walkerr Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 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! Nothing would make me trade mine for a plastic bike ...
the nerd Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 In pound how much would a 440mm 29" axle to crown Ti fork set me back?
Ryanpmb Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 In pound how much would a 440mm 29" axle to crown Ti fork set me back?Quite racey that. Out of interest, why not 470 or 490mm?...
the nerd Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 Quite racey that. Out of interest, why not 470 or 490mm?... The Td1 is designed around a 440mm A-C non suspension corrected fork..
WIPEOUT 1000 Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 Would you be so kind as to post pictures on in the Retro Bike thread? Personally I would like to see all three! 1 of 3
WIPEOUT 1000 Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 Would you be so kind as to post pictures on in the Retro Bike thread? Personally I would like to see all three! 2 0f 3
WIPEOUT 1000 Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 Would you be so kind as to post pictures on in the Retro Bike thread? Personally I would like to see all three! 3 of 3
Spez247 Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 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 kgWow! That is crazy. Unfollowing thread now, before I start looking at my bikes differently...
WIPEOUT 1000 Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 That de Rosa is gorgeousThanks, it is special bicycle, they are only made to measure and are all welded by Dario De Rosa. I waited 2 years for mine.
Goodbadugly Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/125282-scott-scale-900-rc-2015-frame-for-sale-new/Just run this 'titanium is expensive' argument by me again?And another:https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/124643-new-pinarello-dogma-651-blackonblack/
Ryanpmb Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/125282-scott-scale-900-rc-2015-frame-for-sale-new/Just run this 'titanium is expensive' argument by me again?And another:https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/124643-new-pinarello-dogma-651-blackonblack/fo sho...
rudi-h Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 cool looking bikes and IMO there will definitely be a market in SA. It's all about marketing 3 questions 1) What is the geometry of the HT MTB frame like? Is it slackish or more race orientated? just my opinion but racing HT frames are not much fun to ride 2) Are any of the frames suited to 140mm forks? 3) Just asking, all of the steel and Ti frames seem to have the old-style small diameter head-sets? Any reason why they don't change this this to the newer "standard?
DJR Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 1 of 3I have only ever seen one Ti Bianchi before and they are beautiful
Ryanpmb Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 3) Just asking, all of the steel and Ti frames seem to have the old-style small diameter head-sets? Any reason why they don't change this this to the newer "standard?When last did you check? Many steel and Ti frames being made with tapered or 44mm head tubes now. I agree with more HT being made to take bigger forks with slacker angles though. ala ROS9, The Kingdom Brigante, Titus Fireline etc etc...
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