Originally Posted by 14max
You're right. I should but I can't get past the idea of possibly needing to make another bike purchase 10 years from now. I like the classic nature of lugged steel. It never goes out of style. I think if I could get a lugged titanium frameset (simple short point lugs) I would probably opt for that. It would add a bit of weight to the bike but it'd be the best of both worlds in my eyes.
I must admit, however, that your argument of living for the moment does have merit and the pictures of the Tuscany are keeping titanium in the forefront of my mind...
Thanks, think of it this way.. You bought the Romulus with the intent that it would be the last bike you would buy in a long time, yet here were are
Over time personal opinions, tastes, wants, needs will change, so to say you want a bike that would last for 20 years is not a stretch, however to say you will not by another bike for 20 years, could be, depending on who you are.
My Trek has lasted 17 years, but I never intended it to be my last bike, and it has given me many pleasures, and continues to this day, regardless of what I may buy next.
As much as I like lugged steel, and want to build a bike with one, I'm more progressive and know myself too well... I'm a techno weenie at heart and will probably build a Carbon bike next, leaving the lugged bike for later on in my life.
Good luck with your decision, as I said, I think it's a win, win situation as both bikes are nice.