I don’t race on the road. But my first TI bike was an eyeopener to feel how good it can be to pedal a bike. I’m a big, 6’ 4" 210lb cat2 CX racer. And have raced and broken, about 6 treks (Boone’s and Crockets) as well as few steel bikes. Then had a custom seven built for me, with the build focused on stiffness in the drivetrain, and its the first bike ive ever ridden the doesnt feel squishy under pedaling. It litterally feels like its springing back. Personally, Im a bit outside the bell curve for size and power, but I imagine part of what im feeling is the property of Ti, part is the way this bike was designed and built for me.
I will try to go with a custom ti bike for myself whenever the focus is on pedaling from now on. Dependent on when I can afford it of course.