I have both a Ti Bike and a Calfee. From a durability standpoint in my opinion you'd be better off with a high end steel bike or Ti. I've seen to many "minor" crashes that cause a carbon bike to crack. As for ride quality it depends on what you like. I went to Ti after spending 10 plus years on a DeRosa steel, I loved that bike. When I test rode bikes the Ti had the feel I loved. To me my Seven Ti has the ride of a Ferrari, stiff, fast and accelerates quickly. My Luna is a Lexus, comfortable and smooth but gets up to speed nicely. Both great bikes but used for different riding conditions. If I could have only one bike though, it would be Ti, but then remember, I came from a "steel" world !!
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