, one-piece, cast BB/chainstay yoke from J. Guillem.