Ordered new Ti bike
03-17-17, 04:31 PM
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Ordered new Ti bike
Well I bit the dust and order a Habanero Team issue Nuevo with Ultegra 6800. Got a 58 size and now just have wait. I must say Mark Hikey the owner was nice so far. I cannot wait I must admit I have never road Ti.
03-17-17, 04:47 PM
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I believe you will be pleased. Tell Mark I said hi if you chat or email again.
03-17-17, 05:55 PM
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03-17-17, 06:23 PM
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03-17-17, 06:28 PM
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Mine is custom geometry. I think the ST is 64cm. It has 10 speed ultegra 6700 drivetrain (which was brand new when I got the frame). Ritchey WCS fork. It has held up well even now after 7 years and roughly 40000 miles.
03-17-17, 07:10 PM
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You should sell me your frame so that I can make it into two frames. 
OP, congrats on the new ride!
OP, congrats on the new ride!
03-17-17, 07:44 PM
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Deacon what did it cost you? I'm really working my way towards a titanium bike. I've been scouring ebay and Craigslist. I too ride a 58.
I'm happy for you.
I'm happy for you.
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Ti is in my experience the best ride for a road bike. I got to A/B/C a Tarmac SL3 Pro, custom steel, and Lynskey R230. Sold the Tarmac after one or two rides on the steel and Ti, and actually sold the Lynskey knowing I wanted disc brakes. Now I have an R150 disc, and the custom steel rarely get ridden, but I doubt I'll ever let it go, sentimentality and all.
