[dd74]

Thanks, BG: I'll take what you say into consideration. Yes, the price jump between Ti and Steel is at least $1K. And for that, I definitely want something that doesn't give under load. It was a real drag when I sensed this on my carbon bike.

Dean bicycles makes some nice Ti frames, but I'm not entirely sure they're custom built.

What's your experience with Dura Ace? Everything I have is Record, but "old Record."