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Ti Frame recommendations

  • 30-06-2010 1:11pm
    #1
    Guybrush T
    Registered Users Posts: 180 ✭✭


    So I'm planning to build myself a new bike in the autumn, partially financed through the bike to work scheme. At the moment I'm planning on a Ti frame as my current bike is steel and 20 years old and I'd like the next one to last as long, I don't feel that would be likely with carbon.

    It will be used mostly for sportives like Wicklow 200, Marmotte etc, but possibly a bit of racing from time to time. My curent favourite is the Van Nicholas Zephyr, but I've also looked at Enigma and Litespeed. Budget is €1-2K for the frame.

    Anyone have any experience of these manufacturers, or any other recommendations?


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  • #2
    DualFrontDiscs
    Registered Users Posts: 932 ✭✭✭DualFrontDiscs


    Guybrush T wrote: »
    It will be used mostly for sportives like Wicklow 200, Marmotte erc, but possibly a bit of racing from time to time. My curent favourite is the Van Nicholas Zephyr, but I've also looked at Enigma and Litespeed. Budget is €1-2K for the frame.

    Anyone have any experience of these manufacturers, or any other recommendations?

    I've a ti Litespeed Blue Ridge tourer. I don't think they make them anymore. I like it. It's not particularly light, and it's more of an audax bike than a true out and out tourer, but it works for me.


  • #3
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,142 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    Also consider Planet-X.

    I recently built up an Enigma (here), but it's an unusual custom build so not sure my opinions are useful.

    That said, from first impressions I don't think the ride quality is better than my carbon bikes, but it is probably more flexy - I get some rear brake rub when pulling away from a stop, although that might be the wheels I'm using.

    Enigmas get good reviews, and the only other person I know with one likes it.


  • #4
    RoubX
    Registered Users Posts: 81 ✭✭RoubX


    I'm currently getting this frame custom built by Justin Burls. It's got a "Colnago" top tube and bi-ovalised down tube. It's a custom build and mine wouldn't be really configured for racing with a 72 head angle and longish wheelbase, also mudguard eyes for the weather we normally get (don't know whats happening this year!). However, all tubes and geometry are customizable and it costs £950. I hope to get it in time for the Sean Kelly.


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