Neil G
Old School Grand Master
IMO titanium is the ultimate material to build a bike from and the ride can be quite sublime
In this situation though I'd have to say I'd go with the slightly heavier but more comfortable bike....doesn't matter how fit you are, if your back is killing you it's going to be difficult to make any progress!
I speak through experience with this after changing to a shorter Charge duster which isn't exactly light but I can ride it all day comfortably!
Good luck with it....steel is real
In this situation though I'd have to say I'd go with the slightly heavier but more comfortable bike....doesn't matter how fit you are, if your back is killing you it's going to be difficult to make any progress!
I speak through experience with this after changing to a shorter Charge duster which isn't exactly light but I can ride it all day comfortably!
Good luck with it....steel is real