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I’ve had three ti frames so far, all 2nd hand - https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/244590/
a Lynskey, an Enigma and a Moots currently... the Lynskey was a custom build butted frame and was fantastic, comfortable and capable, gutted I sold it... the Enigma was one of their Far East built plain gauge ones and also painted - it was nice but stiffer than the Lynskey and a bit of a dull ride, with limited tyre clearance, sold it and no regrets... now I have a Moots, also plain gauge I think, Vamoots CR, it’s stunning, very nice but struggling a little to dial in the fit as the front is much higher than other bikes I’m used to... might have to sell it... what size are you looking for?
If I was to consider a new ti frame from a shop I’d be favouring another Lynskey I think, but given the cost of new vs second hand I think I’d wait for something high end to pop up used and see how I get on with it... ideally butted tubing...
what kind of thing are you looking for? Discs? Gravel or road? QS or thru axle? Tyre clearance? One thing I’d want to look for is something with a replaceable rear mech hanger - just in case etc...
also I’ve seen a few stainless Genesis about for reasonable money I’d like to try at some point...
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If people were considering buying a new titanium road frame, is the affordable choice Walty, Kinesis or Burls and then the more expensive option being Van Nicholas or Enigma? Or holding out for a decent second hand US frame like Moots, Seven etc?