What brands of titanium road bikes should I consider?
04-02-08, 03:33 PM
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What brands of titanium road bikes should I consider?
I have decided that my next road bike will titantium. I have been looking at new and used Litespeeds and actually have been searching for an Ultimate. But I'm sure there are other brands I should consider. What would you suggest?
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Moots, Lynskey, Independent Fabrication and Seven all come immediately to mind.
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^^ add to the list Merlin, Dean, Habanero, Airborne, Titus, Everti, Spectrum, Davidson
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Planet X.
Made by the family who started Litespeed, but not so expensive as the bikes they make now (I forget the name).
Might not be available in the US yet...
Made by the family who started Litespeed, but not so expensive as the bikes they make now (I forget the name).
Might not be available in the US yet...
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Moots
Serotta
Merlin
Seven
IF
. . . in that order.
Serotta
Merlin
Seven
IF
. . . in that order.
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04-02-08, 06:16 PM
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Merlins are very nice. I have had no issues with mine whatsoever.
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Oh boy. I lust after a Moots Compact so.
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Many riders here went with Moots and love them. IO don't think you can go wrong with a Moots based on what everyone here says
04-02-08, 07:05 PM
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The man himself, Kent founded Moots.
Eric, details on the beastie depicted?
Eric, details on the beastie depicted?
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I wanted that Merlin Ultralight bad.
But that's not what he gave me.
That business about how Ti loses its liveliness over time helped me get over it. I just keep telling myself that, lol.
Boy, it felt great. Almost like a horse, something alive.
But that's not what he gave me.
That business about how Ti loses its liveliness over time helped me get over it. I just keep telling myself that, lol.
Boy, it felt great. Almost like a horse, something alive.
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You did not specify a budget. But check out the Serotta Garage at Serotta.com. I got a lightly used Legend demo frame and F-3 for $1,690. This combo retails for $5,600. I have not seen any deals close to that but they have some good discounts if you can find your size. The Serotta classifieds are a good place to look for quality used frames and I have seen some of these frames selling on E-bay for reasonable prices.
My buddy has a Lynskey that he got recently and loves it. He also liked his Litespeed very well.
Also, I haven't seen Holland. If I remember correctly Carl Strong has started doing titanium.
My buddy has a Lynskey that he got recently and loves it. He also liked his Litespeed very well.
Also, I haven't seen Holland. If I remember correctly Carl Strong has started doing titanium.
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I thought Airborne was out of the business..
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