Tonic steel w/ Ti spring??

[jdog]

Here is an interesting frame from tonic:

http://www.tonicfab.com/bcxintro.htm

Curious use of Ti on a Steel frame.

 

[axcxnj]

that is pretty cool, i like it. Ti is more flexible than steel is, so i can see the reason to use that, but its a cool design

 

[mwlikesbikes]

Very interesting and cool design.
Saying that, I never saw the point in the softtail design. IMO if you have a good steel or Ti hardtail it'll take the edge off just as well. Saves a little weight too!

 

[BiknBen]

Nice touch! Interesting innovation.

I'd like to see it on a complete Ti frame. Sexy.

 

[ArmyOfNone]

That sure is a pretty bike, but Im not sure in a 45-60 minute race its gonna help. But Im curious, I could be wrong.