A word about Ti frames. Part of their magic carpet ride is their “springyness.” That springyness can be a problem on gravel on certain features. My Ti bike has an oversize downtube, massive carbon fork and beefy dropped seat stays. Not particularly robust at the crank as its an exterior threaded BB. Its great most of the time but it is a handful on washboard. I think the ti frame flexes slower and doesnt reset before the next bump. Much like an offroad shock that has way too much rebound. If the hits are far enough apart, no problem. My aluminum frame bikes dont do this but are harsher overall. Ive run several wheel sets, tire sizes and pressures on the Ti and its the frame causing it. I would think twice about trying to get the lightest Ti frame if you encounter that kind of stuff on your gravel. You might try and find someone local and do a test ride. YMMV
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