Would you pay 40 000 ZAR for a titanium frame ?

[BaGearA]

Steel eides better than Ti just btw ....Ti is probs lighter tho

 

 

And steel will last just as long as Ti if we're talking 20 years down the road ...but will carbon really be useless ?

 

 

I can think of many cars that are made of composites that are well over 50 years old

[BaGearA]

I am loving my Ti bike more than I ever thought possible.

Where would I ever be able to do 200km rides on a hardtail.

So ja, if I had the financial means I would pay 40k for a Ti bike frame with a smile.

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That's HOT !

[GrahamS2]

I'll abstain from voting, for now, to skew the results too much.

 

But would put some thoughts out there to supplement the pretty pictures for buying Ti.

 

1) Custom design: Strange how it is preserved to be normal paying R40k for a carbon frame that is made in a mold in small, medium and large.  You fit the bike, no matter your build.

2) Material properties:  All the points of long lasting vibration damping ect ect. No technical jargon to spice up commodity material eg, Tory Carbon, Hi-Mod, Balistic...

 

The case here is not against carbon, but for custom bikes, and titanium being a great material to use for that application.

But you get titanium and you get titanium. I'd imagine the grade of Ti will have an enormous impact on the cost?

[Heel Drop]

Here is mine Vetseun - also loving it HUGE

[Vetseun]

Here is mine Vetseun - also loving it HUGE

Stunning

[Shebeen]

Here is mine Vetseun - also loving it HUGE

Schweeet! I'm guessing your wallet already answered the question you posed - needs pedals, or is it an autopilot?

[Calculus Bikes]

But you get titanium and you get titanium. I'd imagine the grade of Ti will have an enormous impact on the cost?

Very true. The first misnomer is the reference to "titanium" which is an element and won't be any good for use in frames or components.  

 

Different grades of Titanium Alloy e.g. Grade 5, and Grade 9 are most commonly used in a bicycle application.  Each has its appropriate application.  For frames Grade 9 should be used due to its positive welding properties.

http://www.titaniumengineers.com/titanium-grades.html

[eddy]

I am loving my Ti bike more than I ever thought possible.

Where would I ever be able to do 200km rides on a hardtail.

So ja, if I had the financial means I would pay 40k for a Ti bike frame with a smile.

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I'd sommer take two at the price you paid.

 

How is it handling the long Munga training days?

[shaper]

Very true. The first misnomer is the reference to "titanium" which is an element and won't be any good for use in frames or components.  

 

Different grades of Titanium Alloy e.g. Grade 5, and Grade 9 are most commonly used in a bicycle application.  Each has its appropriate application.  For frames Grade 9 should be used due to its positive welding properties.

http://www.titaniumengineers.com/titanium-grades.html

I think you will find most Ti bikes these days, grade 9 or 3Al-2.5v is used

[stringbean]

Never ,why would I pay 40K for something I rode 20 years ago.

Sure those who haven't gone that way would like to have something different but be prepared to keep it for life or take a serious bath if you ever re sell

[Edition 507]

For sure.....if it was gold plated and diamond studded.

[eddy]

Never ,why would I pay 40K for something I rode 20 years ago.

 

 

I look at the 50 year old SR-71and think that maybe an older model well built out of an exceptional material may still be more desirable and better as a tool than a modern model built out of CF.

[WIPEOUT 1000]

I paid R40K for my De Rosa Titanio frame. I also had to wait nearly 2 years because at that stage De Rosa only had one welder.

 

Furthermore I know that it is not the lightest, stiffest, aerodynamic, etc. , but I appreciate that it’s not for everyone.

 

However, from my perspective it’s a very special bike. It’s was custom made to my measurements and it was welded by Dario de Rosa himself. 

 

A De Rosa made by a De Rosa in Italy, it’s a bit of a Sunday bike, but it is difficult to explain the thrill I get every time I take it out for ride.

[Kalahari Vegmot]

I paid R40K for my De Rosa Titanio frame. I also had to wait nearly 2 years because at that stage De Rosa only had one welder.

 

Furthermore I know that it is not the lightest, stiffest, aerodynamic, etc. , but I appreciate that it’s not for everyone.

 

However, from my perspective it’s a very special bike. It’s was custom made to my measurements and it was welded by Dario de Rosa himself. 

 

A De Rosa made by a De Rosa in Italy, it’s a bit of a Sunday bike, but it is difficult to explain the thrill I get every time I take it out for ride.

I liked it before I evn saw the pic.

 

You know, just because.

[shaper]

Sweet ride!

[eddy]

I paid R40K for my De Rosa Titanio frame. I also had to wait nearly 2 years because at that stage De Rosa only had one welder.

 

 

 

it looks lovely.  When did you have it made ?