Titanium audax to take 28c + fenders
02-24-12, 03:08 PM
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Titanium audax to take 28c + fenders
Does anyone know of a ti frame that is light (~1.5kg for 58cm) and fast, but takes a rack and has clearance for 28c tyres + fenders? From what I have read the Sabbath September and the Van Nicholas Yukon will take 28c without fenders and 25c with. I want to avoid touring geometry but would consider a cross frame if it was light and fast and fitted my criteria. Basically I think for a £1000 "life-long" frameset it needs to have a decent level of versatility without compromising on performance.
02-26-12, 02:41 PM
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No info?
I found that Spa Cycles sell their own brand ti audax frameset for £750 here in the UK, which seems like a bargain. 58cm frame and fork is 2.2kg, so I'm guessing about 1.6kg for the frame. It's a shame I can't actually afford one right now! An actual income in summer should change my circumstances enough to splash out though.
I found that Spa Cycles sell their own brand ti audax frameset for £750 here in the UK, which seems like a bargain. 58cm frame and fork is 2.2kg, so I'm guessing about 1.6kg for the frame. It's a shame I can't actually afford one right now! An actual income in summer should change my circumstances enough to splash out though.
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Ti with room for 700x28 & fenders: https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...rypro_x_ti.htm
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Thanks for the suggestions. That Motobecane looks tasty. Would have to add at least another 20% on top of that for import tax to the UK, but that's still pretty tempting.
*no international shipping from Bikes Direct unfortunately*
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02-27-12, 12:13 PM
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That ti Motobecane looks pretty nice. Wish they offred them in smaller sizes for women riders.
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you could contact Habanero.
https://habcycles.com/road.html
$70 to "most of europe"
not sure on the weight, but they do custom too
https://habcycles.com/road.html
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not sure on the weight, but they do custom too
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I've worked out the tax and duty and it comes to about 25% which really isn't great. Plus I want the peace of mind of having a local dealer for warranty/crash replacement claims.
I spoke to the people at Sabbath today and they say that their new September model will take 28c tyres and fenders
I spoke to the people at Sabbath today and they say that their new September model will take 28c tyres and fenders
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Van Nicholas makes a nice product. Rode one for a couple of years. It was their cross/touring frameset.
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titanium, 28c, fenders. such a good plan its beautiful. my current jawn is steel without fenders shod with 28s and plenty of clearance.
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I own a Moto Century Team Ti above and it is perfect. However, it is a bit heavier than 1500g, but it rides like a dream. I'm sure you could find a US facilitator to ship it to you.
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From looking at my VN Yukon it's possible that you could do 28c with guards, but you might have to modify them to add a little clearance - I'm not sure. Are you sure 25c wouldn't do you? If you went for some of the new wider road rims you'd probably get similar comfort levels.
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A sub 1500gm Ti frame for less than $1700 in a 58cm? That's a pretty tall order. Have you looked at a Lynksey Cooper CX? Probably a bit over 1100 gbp but its probably the closest I can think of, in a 58 it should be right around your target weight.
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nice steel can get down to that weight. many titanium frames wont. i dont think the weight is that important anyway, contrary to a certain local celebrity.
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Not sure it meets your 1.5kg limit, but I believe there are some very lightweight S-3 tubesets. and probably others that produce a sub-15 pound bike with stock components. ....But not for a 58cm sport/touring frame that takes wider tires, fenders, racks.....,, panniers, mudflaps, 3 sets of waterbottle braze-ons, computer, lights, GPS, etc.
Rodriquez in Seattle offers the Outlaw ($2500 frame+fork): https://www.rodcycle.com
Rodriquez in Seattle offers the Outlaw ($2500 frame+fork): https://www.rodcycle.com
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I am considering a stainless steel option, but was more drawn to ti for some reason. It turns out the Sabbath September's 2012 model takes 28c + fenders. Won't be taking the plunge for a little while, so I've got some time to mull things over!
