The Alaris is one of Seven's cheaper frames - straight gauge Ti tubing. Beautiful looking frame. I wonder how it compares to my 12 year old Ibis Ti Road which has butted 3.2/2.5 tubing. Interestingly enough, the 3.3 lb. weight of that Alaris is very similar to the butted tubing Ibis, which I believe is something like 3.1 or 3.2 lbs, but for all intensive purposes the same weight. If I ever have to replace the Ibis (God forbid) it would be with a Seven or Lynnskey.