Ali,
How did you decide to buy a Titus? Were you able to demo it first? I'm thinking of a new mtn. bike and your post got me looking at Titus but there are no dealers in this area.

Also, how much does your bike weigh? My current bike is around 24lbs and because I am under 110 I'm looking for the lightest bike I can find. The Juliana Superlight is 26 lbs and it is supposed to be a light bike. So I'm probably going to stay with a hardtail.

I'm retiring next year and plan to do more riding out west. For that reason I was advised to wait until I determine what kind of riding I end up doing.

I'm feeling very confused right now. My current bike has some fit issues, but I'm mostly road riding so I don't feel like the expense of a new mtn bike is worth it. However, when I do ride the mtn bike I have to deal with the discomfort issues.

I could buy a Trek or Cannondale but I don't like the ride of aluminum.

And I definitely want the women specific geometry.