I test rode a Lemond Sarthe and very much loved the ride, except the geometry doesn't work for me. That said, the Sarthe is, I think, all True Temper OX. I'm going to go custom and the local builder says this...
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Is "Verus HT" good enough or should I see if he can go with more OX? This isn't a weight issue. It's a comfort ride, durability thing.True Temper OX Platinum - this is a very hard (195,000 psi) but still ductile steel that can be used with fairly thin walls (down to 0.7mm at the butts). I typically use OX Platinum for head tubes and down tubes.
True Temper Verus HT - this is a heat treated cromoly steel which is still quite hard (150-180,000 psi) and lightweight. Butts are as thin as 0.8mm. I use Verus HT for seat tubes, toptubes, chainstays, and seatstays.
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