The Merlin Mantra is an easy one to remember - make choices that make it better. It is the criteria we live by for making decisions regarding the entire frame building process. That's why, of all the materials available today, we have chosen titanium as our starting point. An unsurpassed strength-to-weight ratio and superb physical properties at lower weights give titanium the unique ability to damp road shock while retaining excellent torsional resistance to counteract pedaling loads. Add to that titanium's phenomenally high fatigue strength and the fact that it doesn't rust or corrode, and there's simply no better choice.