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Old 08-22-06 | 11:34 PM
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LongIslandTom
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The problem with Titanium is that it's got quite a bit of flex in it, which means even though it's lighter than steel, you have to use thicker tubing to get acceptable stiffness, which diminishes its weight advantage. Titanium is also not cheap, and more difficult to machine and weld compared to steel or aluminum. I guess those reasons are why Ti frames are not very commonplace.
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