Originally Posted by truckstop (Post 15393277)

Keep in mind that matte black is a ***** to keep looking nice.

Originally Posted by Bah Humbug (Post 15393372)

It is not only dead schmexy, but I tend to be a bit rough with things, and I love the ability to fix scratches with some rubbing pads rather than trying to touch up paint. I'm over my old concerns about carbon durability, but the paint and clearcoat on the top are still vulnerable.

I also feel like a carbon bike can be supplanted by the next, slightly-more-advanced carbon bike, but a good Ti frame is timeless. It may not be quite as good as the carbon ones in some technical ways, but I don't see myself suddenly lusting over the next year's model and wishing I had that instead. Except for the Lynskey Helix. When I was out running a week ago I got passed by a couple of old guys on Helix mountain bikes. I don't even like mountain bikes, but good god those tubes are pretty.

Originally Posted by surgeonstone (Post 15393379)

I have had a Merlin Ti/CF bike for eight years now, the cf is nude and gloss, not a mark on the frame and I ride it on everything. Ti is awesome. No rust, no marks, just timeless.

Originally Posted by surgeonstone (Post 15393312)

So why no love for the Colnago? I thought it the perfect bike. Personally I always liked color over black. It just seems black bikes have become so common and blah.

Originally Posted by LowCel (Post 15393406)

I really don't care for "colored" bikes. I am a black and white kinda guy. I'm fine with accent colors, just don't like (for myself) red, blue, green, etc bikes.

Originally Posted by LowCel (Post 15393399)

It's just time for something new.

Originally Posted by Bah Humbug (Post 15393394)

You're not making me lust less. ;)

I just wish they didn't have such a doctor and dentist reputation around here. Not that I'd let that stop me, of course.

Originally Posted by surgeonstone (Post 15393421)

Now don't take this wrong but didn't you just get the Colnago?

Originally Posted by surgeonstone (Post 15393419)

Have u played with their paint configurator? So many cool options.

Originally Posted by surgeonstone (Post 15393428)

I stand convicted and guilty. Fortunately I don't have a Colnago. Nttawwt.

Originally Posted by Bah Humbug (Post 15393439)

I know; no offense to you was intended. By being here, you're more serious than the people the reputation is really aimed at, I believed. I assume you ride more than once per week.

And Ti is just so pretty.

Originally Posted by LowCel (Post 15393435)

For the price I am willing to pay the Ghost Matte is my only option. That's pretty convenient since that is the color I would want anyway. :D

Clicky, clicky....

Originally Posted by surgeonstone (Post 15393448)

I see! Great deal.

Originally Posted by rjones28 (Post 15392733)

I have had enjoyable rides in the rain.

Originally Posted by LowCel (Post 15393526)

I'm going to be setting around all day again today. This being a 24 hour care giver is serious business. :D

Originally Posted by Bah Humbug (Post 15393439)

And Ti is just so pretty.

Originally Posted by surgeonstone (Post 15393544)

We parents should all be so lucky to have such devotion in our children.