Marko243 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Hi guys/girlsCalculus bikes are a South African handmade titanium frame company and I am a brand ambassador for them.I got my new frame from them a few days before my race and rushed to finish the bike build...I was worried that I would be uncomfortable on the bike because the bike was not setup and just roughly setup.I was wrong it was the best ride i’ve ever had on a bike as these frames are built for you according to your body and I can say that this is realy a massive + for the company.So the frame is what we al realy want to know about...the finish on the frame looks amazing and the fact that the name and logos aren’t paint or decals but are lazed edged into the frame, the raw ti look makes it even more of a winner.The overall quality of the frame is just amazing the feel and I think it is probably the litest ti dual sus frame on the market.The rear triangle is what realy lets the bike stand out. It only has on pivot and that is at the shock the bottom is a titanium flex blade and that takes out the “bob” you usualy get when riding a dual sus.So if you are a fan of unique bikes and like S.A companies then you should absolutely check them out. Vetseun and nonky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkitech Posted September 11, 2018 Share No mention of the frame weight?No specs, no travel, no overall weight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted September 11, 2018 Share I don't know hey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnavel Posted September 11, 2018 Share It's a very cool concept, having a custom frame manufactured. However, you will never be able to sell it should you want to "upgrade" as it has been designed specifically for your dimensions. Calculus Bikes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amberdrake Posted September 11, 2018 Share No price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavo Posted September 11, 2018 Share The frame comes at a premium "R35 000 for a custom build Ti frame (Road, Gravel or HT) and R45 000 for a dual sus frame." http://calculus-bikes.com/titanium/ Hairy, Calculus Bikes and dewaldsss 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko243 Posted September 11, 2018 Share The overall weight of the bike is 11.1kgThe frame is 2.1kg with rear shock in Dirkitech and nonky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko243 Posted September 11, 2018 Share No mention of the frame weight?No specs, no travel, no overall weight?The frame has 100mm off travel front and rearI have attached all the dimensions of the frame Dirkitech 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewaldsss Posted September 11, 2018 Share The frame comes at a premium "R35 000 for a custom build Ti frame (Road, Gravel or HT) and R45 000 for a dual sus frame." http://calculus-bikes.com/titanium/tempting..... does that include rear shock?i like the frame with the integrated seatpost... Edited September 11, 2018 by dewaldsss Calculus Bikes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted September 11, 2018 Share how big are those pivot bearings ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted September 11, 2018 Share .... is a titanium flex blade and that takes out the “bob” you usualy get when riding a dual sus. ????They should have taken Bob out long ago Edited September 11, 2018 by Christie Ferro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanievb Posted September 11, 2018 Share So in other words this is not a dual suspension but a soft tail (like the older cannondales) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko243 Posted September 11, 2018 Share tempting..... does that include rear shock?i like the frame with the integrated seatpost...No it does not include the rear shock but the rear shock is a quite common size so you can use anyone you like dewaldsss 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansolo Posted September 11, 2018 Share Where are these frames made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calculus Bikes Posted September 12, 2018 Share Morning, then are 14mm OD and 8mm ID. how big are those pivot bearings ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansolo Posted September 12, 2018 Share I'm interested in the build process and an article would certainly help your cause. How do form those complex tube shapes? Do you have a factory/workshop one can visit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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