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Originally Posted by j_roe
any good write ups on TI vs ALU vs Carbon??
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How's this?
Yeah; there are too many variables to consider to predict the lifespan of a titanium frame. It has some qualities that make it more durable than steel (it's rustproof), carbon and aluminum (titanium has a higher elasticity) and in some respects it's problematic (it must be welded in an inert atmosphere (the are under welding is flooded with argon gas) and if the tubing is underbuilt for the riding stresses it sees, it could still fail.
I think you could argue that it is the "least delicate" material in that in daily use, it can take abrasion, impact, and sweat better than the other frame material choices.