The Ti is a '93. The components are indeed all newer than the frame. I bought the frame in '97 and have built it up two or three times now, each with different setups. Been diggin' the singlespeed for about a year or so now, but getting ready to build her up with some gears. (Switch the 1x1 goods to the YO) Highlights include the Avid Arch Supreme rear brake (anyone remember those?), Hayes disc front brake and SoulCraft chain tensioner. As for the dog, that's Codi and yes she's mine. She's the coolest dog on earth... besides my other one! We've got two labs, a yellow and a black. Love 'em like it's nobody's biz.