Post Your Titaniums
01-03-25 | 01:19 PM
#3151
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2023
Posts: 1,123
Likes: 1,000
Bikes: *'00 LS Vortex/Chorus 12/Campag Zondas*98 LS Classic - S&S couplers/Chorus 12/Rolf Vector Pros*'95 DeBernardi Cromor S/S, Mavic Open Pros on Phil Wood track hubs*
01-04-25 | 09:01 PM
#3152
Used to be a climber..
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 7,067
Likes: 193
From: Tucson, AZ
Bikes: 2021 Merlin Sandstone, 2016 Ridley Fenix SL, 2020 Trek Emonda ALR (rim brake), Trek Roscoe 9
Merlin Sandstone - gravel bike, but just have to throw on some road tires and it'll pull double duty.
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2016 Trek 520 (54cm) touring bike for sale - never ridden. Message me for photos/details.
2016 Trek 520 (54cm) touring bike for sale - never ridden. Message me for photos/details.
02-24-25 | 12:27 PM
#3156
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,379
Likes: 731
From: Columbus, Ohio
Bikes: Lynskey R230, Trek 5200, 1975 Raleigh Pro, 1973 Falcon ,Trek T50 Tandem and a 1968 Paramount in progress.
So now we have almost the same exact bike: Ti frame, LightBicycle wheels, Ultegra and rim brakes. I guess there's nothing else to buy!
02-25-25 | 11:28 AM
#3158
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 1,160
Likes: 5,774
From: London, UK
Bikes: Yes, probably too many but still have a roving eye...
My 1996 Merckx EX frame has had numerous wheels, cranks, saddles and various color bartape since I've had it, but this is its final form, well final 2 forms. Custom made Columbus Max fork, ti seatpost, Archetype rim and 30c tyres, 30 speed and gunmetal 3ttt bars and stem.
And slight variant with deeper Campag Shamal wheels and 28c tyres.
And slight variant with deeper Campag Shamal wheels and 28c tyres.
Last edited by botty kayer; 02-25-25 at 12:36 PM.
02-25-25 | 02:46 PM
#3159
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,379
Likes: 731
From: Columbus, Ohio
Bikes: Lynskey R230, Trek 5200, 1975 Raleigh Pro, 1973 Falcon ,Trek T50 Tandem and a 1968 Paramount in progress.
04-27-25 | 05:38 PM
#3161
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 7,696
Likes: 2,580
From: Jacksonville, FL
Bikes: Trek Checkmate, Lynskey Elysium, Trek FX 5 Sport
New Lynskey Elysium frameset I built up. I worked a lot of hours last year to receive a nice bonus, so I gave it the full Sram Red treatment. Was able to use some discounts and some other gift cards I received for some side hustle to offset some of the ridiculous cost of the Red components. I am still messing with the fit a bit, so I still need to trim the brake hoses back but I am pretty close to being set on the stem and fork length. Took it for a shakeout ride yesterday, got in 25 miles and it felt fantastic. Very happy with the results. Now that I am pretty set on the stem length, considering picking up a Ti stem as well.
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Brian | 2025 Trek Checkmate | 2025 Lynskey Elysium | 2022 Trek FX Sport 5
Brian | 2025 Trek Checkmate | 2025 Lynskey Elysium | 2022 Trek FX Sport 5
Last edited by jaxgtr; 04-27-25 at 05:47 PM.
04-28-25 | 03:31 PM
#3163
New here
Joined: Jul 2020
Posts: 15,485
Likes: 8,569
From: Tejas
New Lynskey Elysium frameset I built up. I worked a lot of hours last year to receive a nice bonus, so I gave it the full Sram Red treatment. Was able to use some discounts and some other gift cards I received for some side hustle to offset some of the ridiculous cost of the Red components. I am still messing with the fit a bit, so I still need to trim the brake hoses back but I am pretty close to being set on the stem and fork length. Took it for a shakeout ride yesterday, got in 25 miles and it felt fantastic. Very happy with the results. Now that I am pretty set on the stem length, considering picking up a Ti stem as well.
04-28-25 | 08:07 PM
#3164
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 7,696
Likes: 2,580
From: Jacksonville, FL
Bikes: Trek Checkmate, Lynskey Elysium, Trek FX 5 Sport
Thanks, yea I initially was going to go with a deep blue, but the orange kept calling me, so I went with it.
04-29-25 | 08:09 PM
#3165
Bike Hoarder
Joined: Dec 2019
Posts: 13,323
Likes: 7,087
From: 757
Bikes: Madone Gen 7, Team Machine R01, Ritchey Breakaway, Checkpoint, BMC Kaius
New Lynskey Elysium frameset I built up. I worked a lot of hours last year to receive a nice bonus, so I gave it the full Sram Red treatment. Was able to use some discounts and some other gift cards I received for some side hustle to offset some of the ridiculous cost of the Red components. I am still messing with the fit a bit, so I still need to trim the brake hoses back but I am pretty close to being set on the stem and fork length. Took it for a shakeout ride yesterday, got in 25 miles and it felt fantastic. Very happy with the results. Now that I am pretty set on the stem length, considering picking up a Ti stem as well.
yes please. What does it weigh?
04-30-25 | 04:08 PM
#3166
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 7,696
Likes: 2,580
From: Jacksonville, FL
Bikes: Trek Checkmate, Lynskey Elysium, Trek FX 5 Sport
Drum roll ......... As it sits in the picture excluding the pump (42mm tires, mounts, Power Meter, and pedals) 20.4lbs. Running the second wheelset (same rim\hubs) with the Pirelli P Zero Race RS TLR in 32mm, 19.2 lbs. I was surprised how light the cassette is being as big as it is, it sub 300g. I could get it under 20 with the larger tires if I got rid of the power meter on the cranks and moved to power pedals, but I like the quarq PM. I am looking at getting a Ti Stem. If I ran the P Zero's with TPU's that would get me under 19 as the tubeless sealant weighs more than the tpu's.
Overall, I could not be happier with the bike and how it rides. Has to be one of the most comfortable bikes I have ever ridden.
But this does look lovely... Ti ring from Sturdy Bikes in England
Edit: I ordered some new pedals, Time ATAC XC 12's, and ordered the Ti Stem. Should get me close to or just under 20 lbs with the gravel tires and under 19 for the road tires.
Overall, I could not be happier with the bike and how it rides. Has to be one of the most comfortable bikes I have ever ridden.
But this does look lovely... Ti ring from Sturdy Bikes in England
Edit: I ordered some new pedals, Time ATAC XC 12's, and ordered the Ti Stem. Should get me close to or just under 20 lbs with the gravel tires and under 19 for the road tires.
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Brian | 2025 Trek Checkmate | 2025 Lynskey Elysium | 2022 Trek FX Sport 5
Brian | 2025 Trek Checkmate | 2025 Lynskey Elysium | 2022 Trek FX Sport 5
Last edited by jaxgtr; 05-04-25 at 08:49 PM.
05-04-25 | 09:35 PM
#3168
ignominious poltroon
Joined: Jan 2022
Posts: 6,027
Likes: 5,377
Sorry about NDS. This is in Yellowstone. The frame is a Sage Barlow, and came with that Enve fork. Scored the frameset (with fork) on Jenson for $2K. Then I build the rest of it up for her. The orange trim idea is hers. The top tube protector and huge pedals are due to a hip she eventually got replaced. The ride is sublime (even though the frame is slightly too small for me).
Edit: Sorry, I did post some photos a few pages back (and then forgot).
Last edited by Polaris OBark; 05-04-25 at 10:13 PM.
06-10-25 | 09:21 AM
#3170
Full Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 249
Likes: 68
From: San Francisco
Bikes: 87 Raleigh 531C Team Replica, 99 Mongoose RX10.9, 03 Lemond Wayzata, 00 Litespeed Appalachian, 99 Bianchi XL Boron, 98 Litespeed Tuscany, 80 Carlton SC, 86 Pro Miyata, 04 Lemond Victoire
My 1999 Mongoose RX10.9, BTW, what am I doing wrong because this didn't happen in the past when I posted a link from Flickr. Now, the picture always appears double in my post.
by https://www.flickr.com/photos/12896082@N03/, on Flickr
06-18-25 | 11:58 AM
#3171
Senior Member
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 1,086
Likes: 332
From: Treasure Coast, FL
Bikes: 2014 Cannondale Supersix EVO 3, 2015 Trek 520, 2017 Bike Friday Pocket Rocket, 2022 Moots Vamoots Disc RSL
06-18-25 | 07:11 PM
#3172
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 9,179
Likes: 5,363
From: SF Bay Area, East bay
Bikes: Miyata 618 GT, Marinoni, Kestral 200, Soma double cross 2002 Trek 5200, KHS Flite, Koga Miyata, Schwinn Spitfire 5, Mondia Special, Univega Alpina, Miyata team Ti, Santa Cruz Highball, Waterford rs11
Voodoo DJAB.
07-08-25 | 09:58 AM
#3174
Senior Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 10,106
Likes: 2,758
From: Fredericksburg, Va
Bikes: ? Proteous, '65 Frejus TDF, '73 Bottecchia Giro d'Italia, '83 Colnago Superissimo, '84 Trek 610, '84 Trek 760, '88 Pinarello Veneto, '88 De Rosa Pro, '89 Pinarello Montello, 'Litespeed Catalyst'94 Burley Duet, 97 Specialized RockHopper, 2010 Langster
Got this a couple of months ago. Cleaned it up and converted to Racing T to fit my out-of-shape body. Liking it a lot, fits really well.
Refinished the fork due to scrapes. Wish it were shiny, but the price was right. Missing saddle because only half of the SP clamp was there. Replaced the calipers with Chorus and added new springs to the Ergo on the right. Added the bottle holders, pedals, put Vittoria G+ on, new wrap on the bars besides the lights and Roam. Need to take care of the wheels as they are a mismatch of rims and hubs. The black stem makes it look smaller!
OH, Litespeed Catalyst 1994.
Refinished the fork due to scrapes. Wish it were shiny, but the price was right. Missing saddle because only half of the SP clamp was there. Replaced the calipers with Chorus and added new springs to the Ergo on the right. Added the bottle holders, pedals, put Vittoria G+ on, new wrap on the bars besides the lights and Roam. Need to take care of the wheels as they are a mismatch of rims and hubs. The black stem makes it look smaller!
OH, Litespeed Catalyst 1994.
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Bikes don't stand alone. They are two tired.
Bikes don't stand alone. They are two tired.
07-08-25 | 06:37 PM
#3175
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 3,139
Likes: 877
Bikes: too many sparkly Italians, some sweet Americans and a couple interesting Japanese
It is really not that hard with 3M pads, I keep 4 Litespeeds and a LeMond Ti fairly shiny as long as your retired and have time. A little touch up every now and then is all it takes.
