Marielou.smith@gmail.com Posted July 25, 2019 Posted July 25, 2019 Hi there I have a top of the range Titan from 2014. 29er. I am thinking of upgrading. Maybe a lighter bike? I hear Titan is notoriously heavy. Any thoughts or advice here?
No Hare Posted July 25, 2019 Posted July 25, 2019 I've got no advice but just out of curiosity, what does yer bike weigh?
Traveler Posted July 25, 2019 Posted July 25, 2019 Agree, give some more details. Is your Titan alloy or the carbon frame?
Zorro5614 Posted July 25, 2019 Posted July 25, 2019 Titan might have a bit heavier frame and cockpit. Think their wheels also not the greatest, but compare well to competitors. The groupset and fork however do compare really well to competitors Like the Titan Drone Pro that can be had at about R17k. RS Reba and near full GX Eagle
Marielou.smith@gmail.com Posted July 26, 2019 Author Posted July 26, 2019 Agree, give some more details. Is your Titan alloy or the carbon frame?Alluminium frame
Marielou.smith@gmail.com Posted July 26, 2019 Author Posted July 26, 2019 Hallo Thank you everyone. It is the titan expert. Hydraulic disc brakesShimano gears and derailer. Air suspension. Hard tail. 3x 9 gears. Alluminium frame. Not sure of weight. I just heard people say titan is heavy. 29" wheels
Kranswurm Posted July 26, 2019 Posted July 26, 2019 Hallo Thank you everyone. It is the titan expert. Hydraulic disc brakesShimano gears and derailer. Air suspension. Hard tail. 3x 9 gears.Alluminium frame. Not sure of weight. I just heard people say titan is heavy.29" wheelsWeigh yourself on your bathroom scale the pick up your bike and weigh yourself again,subtract the two ...if it weighs more than 12kg its heavy for a hardtail
slickjay007 Posted July 26, 2019 Posted July 26, 2019 Is the only reason why you want to upgrade because of the weight of the the bike? More details would get better responses.
Zorro5614 Posted July 26, 2019 Posted July 26, 2019 Don't think you will get a Titan HT under 12kg. Even the top end Drone Prone is mentioned at just over 12.3kg
Pure Savage Posted July 26, 2019 Posted July 26, 2019 Hallo Thank you everyone. It is the titan expert. Hydraulic disc brakesShimano gears and derailer. Air suspension. Hard tail. 3x 9 gears.Alluminium frame. Not sure of weight. I just heard people say titan is heavy.29" wheelsWhat is your weight?
dirtypot Posted July 26, 2019 Posted July 26, 2019 I have a top of the range Titan from 2014. 3x 9 gears. Alluminium frame. Um...
slickjay007 Posted July 26, 2019 Posted July 26, 2019 Don't think you will get a Titan HT under 12kg. Even the top end Drone Prone is mentioned at just over 12.3kg For 2014 looks like the Pro was top end for an aluminum frame. I found this 2014 catalogue on the web: https://www.titanracingbikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Titan_2014_catalogue.pdf
popcorn_skollie Posted July 26, 2019 Posted July 26, 2019 I think you have a 2015 model. Which you could quite possibly have bought new in 2014.There was no expert in 2014. There is one in the 2015 catalog though. FRAME Hydroformed X7 Disc FORK SR SF14 XCR Air 100mmREAR DERAILLEUR Shimano AltusFRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano Altus FD-M370 SPEED 27 SpeedSHIFTER Shimano Altus SL-M370CHAIN WHEEL Shimano Altus M-371 42-32-22TBRAKES Shimano M355 180/160mmCHAIN KMC X9RIM Titan 29R Disc HUB Alloy Disc Q/RTIRE Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance Wire 29” X 2.25”PEDAL PP Body/Steel CageSADDLE Selle Royal Seta S1SEAT POST Titan CompSTEM Titan CompHANDLEBAR Titan Flat Bar 660mmGRIP Selle Royal We can't decide whether you need a new bike or not. That's up to you.If you're looking at alternative bikes because you have an itch and you feel its time for a change. Then let us know what you're considering and we can help you with how it would compare and whether its good value or not.
Marielou.smith@gmail.com Posted July 26, 2019 Author Posted July 26, 2019 I think you have a 2015 model. Which you could quite possibly have bought new in 2014.There was no expert in 2014. There is one in the 2015 catalog though. FRAME Hydroformed X7 DiscFORK SR SF14 XCR Air 100mmREAR DERAILLEUR Shimano AltusFRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano Altus FD-M370 SPEED 27 SpeedSHIFTER Shimano Altus SL-M370CHAIN WHEEL Shimano Altus M-371 42-32-22TBRAKES Shimano M355 180/160mmCHAIN KMC X9RIM Titan 29R Disc HUB Alloy Disc Q/RTIRE Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance Wire 29” X 2.25”PEDAL PP Body/Steel CageSADDLE Selle Royal Seta S1SEAT POST Titan CompSTEM Titan CompHANDLEBAR Titan Flat Bar 660mmGRIP Selle Royal We can't decide whether you need a new bike or not. That's up to you.If you're looking at alternative bikes because you have an itch and you feel its time for a change. Then let us know what you're considering and we can help you with how it would compare and whether its good value or not. Thanks a million.Looking at the trek maybe
Marielou.smith@gmail.com Posted July 26, 2019 Author Posted July 26, 2019 Is the only reason why you want to upgrade because of the weight of the the bike? More details would get better responses. Yes not sure what it weight really
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