My 1997 Quattro Assi titanium frame is still one of my favorite bikes to ride. It’s super smooth over rough roads but still gives you that connected, lively feel. Unlike some of the carbon frames I had ridden of the same era, this one doesn’t feel muted or overly stiff. A lot of that early carbon just felt kind of dead by comparison — this Ti frame still feels alive.


It’s currently built up with Dura-Ace 7800 10-speed and a 7700 crankset. Shifting is still buttery, and the whole setup just works — no drama, just smooth, reliable performance.