Tom Dalton wrote:
>As for including lower echelons of racing in the
>meaning of "competitive cycling" I agree that this
>would only be fair and I agree that Ti bikes were/are
>more popular as you go further down the ranks. They
>seem most popular of all on local centuries as used by
>the guys and gals who bought them when Ti was in it's
>heyday and who may never need another bike.
Though not competitive, I have noticed a fair number of Ti frames among randonneurs in the Pacific NW, possibly due to lighter bikes offsetting the weight of gear needed for the events. Durability would be a hallmark for any Audux-style bike though, but my limited experience is only in steel.
Jon Muellner
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