Seven Ellium (Ti & CF) owner here, also have a Litespeed Appalachian cross (Ti). Love the TI and find the CF smooths out the ride. The Ellium has both Ti and CF making for a very smooth ride, but the CF fork took a bit to get used to. Also have the CF bars and seat post. I ride mostly mountains and downhill descents at 45mph were a bit scary at first, just need to get you weight off the front and then she rides smooth as silk. I do have to be careful with the CF, can't crank anything on the tubes and heaven forbid if I should wreck !! I say go with the Ti and accessorize with CF.
Also think about what roads you ride. I live in the mountains and I personally believe the Ti bike is the best bet for my riding/climbing conditions. The CF is for my aching 44 year old body and it is just so darned purty !!
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07-20-2005, 06:56 PM #1
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