Ignore the titanium forever bike naysayers. I’m still riding and racing an almost 22 year old custom Seven Axiom. It’s on it 3rd drivetrain. Two Dura Ace 9 speeds and a recent conversion to Dura Ace 11. The second 9 speed update was after 15 years of consistent riding and while new components of that flavor where no longer being supplied by Shimano, there was plenty available on the aftermarket. Both used and NOS. Chains are still around. Cassettes not hard to find. Went to 11 because I wanted the extra 2 cogs in the back, and the aesthetics of hidden cables under the bar tape, but the 9 speed parts are still in good shape and sitting in my parts box. This frame has withstood years of racing, a couple crashes and last year survived getting ripped off the roof of my car when I drove it into the garage. I’m not anti-carbon. I also ride an Ibis Hakka MX, but I’m done buying road bikes. I love my Seven and it keeps on ticking.
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