I had to buy a new bike in January and picked a Litespeed Siena. Why titanium? Durability, strength, low maintenance, sweet ride, polished metal finish, value, feel, confidence, construction, aesthetics, and .. oh...did I mention sweet ride?

It's unfortunate that labor costs have made ti bikes so expensive. There's a whole new generation of cyclists who have never ridden a metal frame. Marketing campaigns overwhelm with a message that carbon is the choice of pros, and that we should all ride what the pros ride. For those of you who are thinking about the next dream bike from Asia with Euro decals, remember that the best bike you can buy is the one can ride for the rest of your life.