Thread: Ti vs Stainless
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Old 06-24-2012, 05:15 AM
Peter P. Peter P. is offline
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Costs for frames of either material will be virtually identical which means you don't have to debate price.

Either frame can be built to suit your weight and riding style by varying tube diameters so since you're thinking custom you can ignore any problems there.

I think the only thing to concern yourself with is, stainless doesn't really mean rust proof. You will see oxidation and staining if you don't perform a certain level of care for it. Titanium on the other hand, doesn't care how much you sweat on it.

I think the best application of stainless tubes is to still cover it with a paint job.

Titanium is tougher than stainless so it's less prone to denting and bending, such as in a crash.
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