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Old 02-22-09 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by PlatyPius
Many people are starting to realize that carbon isn't the end-all of bicycles. Titanium didn't get it's full time in the "zOMG!!11 Itz teh best material EVAR!!11" spotlight. Ergo, Titanium is making a comeback. So is steel. Masi sells more steel bikes than anything else.
That's because people are starting to realize disposable bikes are a sucker play. How long can truly afford to replace a bicycle every time it crashes? Even the Wall Street "money's-no-object" crowd is starting to pull in the reins in this economy.
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