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I second this motion. These bikes seem like an inexpensive way to ride Ti and I'd love to hear if they're any good or not. From what I've seen in the gallery, the welds are done well enough and the "lowest" groupset still includes Ultegra, Ritchey Pro parts and it's OCR wheelset.
My main concern is whether or not you're going to regret racing with it. Ti's detractors would have you believe that it is flexy, especially in the BB area, which is something one does not desire in a race-bike.
Anyway, is there anyone who actually owns one who is willing to chime-in?
Ok, I've got 2 italian steel bikes, 1 russian Ti and now a taiwaneese (PedalForce) CF bike.
I find (found) Ti's great (comfortable, luscious) for long rides by yourself OR for riding in a group / race, where EVERYONE else is also riding on Ti.
If otoh, most others in your group or races are on bikes with beefier, stiffer frames & BBs, you'll have to output more wattage in the long run, just to stay even with the others.
As someone else said- ideally maybe have both a Ti and CF bike?