Ever have one of those days?

[Blueberry]

Look at Lynskey's stock frames. If you can fit one of them, they're a pretty sweet deal.

DH has his ti bike built - and mine is still waiting on the fork to be tweaked (coming from a different custom builder). They're NICE!

[sundial]

Look at Lynskey's stock frames.

I actually emailed them and they were very helpful. I also took a looksie at a Moots Vamoots. Then I wandered over to Salsa since I enjoy riding my steel Fargo so much. The Pistola caught my attention and I think I could build it to be a light-ish bike.

[MartianDestiny]

Maybe also consider Independent Fabrications, Seven, and Serotta. All make custom in steel and ti (though custom steel can be had cheaper from smaller builders).

Lynskey is probably the best way to go for production Ti.

I've seen numerous scathing reports on Moots lead times. Everyone loves the bike once they finally get it, but apparently they are hard to get in touch with and can under estimate production times by months to up to a year!!

And, for the heck of it, ride some different carbon too if you want. It's amazing how many different feels you can get out of the material based on how you design (true for all materials), so you may just find a carbon bike you love.

Sorry the Specialized had to go to bike heaven

[sundial]

Maybe also consider....Seven, and Serotta.

I checked those sites as well and have ridden a Seven. Interesting about Moots.....thank you for posting their production time. I am not interested at this point in waiting months--even years--for a bike. Time is of the essence.

I forgot to add....Salsa makes a Ti cyclocross bike, the La Cruz. Not as finished looking as the Moots but not shabby either.

[Zen]

there is nothing better than steel.

[Selkie]

I have three steel and two titanium bikes. I prefer ti, although steel is a close second. I think it's a personal thing.

[sundial]

After pondering frames, I sent off an email to the Salsa crew this morning. I want to talk turkey about the Pistola. I have visions of building it up to be almost weight weenie-ish. I have never had the pleasure of having super components and may indulge if it fits the budget.

Mickchic, why were you up at 3:00 a.m.?