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So what are the benefits of a Ti seatpost versus carbon on a Ti bike? Interested in hearing from people that have tried both. I have a bontrager carbon post on my Lynskey.

Patriot1

08-25-18 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Boerd (Post 20526558)

Very nice looking bike!

Boerd

08-25-18 08:23 AM

The White Industries T11:

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...f086725793.jpg

MUSA baby!

Texas Aggie

08-29-18 10:18 AM

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...d0afa37d4d.jpg
Merckx Titanium AX. I have been debating getting rid of the older Ultegra triple chain ring and switching to a newer double chain ring group set. However, I am still pretty new to riding, so in the mean time I will just be doing plenty of research and enjoying the great Ti ride.

MyTi	08-30-18 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by gettingold (Post 20526561)

So what are the benefits of a Ti seatpost versus carbon on a Ti bike? Interested in hearing from people that have tried both. I have a bontrager carbon post on my Lynskey.

The difference is $200-$300 and not having to use friction grease.

DowneasTTer

09-08-18 03:10 PM

Late to the party but here are our 2001 Mongoose Triomphe's on the top of Parkman Mtn carriage trail in Acadia National Park in Maine during this summer's trip north. We purchased these for our 30th anniversary back in 2001. Road them all time while living near Bar Harbor. Now only during the summer months on our motorhome trips to Maine and Atlantic Canada. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...5c19308a40.jpg

cat0020

09-09-18 08:28 AM

I had one of those Sandvik made titanium Mongoose for years back in the late 90's.
Tubing quality is top notch, welds and cold-work on those frames are equal if not better then Litespeed back then.

MyTi	09-09-18 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Lazyass (Post 20519338)

This isn't a bad deal for $2500. Even has 28mm tires, pretty good for a race bike. Wheels and group alone would cost at least $1500.

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...o-r8000-21.jpg

I think those wheels are nice but these ti frames by motobecane are not very stiff. I remember pedaling on one and I could feel the springiness of the frame and the flex and bouncing effect of the bottom bracket area with each pedal stroke. With the litespeed vortex I don't get any of that which is what I personally prefer.

Secret Squirrel

09-16-18 02:22 PM

NBD-Lynskey GR260

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...53899da154.jpg

scuzzo

09-16-18 04:17 PM

Got my vortex all built up after crack repair.. 10th ride today, rides just as nice as before, you can see the scar in first picture, but she ain't no lamp at east
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...9f95383699.jpg
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...a663806954.jpg

SSRI	09-16-18 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by scuzzo (Post 20569399)

Now lets see some close up pics of the surgical scar.

scuzzo

09-16-18 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SSRI (Post 20569424)

Now lets see some close up pics of the surgical scar.

i don't have many photos of the scar.. the welder told me that he did a 2 pass weld, so the real seam is under the second pass,

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...ad7b063070.jpg

bleui

09-16-18 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by scuzzo (Post 20569483)

i don't have many photos of the scar.. the welder told me that he did a 2 pass weld, so the real seam is under the second pass,

how did the crack happened? did you crash?

MyTi	09-17-18 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by scuzzo (Post 20569483)

i don't have many photos of the scar.. the welder told me that he did a 2 pass weld, so the real seam is under the second pass,

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...ad7b063070.jpg

Nice adds a little character.

SSRI	09-17-18 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by scuzzo (Post 20569483)

i don't have many photos of the scar.. the welder told me that he did a 2 pass weld, so the real seam is under the second pass,

Glad to see Your Vortex is back on the road!
It will be such a waste to junk the frame.

scuzzo

09-17-18 10:37 AM

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...31fbe31b10.jpg

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Originally Posted by SSRI (Post 20570328)

Glad to see Your Vortex is back on the road!
It will be such a waste to junk the frame.

yep.. friend said well you can train some tomatoes on it.. or string beans.. NO TRELLIS!! this bike will be ridden.. so far ride 10 or 11 and its all good..

seau grateau

09-19-18 11:56 AM

I like this bike.

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...eeeffafac1.jpg

indyfabz

09-19-18 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by seau grateau (Post 20574893)

I like this bike.

Nice wall. :innocent:

seau grateau

09-19-18 12:11 PM

I like the wall too.

indyfabz

09-19-18 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by seau grateau (Post 20574915)

I like the wall too.

What's not to like about the wall? That Frankenbike, on the other hand,...

seau grateau

09-19-18 12:47 PM

What's so franken about it?

indyfabz

09-19-18 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by seau grateau (Post 20574973)

What's so franken about it?

Stem. Spacers above and below the bars. Random purple bar tape. A crank only a mother could love.

If the photo were clear I could probably find other things.

seau grateau

09-19-18 01:11 PM

In other words, nothing important.