Kpicha,
I bought the Titus! I was so worried about aluminum but not on this bike. It felt very much like the Aegis. I only got to demo it on the street, a grocery store parking lot and grass but it has a very smooth, velvety feel. I'm not sure the shocks were adjusted right for my weight but it still felt great. The crankarms were too long and the handlebars too wide but it still felt great.
Since I'm not planning on using it until spring the shop put the bike in layaway and only took a deposit. When I return to Denver in March I get a free fitting (Serotta trained fitters) and they'll switch out the saddle and shorten handlebars for me and make any other needed adjustments
They will order shorter cranks for me on Monday, absolutely no arguement on this, or price difference, and install them.
The design of the frame put me right over the pedals and I felt so natural on it. I can't wait until spring when I can do some real riding on it.
I bought Canecreek Zono wheels for my old bike and I will have them installed on the Titus I just think this is going to be an awesome little bike. Even the XT shifters and brakes felt comfortable in my small hands.
Thanks for your help and encouragement. Oh, BTW, the bike is gold and its a Racer-X.