Originally Posted by
patentcad
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.
patentcad, yes I went with the Alaris strictly because it was a straight gage. Myself I wanted durability over the weight factor because I'm not using it to race as I’m a recreation rider and I am 185-190 lbs. not your idea 130 lbs road rider so that's why I chose the straight gage over the butted strictly on more meat on the tubes.