Originally Posted by patentcad

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.