Titan carbon 29er Pro or ??

[Sp!ke]

Hi all

 

I'm looking at the upgrade to 29er but on a limited budget. I've got an option on a Titan carbon 29er pro for R17k:

http://www.titanracingbikes.com/carbon29rpro.html

 

The specs are good and it is light, it seems good value for money. Any opinions on it? Anything comparable that I should look at under R20k?

 

I would have liked to go the FS route (to look at doing some stage races some day in the future) but in this price range I'll end up with mickey mouse components on a 20kg bike.

 

Any advice?

[Vetseun]

I bought one. On the heavy side for a carbon bike. I love the bike. Good strong chinarello frame.

[Wimmas]

All the Titan bikes I've seen are heavier than their rivals, but I stand to be corrected?

 

IMO R17k can get you a much lighter/better bike. Don't just get any carbon bike for it being carbon. There are some light aluminium bikes out there like the Silverback Vida 1, one or two Scott bikes and even the Momsen AL529 which has a great groupset, RS SID fork and ZTR Crest rims.

 

If you really want carbon and only have R17k get a Chinese carbon import frame and build your own bike. It will end up being lighter and you could build it according to your liking.

[Sp!ke]

I'm also starting to think quite seriously about spending the money on a used FS if I can find a decent one.

I never expect to challenge a podium place so weight is never going to be critical.

[BushGoblin]

Specialized Camber, the entry level dual sus as good specs. My mate rides one and he loves it. i think he paid 18K for it.