Why did Titanium not take off amongst Pros?
08-29-19, 03:53 PM
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08-30-19, 06:26 AM
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As long as we're sharing photos, here's my Seven set up for randonneuring with 2014 SR.
If you're going to spend the money on a titanium frame, you might as well spend the extra couple hundred bucks on campagnolo so there is no doubt in anyone's mind that you are a true connisour.
If you're going to spend the money on a titanium frame, you might as well spend the extra couple hundred bucks on campagnolo so there is no doubt in anyone's mind that you are a true connisour.
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08-30-19, 08:56 AM
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08-30-19, 09:13 AM
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How come I haven't seen that puppy in hot or not?
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08-31-19, 04:01 AM
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08-31-19, 01:47 PM
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Now over 16 years old and still going strong. The upgrade to Ultegra 6800 helped a lot. Now that I'm older and heavier I may also opt for a Wolf Tooth Road Link and a bigger cog out back.
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08-31-19, 02:15 PM
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So I can see there is a definite following of Ti for old guys that like to keep their bike for years and years.
But I do not see how that relates to why a Pro would want one for racing on.
But I do not see how that relates to why a Pro would want one for racing on.
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08-31-19, 03:50 PM
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Looks. I've never used Shimano brifters, but I've heard different people claim that both perform better, so I assume they're both fine and it comes down to personal preference. I'm used to the thumb/finger thing so I would be reluctant to switch at this point. Dura Ace and Super Record are both far better than my abilities warrant anyway.
08-31-19, 05:57 PM
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Looks. I've never used Shimano brifters, but I've heard different people claim that both perform better, so I assume they're both fine and it comes down to personal preference. I'm used to the thumb/finger thing so I would be reluctant to switch at this point. Dura Ace and Super Record are both far better than my abilities warrant anyway.
You don't have to be a professional to enjoy high end components.
08-31-19, 06:04 PM
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Arguably, 105 and Chorus respectively for each brand, offer the same functionality, albeit adding some weight. So is the enjoyment the aesthetics, or the .5 watt gain in speed?
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08-31-19, 08:08 PM
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It is not that any material is better really, because you can get heavy, flexy, poorly handling bikes made out of any material.
You can also get lightweight, stiff, well handling bikes made out of these same materials.
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Not hard to see a Ti meeting the weight point for UCI racing, so a wash there.
Best looking bikes in the peloton though.
08-31-19, 09:29 PM
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Shimano's gear is the product of more engineering resources than any other brand.
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Half-step triple, using double gear ~~~ 6400 STI rebuild walkthrough ~~~ Want 8/9/10s @126mm OLD? OCR. ~~~ Shimano cassette body overhaul ~~~ Ergopower Escape wear repair ~~~ PSA: drivetrain wear
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