Originally Posted by 14max
I want it all. I'm a longtime steel guy but wouldn't mind having the ride smoothed out a bit. By the way, how long term is Ti? I think I'm so caught up in the classic look/feel of steel that I'm scared to venture out into anything else. Convince me, please...
i have ridden steel since 1978, and never considered anything different until I bought my Trek.
I still ride my steel 2200 waterford, I alternate everyother week with my Trek 5.5
My wateford is set-up with same components as my trek Dura-ace 10 speed, open pro rims.
San marcos saddles. only thing different is the material of the frames.
The 3 differences I can actually pinpoint are the trek is more compliant, probably about a 1.5 -1.75 # lighter, and lastly easier sprinting to the top of hills and I can push and ride in a harder gear.
I don't feel anything different in the bottom bracket or agility with characteristics of either frame, if they are it is very subtle.