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Very impressive.

 

Titan aren't nearly as a big a player as Trek, Spez etc so if they can offer the build kits they do maybe people are allowed to call out a R90k Trek with NX.

 

The question is now very much why not a Titan. I could find no reason and took my new Cypher (Carbon) for it's first ride this weekend and I'm very happy with my choice. There is no compromise on build quality or design, it simply offers much more for less.

Very nice, what do these new alu versions weigh in at?

my first ????? too

not even frame weights?

 

build spec on the expert is decent but wiht quite a few titanR components so i'd expect they wouldn't be that heavy. if it's not stated it can't be good

 

edit: found it here

https://bikenetwork.co.za/review-titan-racing-cypher-rs-elite-cypher-comp/

The Titan Racing Cypher RS Elite model retails for R39 999. Our test bike weighed 13.1kg with sealant and no pedals.

my first ????? too

not even frame weights?

 

build spec on the expert is decent but wiht quite a few titanR components so i'd expect they wouldn't be that heavy. if it's not stated it can't be good

 

edit: found it here

https://bikenetwork.co.za/review-titan-racing-cypher-rs-elite-cypher-comp/

 

The Titan Racing Cypher RS Elite model retails for R39 999. Our test bike weighed 13.1kg with sealant and no pedals.

Will probably not be a problem for everyone but for those a bit OCD.

 

I was a bit disappointed to see SRAM brakes paired with the Shimano XT/SLX drivetrain.

 

Then a Rockshox SID fork paired with a X-Fusion rear shock.

 

I'll 100% admit that I am being critical but I guess one does buy a new bike based on what it looks like as well.

 

I looked at the bike in a shop and the XL version came in at around 13.8 kg and I think that is a good weight for the spec level.

 

Looks like a fun bike but would have loved the Shimano brakes and Rockshox rear shock like the Cypher elite Carbon

Edited by JasperNel

Alloy frame with that build kit, difficult to find something along the same lines.

The Giant Trance 1 29 2019 with 115mm travel rear and 130mm front, 34mm stanchion forks etc came in at 13.1kg factory standard and I believe can be picked up now for a similar price...

 

I've been looking to sell all my bikes and buy 1 road, 1 mtb so looking at 'the one bike' options currently.

Edited by Jewbacca

A 32mm 120mm fork is not a noodle no matter how popular that saying has become. I have a 120mm 32mm SID and I was open minded about changing to a 34mm version but the fork feels really good as is so I won't be bothering.

 

It's a shame the alloy cypher 120 has such spindly forks. A 34mm or 35mm stanchion option would be nice.

I think those Manitou Markhors are 30mm stanchions. A 120mm trail bike really needs something beefier than that. I can understand the xc one being 32mm, but 34/35mm is the norm for a trail bike.

A 32mm 120mm fork is not a noodle no matter how popular that saying has become. I have a 120mm 32mm SID and I was open minded about changing to a 34mm version but the fork feels really good as is so I won't be bothering.
 

The Giant Trance 1 29 2019 with 115mm travel rear and 130mm front, 34mm stanchion forks etc came in at 13.1kg factory standard and I believe can be picked up now for a similar price...

 

I've been looking to sell all my bikes and buy 1 road, 1 mtb so looking at 'the one bike' options currently.

When looking at 2021 models a Spark 960 costs R45k and weighs in at 14.5kg.

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