OK, so you've all heard me tell how my 2006 Cannondale Six13 is the best racing bike ever, etc. And in many respects it IS. But what really kills me is I wasn't going to put my old Ibis Titanium Road back together - I figured, it's 10 years old, lots of miles on the frame, etc. Then I finally decided: why not, a new bike like this would cost $6K. So I did it.

I'm amazed at myself for ever doubting that decision. I love the Six13, but NOTHING is like Ti. And all you weenies with Litespeeds, Sevens, IF's, Merlins, Deans, Serottas etc. KNOW it. Don't you?

In a race or competitive ride situation I'd probably opt for the Cannondale. It's a pound lighter, stiffer BB, better climber, etc. But not by that much really. For those long/solo daily training rides - let's just say the Cannondale will be a MUCH lower mileage road bike thanks to the presence of that Ibis in my garage.

Bottom line: if you can only afford one high end bike for your cycling addiction, it's VERY hard to argue against Ti in my opinion. For a slew of reasons.