Eddie Stafford Posted April 7, 2017 Posted April 7, 2017 I am looking for a full suspension frame and came across this “flextail” full suspension from Waltley Titanium based …… in China. I think there has been one of these for sale on the Hub previously, so there must be a few in SA. The detail are as follows: Cost landed: About USD 1,000Claimed weight: 2.2 kg (probably will be a bit heavier)Headset: TaperedBB: PressfitAxle: 142 x 12Rear Shock: 165 x 38 mm Is it worth it and how do you think this bike will perform? Bobbing like a pogo stick? Don’t hold back it is Friday.KH-00129450M-Model.pdf
BeegMig Posted April 7, 2017 Posted April 7, 2017 I won't worry about the riding quality. The radiation will take you out before you hit the trails
BaGearA Posted April 7, 2017 Posted April 7, 2017 I would buy one with pivots , I'll never trust any of this flexy stuff
BeegMig Posted April 7, 2017 Posted April 7, 2017 I would buy one with pivots , I'll never trust any of this flexy stuffThere are some cool looking fullsus ti frames, just have to search a bit
Eddie Stafford Posted April 7, 2017 Author Posted April 7, 2017 This is the ultimate one, but cost about USD 4,500! http://www.funkcycles.com/bikes/la-ruta/ Moots and Lynskey also make FS models with pivots, but they are heavy at about 2.9 kg.
splat Posted April 7, 2017 Posted April 7, 2017 I don't get the point of a full suspension Ti bike.It makes sense on a hard tail or road bike (the so-called springiness etc)And Ti isnt known for its light weight...
ALLMTB Posted April 7, 2017 Posted April 7, 2017 Look for reviews on Lynskey bikes.Proper full suspension with pivots, not softails... https://lynskeyperformance.com/mountain/full-suspension/
Josh0 Posted April 10, 2017 Posted April 10, 2017 http://cdn.mos.bikeradar.imdserve.com/images/bikes-and-gear/bikes/mountain-bikes/full-suspension/1420396676667-jsmbdx3slw21-630-80.jpgI won't mind having one of these......http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/category/bikes/mountain-bikes/full-suspension/product/review-kingdom-hex-15-49144/
JacBrand Posted April 10, 2017 Posted April 10, 2017 Met a guy a few years ago who had a flex Ti duel suspension bike. He said it felt like riding with a flat rear tire.I am not sure which brand it was or details of the actual suspension set up. Then that is a very nice looking frame!
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