Would you pay 40 000 ZAR for a titanium frame ?

[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 ?

[WIPEOUT 1000]

it looks lovely.  When did you have it made ?

I ordered in 2012 and finally received it in 2014

[Heel Drop]

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.

that "thrill" is the magic of titanium - love it

[eddy]

I ordered in 2012 and finally received it in 2014

 

 

And if you had dropped the same amount of cash on a carbon  S-works in 2012 it would be a bit meh by now....

[Kalahari Vegmot]

I think it's safe to say ti(and steel to a certain degree) is a bit like classical music. It doesn't appeal to everyone, but is timeless and beautiful.

[Heel Drop]

I think that is a huge selling point - it keeps it value like no other bike ( even though I wont ever sell it )

[trail - er - park]

Nevi Stelvio .... talks to me ... constantly

[arendoog]

http://pretoriusbikes.com/pretorius-frames/bosvelder/For 2600 pounds this is a good deal