Hi, I've been a lurker for a while and I love reading everyone's thoughts and advice on this forum. So here is my "dilemma." I currently ride a 44cm Specialized Allez Vita with 700 cc wheels. Pro: it's light. Con: rough aluminum ride (and maybe the 700 cc wheels). My husband wants to buy me a new road bike for my birthday, but there are very few bicycles in my size with a 50 cm or shorter top tube. A custom bike seems to be the best bet and I've narrowed my choices to a Seven Alaris or a Steelman Stage Race, but I am torn between materials: titanium or steel/carbon? Any thoughts on these two bikes? I picked Seven because there is a Seven dealer near me and have heard good things about its bikes. I picked Steelman because it looks cool and it also seems to build a good bike. Thanks.