New Rain/Winter Bike? Steel Steve Rex or Ti Eriksen?

[boots2000]

Hi,
I might be getting a new Winter/Rain bike with full fenders made.
I could get a steel Steve Rex or a Ti Kent Eriksen.
I would run either bike with the new Serotta fork for long reach brakes and put Honjo fenders on it.
What bike should I get?

[hampco]

only two choices?

[xjoex]

Ti Eriksen! My buddy has a CX and road from Kent and he love's them. Plus if it's your rain bike it might as well not rust.

-Joe

[Flux]

a trek. definitely a trek.

[coylifut]

rain bikes don't rust. unless left outside on the balcony of a crappy apartment. i've got one that's 30+ years old that i only ride in the rain. with that said, go with the Erickson Ti

[soupless]

The typeface on the Rex is nicer.

[John M]

I could get a steel Steve Rex or a Ti Kent Eriksen.
I would run either bike with the new Serotta fork for long reach brakes and put Honjo fenders on it.
What bike should I get?

Are you limited to these choices because of access to used frames from these builders in your size?

[boots2000]

I am not limited to anything. I have just narrowed my choices to these two builders. It will be a new frameset.
I know Steve and have had multiple bikes from him. He knows fender bikes quite well, makes as good a steel bike as anyone, is in close proximity to me, has reasonable price and turnaround, and I like how his bikes look and ride. I would not really consider another steel builder.
Eriksen is a possibility because I know ti would be a great material for a rain bike, last forever (maybe 4 lifetimes instead of 1-2). Just got an Eriksen 29er and the bike was spot on and rides perfectly.

[steve garro]

I am not limited to anything. I have just narrowed my choices to these two builders. It will be a new frameset.
I know Steve and have had multiple bikes from him. He knows fender bikes quite well, makes as good a steel bike as anyone, is in close proximity to me, has reasonable price and turnaround, and I like how his bikes look and ride. I would not really consider another steel builder.
Eriksen is a possibility because I know ti would be a great material for a rain bike, last forever (maybe 4 lifetimes instead of 1-2). Just got an Eriksen 29er and the bike was spot on and rides perfectly.

Flip a coin! should make for an interesting morning. - Garro.

[zetroc]

Materials aside, it really comes down to personal feelings about the builders. Both bikes would be excellent. Personally I would go with Steve Rex, but that's because we have the same first name and he is located closer to me. Flip a coin.

[Scheisserad61]

Ericksen vs. Rex : you've got a no lose situation there. Either way is a winner.

[Tommy Mac]

I've been dreaming about an Eriksen 29'er for months now. But you already have one, so maybe go w/ the Rex for the commuter? His frames are freaking lovely.

[nahtnoj]

I know Steve and have had multiple bikes from him. He knows fender bikes quite well, makes as good a steel bike as anyone, is in close proximity to me, has reasonable price and turnaround, and I like how his bikes look and ride. I would not really consider another steel builder.

I think you answer you own question right here.

[t-hoe]

what nahtnoj just said.

[sjauch]

When in doubt, get both.