Marielou.smith@gmail.com Posted July 25, 2019 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Hare Posted July 25, 2019 Share I've got no advice but just out of curiosity, what does yer bike weigh? Oufy MTB (Roadie) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler Posted July 25, 2019 Share Agree, give some more details. Is your Titan alloy or the carbon frame? slickjay007 and ChrisF 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro5614 Posted July 25, 2019 Share 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 Mr. G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oufy MTB (Roadie) Posted July 25, 2019 Share More details please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marielou.smith@gmail.com Posted July 26, 2019 Share Agree, give some more details. Is your Titan alloy or the carbon frame?Alluminium frame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marielou.smith@gmail.com Posted July 26, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted July 26, 2019 Share 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 Red Bird and Mokgaga'a mmakubela! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickjay007 Posted July 26, 2019 Share Is the only reason why you want to upgrade because of the weight of the the bike? More details would get better responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro5614 Posted July 26, 2019 Share Don't think you will get a Titan HT under 12kg. Even the top end Drone Prone is mentioned at just over 12.3kg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted July 26, 2019 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtypot Posted July 26, 2019 Share I have a top of the range Titan from 2014. 3x 9 gears. Alluminium frame. Um... RustyHWR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickjay007 Posted July 26, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popcorn_skollie Posted July 26, 2019 Share 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. Danger Dassie and slickjay007 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marielou.smith@gmail.com Posted July 26, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marielou.smith@gmail.com Posted July 26, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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