Ti tube sets like any other frame material can be tuned for stiffness or compliancy. That said, Ti generally has a more refined (maybe smooth is the word) "road buzz" than steel.


I have a ti road bike that will handle the stress of a trailer. I would imagine that most cyclocross bikes will also regardless of the frame material. But don't take my word for it ...ask the manufacturer if their CX frames will handle a trailer and if they're still under warranty if you do pull a trailer. Some bikes (ti or other material) cannot handle the "dish rag" twist that can occur with a trailer. So, it's not a material issue as much as how the frame is tuned to handle stress. Panniers present a different dilema. Panniers on the rear of a bike will require enough heel clearance for pedaling. Typically, you'll find that clearance on a touring bike but not a CX bike.

Seven makes a beautiful CX specific ti frame. I'm sure there are others as well.

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