Matchstix Posted February 20, 2015 Share English bikes mon-goose 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocklaw Posted February 20, 2015 Share Underachiever, Amberdrake, Brian Fantana and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amberdrake Posted February 20, 2015 Share I would love to see a Ti Fork on a Ti bike. Mostly you see carbon or alu forks... LeTurbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkerr Posted February 20, 2015 Share I ride Ti (a custom build Burls from the UK). Love it to bits and would buy another quality Ti bike in a heartbeat. Edit: keep us/me posted! Edited February 20, 2015 by walkerr Origin Cyclery 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flippa Posted February 20, 2015 Share Wondering if Im going to get flamed for this, but to me this is one of the sexiest bikes I have ever seen...http://www.ceepo.com/portfolio/2015-cp-viper/ And I was thinking the Pinarello Dogma was the ugliest bike on the road........ EugeneS, Chro Mo, the nerd and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chro Mo Posted February 20, 2015 Share I look forward to some more details from Skyde. Alternatives are always a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chro Mo Posted February 20, 2015 Share EDIT: Double-post. Edited February 20, 2015 by Chro Mo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW1970 Posted February 20, 2015 Share I agree with "Hairy". A Ti frame would be an investment to someone who could potentially afford it.Not for the average cyclist , but someone who loves it and spends as much time as possible on both road and trail.I recently got my first real MTB. I love it to bits , and am having the best cycling ever on every trail that I can find.Needless to say , for the average guy , a Ti frame is not even a consideration because of the price tag.Why not sponsor a pro rider , off and on road. Get their opinions and feedback. I think you would be rather surprised how much average guys read and listen to pro cyclist reviews.Yes , they arent all correct , and may just be flaunting the brand.But , if a pro has given the thumbs up , OR if a pro wins a serious race or event , then it seems to carry that extra little clout. Yes , I would love a Ti frame. But for now I will settle for my aluminium , which despite its drawbacks is at least affordabe. LOL. And here my girlfriend thought I was joking about my bike sleeping in my bed with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKYDE Titanium Bikes Posted February 20, 2015 Share Amberdrake asked for a full titanium Frame and fork get up... here are a few pics of ours: SKYDE 290 size M with our titanium fork. The bike as shown has the following equipment: Disk Brakes + Derailleur + cassette + shifters: Shimano XTPedalier and cranks : Rotor Q Rings Rex 1.2Seat post and stem : RotorGrips, saddle and tires: WTBWheels are artisanal hand assembled with Chis King hubs, Sapim CXRay and WTB rimsChris King head set Ritchey handle barTune carbon rear wheel axel This bike weighs in at 9.5 kg Edited February 20, 2015 by SKYDE Titanium Bikes Sandro, Underachiever, Origin Cyclery and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKYDE Titanium Bikes Posted February 20, 2015 Share Regarding frame and full bike weight.... Our 290 (size M) frame weighs in at 1550 gramsOur 275 (size M) frame weighs in at 1430 gramsOur Fat Bike (size M) frame weighs in at about 1665 gramsOur Gravel Bike (size 56 ) frame weighs in at about 1380 gramsOur Road Bike (size 56) frame weighs in at about 1350 gramsFull bikes can range anywhere between 7.5 kg to 12 kg, it all depends on what equipment you use and what your budget is. Should you have a "no limit" attitude then you can afford to buy the lightest and most advanced tech out there to build a super light bike. We have customers that even invest big money in titanium screws just to shave off weight. That being said, and i'm sure that most of you will agree, we at SKYDE believe in building reliable bikes that spend more time out on the rails or roads being enjoyed than in the workshop getting repaired because a super light / super expensive component needed to be replaced. So with that said and given the cost of components, sometimes it's better to weigh in an extra 400 grams all the while being sure that you finish the race... and when it comes to an extra 400 grams on a bike that weighs in at less than 11kg with a front suspension fork... it ain't all that bad ;-) Here's a great example... you want a performant and light weight group set then hop on the Shimano XTR train ! Their product is amazing, light and reliable. But, if you want to save some money, at the cost of adding more weight to the full bike, then consider Shimano's XT group set. Works just as good, it's just as performant and just as reliable but heavier than it's "big XTR brother". Besides, the money you save can be invested in higher quality wheels that will make more of a difference that a lighter group set. Edited February 20, 2015 by SKYDE Titanium Bikes Hairy and Rocket-Boy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flippa Posted February 20, 2015 Share Amberdrake asked for a full titanium Frame and fork get up... here's a pic of ours: SKYDE 290 size M with our titanium fork. The bike as shown has the following equipment: Disk Brakes + Derailleur + cassette + shifters: Shimano XTPedalier and cranks : Rotor Q Rings Rex 1.2Seat post and stem : RotorGrips, saddle and tires: Wheels are artisanal hand assembled with Chis King hubs, Sapim CXRay and WTB rimsChris King head set Ritchey handle barTune carbon rear wheel axel This bike weighs in at less than 10 kg That Ti fork! I think I just had a trouser incident....... SKYDE Titanium Bikes, Origin Cyclery and the nerd 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chro Mo Posted February 20, 2015 Share You're forgiven... it is a thing of beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkerr Posted February 20, 2015 Share I agree with "Hairy". A Ti frame would be an investment to someone who could potentially afford it.Not for the average cyclist , but someone who loves it and spends as much time as possible on both road and trail.I recently got my first real MTB. I love it to bits , and am having the best cycling ever on every trail that I can find.Needless to say , for the average guy , a Ti frame is not even a consideration because of the price tag.Why not sponsor a pro rider , off and on road. Get their opinions and feedback. I think you would be rather surprised how much average guys read and listen to pro cyclist reviews.Yes , they arent all correct , and may just be flaunting the brand.But , if a pro has given the thumbs up , OR if a pro wins a serious race or event , then it seems to carry that extra little clout. Yes , I would love a Ti frame. But for now I will settle for my aluminium , which despite its drawbacks is at least affordabe. LOL. And here my girlfriend thought I was joking about my bike sleeping in my bed with us. My Ti frame, which was a custom build to my exact measurements was under £1,000 with fork - ok, that is not cheap, but it was comparable to an off-the-shelf S-Works frame at the time. So yes, it is a high-end option - but not necessarily more expensive than high-end carbon or steel. Edit; I've had buddies buy, ride and break carbon frames within the time I've had the Ti one. So you need to factor in longevity too. .... having said that, my old Alu bike is 8years old and going strong. It just doesn't ride nearly as nicely! Edited February 20, 2015 by walkerr Goodbadugly and Hairy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted February 20, 2015 Share Amberdrake asked for a full titanium Frame and fork get up... here are a few pics of ours: SKYDE 290 size M with our titanium fork. The bike as shown has the following equipment: Disk Brakes + Derailleur + cassette + shifters: Shimano XTPedalier and cranks : Rotor Q Rings Rex 1.2Seat post and stem : RotorGrips, saddle and tires: Wheels are artisanal hand assembled with Chis King hubs, Sapim CXRay and WTB rimsChris King head set Ritchey handle barTune carbon rear wheel axel This bike weighs in at about 10 kg It is now time to implement n+1. Again. shaper, the nerd, walkerr and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amberdrake Posted February 20, 2015 Share That is absolutely awesome! Definitely the perfect SS bike that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daideron Posted February 20, 2015 Share Personally I love the feel of a titanium bike, it has that springy feel you get from steel, but none of the weight that steel has. I have owned four titanium frames over the years, & only 1 left me unhappy. That was a Colnago Bititan...and I think that was only because the tubing was too thin on the down tube, as I found the bike very flexible. I also owned a Colnago mono-titan and that was really damn near perfect! But to be honest, I had two Litespeed frames, & absolutely adored them. The ride, the feel, it was all perfect.I think the problem now is that too many new riders all think carbon fibre is the be-all and end-all of bicycles, when it is not. Titanium is such a nice ride, & anyone that dares to go against the norm will see that for themselves. Yes carbon has a great ride, but from the Dogma to your cheapy carbons, they are all made in a mould. Titanium is hand crafted in very specific conditions. Thats far more exotic and exclusive than carbon in my books! As far as I am concerned, titanium is a winner every time! the nerd, LeTurbo, walkerr and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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