go ride IF, they build both ti and steel. it use to be that ti was lighting, but look at what waterford is doing with S3 tubing. they can build a frame that weighs in just over 3 pounds. most of litespeeds frames come in around 3.2 pounds. steel will be a shaper ride and a waterford 2200 is built around quick handling, great if you're looking for crit racing and flying down hills. but if you're looking for a century bike, it might not be the best choice.