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Thanks.
I know a one bike to rule all is like chasing your shadow but I potentially have the budget to spend maybe up to 2k but I'll be strictly limited to one bike so need to spend wisely!
I really want a bike I'll love over anything else. As both my previous bikes were large compromises.
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Totally, definitely get the bike you want, not a compromise. Was just aware that if you don't 'need' Ti then you can get similar for a lot less. I'm really happy with it, having mudguard mounts and potential for panniers is also great, so obviously makes it more flexible.
Obviously then it's just a case of deciding on wheels, groupset, tyres etc...I'm still on that today!
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Thanks for the appreciation.
I guess to answer your question, I think a bike this style is the best all rounder. Big clearances with discs means capable on/off road for a whole range of stuff. I think the Ti aspect is maybe a bit of a red herring, it's certainly nice, rides beautifully and is in theory lighter (haven't weighed it) but same could be achieved on a good quality Alu, Steel or carbon frame for cheaper I'd guess (got mine half price).
I've also got an arkose 2, which is my commuter, dynamo, flats, full guards, saddlebag etc, but it could do everything this does if I could be bothered to strip it down each time I wanted to ride.
Before that I owned a Ritchey road logic, which was as close to a perfect one road bike you could get imho, but feeling the performance of discs on the arkose was enough to convince me its what I wanted. that said, it didn't have any rack mounts.
Basically, yes, if budget stretches to Ti then great, go for it, but it's definitely not a deal-breaker if it doesn't. A bike with similar clearances and kit will do very similar job as the 'one bike to rule them all'.