Post Your Titaniums
01-27-11 | 07:53 PM
#1501
The "Mechanic"
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: East Bay
Bikes: 2013 Tarmac SL4 Pro; 2011 Lynskey Cooper, 2015 BH Quartz Disc, 2014 Yeti SB75
01-28-11 | 07:03 AM
#1502
Made in Norway
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,676
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From: Norway
Here's some better pics. The frame is from the 'quill days', but wanting a new fork I managed to
dig up some real slim spacers. The with of steerer + spacers are sub 1-1/8"
The weight is also quite decent @ 16.4lbs (7.44kg)...That's just a bonus, not a quality....
dig up some real slim spacers. The with of steerer + spacers are sub 1-1/8"
The weight is also quite decent @ 16.4lbs (7.44kg)...That's just a bonus, not a quality....
Last edited by Lectron; 01-28-11 at 02:19 PM.
01-28-11 | 01:29 PM
#1503
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: RVA
Lectron, that ride is nice man!!
01-28-11 | 02:05 PM
#1504
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,586
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From: Atlanta, GA
Bikes: A couple
Looks nice with a solid weight, but I have to say it looks like you could have gone up at least one size.
01-28-11 | 02:14 PM
#1505
Made in Norway
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Norway
that added quite a bit of handlebar height. The measurements/angles that matters (and not just looks) are spot on
01-30-11 | 07:59 PM
#1506
Señor Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 3,744
Likes: 14
From: Brooklyn, NY
Bikes: 2018 Lynskey R380 Ti | 2011 Hampsten Travelissimo Gran Paradiso Ti | 2001 De Rosa Neo Primato - Batik Del Monte, Genius | 1991 Eddy Merckx - Motorola, TSX
01-31-11 | 03:11 PM
#1507
Señor Member
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Brooklyn, NY
Bikes: 2018 Lynskey R380 Ti | 2011 Hampsten Travelissimo Gran Paradiso Ti | 2001 De Rosa Neo Primato - Batik Del Monte, Genius | 1991 Eddy Merckx - Motorola, TSX
I just got back from a 50-ish mile ride looping from Santiago Canyon then around PCH along to coast in Orange County and the bike is just so sweet! I'm not even sure how long the ride was or how slow I was going because I decided not to put a computer on the bike.
I'm not sure if it's the frame geometry or the fork or a combination of both but the bike is just super stable. Plus, it helps that the bike was fitted around me and not the other way around. I think I would be able to descend the Stelvio with no hands, although I probably won't try it next time I'm out there.
Your bike is going to be ridiculously agile, being 500+ grams lighter than mine--a road hog on steroids!
02-25-11 | 06:40 PM
#1509
Knowing's half the battle
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Omaha, NE
Bikes: 2009 Cannondale CAAD9 BB30, SRAM Red, Fulcrum Racing 3s
h-d-r!!
02-25-11 | 06:52 PM
#1510
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Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Central Mexico
Sibex Sports was a titanium bicycle frame and component distributor here in Colorado Springs who went out of business 2 or three years ago. The frames are manufactured in Russia (not sure exactly where). This is a 64cm version of their Czar road frame, sans decals. It's not light but there are some nice features that beefed this frame up for bigger riders like me. Since Spectrum Powder Coating is right here in town, I'm thinking of partial custom powder coat once I come up with a design.
02-26-11 | 04:03 AM
#1512
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From: RVA
02-27-11 | 09:10 PM
#1514
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02-27-11 | 09:58 PM
#1515
The "Mechanic"
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: East Bay
Bikes: 2013 Tarmac SL4 Pro; 2011 Lynskey Cooper, 2015 BH Quartz Disc, 2014 Yeti SB75
03-01-11 | 12:10 AM
#1517
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Joined: Dec 2010
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From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: 2011 Lynskey Helix OS, 2007 Specialized Roubaix Elite, 2005 Trek 2100 WSD (sold), 1985 Centurion Le Mans RS (sold), Stella (sold), Schwinn Varsity (sold)
2011 Lynskey Helix OS
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03-13-11 | 03:17 PM
#1523
Get on your bikes & ride!
Joined: May 2006
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From: Lextown
Bikes: See signature (it varys day to day)
New carbon fiber water bottle cages and flipped the stem. I believe she is done...
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03-13-11 | 03:52 PM
#1525
Have bike, will travel
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Lake Geneva, WI
Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
Lynskey/Planet X Titanium Sportive Road Bike
Lightweight and ultra strong, yet and fluid enough to suck the sting out of back road centuries, titanium is the perfect material for long distance challenge rides. The Planet X Sportive has been hand sculpted and shaped to produce effortlessly fast endurance ergonomics. Hand crafted & signed by Lynskey in the USA, this bike offers all-weather duarability, performance and a silky smooth ride.
This model has all of the features of a modern Lynskey road bike including the oversized and ovalized downtube, curved seat stays. Compare to the Lynskey Sportive. If you were to buy this model (it is only sold in England), it would cost 2600 pounds or $4300.
Professionally built by Get-a Grip in Chicago. Featuring True Temper Alpha Q GS-10 Carbon Fork, the Planet X has the following build items;
Selle Italia saddle
FSA Compact Omega drop bars
Shimano Ultegra SL Ice Gray compact crankset
Shimano Ultegra 11-23 ten speed cassette
Shimano Ultegra SL Ice Gray brakes
Shimano Ultegra rear derailleur
Shimano R700 (Ultegra level) Brifters
Shimano 105 Front derailleur
Cane Creek S-3 headset
Mavic Open Pro / Shimano 105 wheelset
Continental 700x25 Gatorskin tires
Geometry;
A Head Angle (°) 73.5
B Head Tube Length (mm) 180
C Effective Top Tube Horizontal (mm) 577
D Seat Angle (°) 73
E Seat Tube Length Centre to Top (mm) 580
Lightweight and ultra strong, yet and fluid enough to suck the sting out of back road centuries, titanium is the perfect material for long distance challenge rides. The Planet X Sportive has been hand sculpted and shaped to produce effortlessly fast endurance ergonomics. Hand crafted & signed by Lynskey in the USA, this bike offers all-weather duarability, performance and a silky smooth ride.
This model has all of the features of a modern Lynskey road bike including the oversized and ovalized downtube, curved seat stays. Compare to the Lynskey Sportive. If you were to buy this model (it is only sold in England), it would cost 2600 pounds or $4300.
Professionally built by Get-a Grip in Chicago. Featuring True Temper Alpha Q GS-10 Carbon Fork, the Planet X has the following build items;
Selle Italia saddle
FSA Compact Omega drop bars
Shimano Ultegra SL Ice Gray compact crankset
Shimano Ultegra 11-23 ten speed cassette
Shimano Ultegra SL Ice Gray brakes
Shimano Ultegra rear derailleur
Shimano R700 (Ultegra level) Brifters
Shimano 105 Front derailleur
Cane Creek S-3 headset
Mavic Open Pro / Shimano 105 wheelset
Continental 700x25 Gatorskin tires
Geometry;
A Head Angle (°) 73.5
B Head Tube Length (mm) 180
C Effective Top Tube Horizontal (mm) 577
D Seat Angle (°) 73
E Seat Tube Length Centre to Top (mm) 580
Last edited by Barrettscv; 03-13-11 at 04:18 PM.