Re-rebuilt Scattante Ti frame; this time with SRAM Apex parts from a donor bike:

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Recently updated:
Frame: Lynskey Helix Handbrushed finish w/ etched graphics size medium
Fork: Enve 2.0
Bar: FSA K-Force Light 44cm
Stem: New Ultimate w/ti bolts
Tape: Bike ribbon Eleganza (Will be handlebra once these go south)
Headset: FRM C-Set
Cables: Campy
Group: Campy Record
Pedals: Speedplay w/ Ward Ti Spindles
Bottle Cages: Cannondale IMMIX Ti Carbon
Seatpost: TC Ti Setback post 250mm/31.6
Saddle: Specialized Romin Ti Rails
Brakes: Negative G w/ Ti Bolts and Reynolds Blue pads
Wheels/Tires:
Reynolds Carbon Clinchers w/Graphic Shack Ghost Decals & Open Corsas
or White Industries/CX Ray/OP Ceramic w/Open Paves

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14.9 lbs. as pictured.

Ramjm, how tall are you and whats your inseam? I'm wanting a Lynskey and I fall right at the M to M/L frame size. I'm 5"8" with 30-31" inseam (depends on the pants).

Wow. I personally would run different wheels (gotta be tubeless for me) but otherwise I don't think I would have done a single thing different, gorgeous! Makes my R230 blush...

I'm 69" and 31.5" ish inseem. My Helix and my previous L3 are mediums. Don't go by the online chart, I find the rec's way off. Unless you need the extra HT length, go with a medium.

JR

Thanks. I'd like to try tubeless at some point but I've read too many mixed reviews on the current selection of tires.

JR

WOW! Freakin' awesome! :thumb:

Finished. GURU Tantrik:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7037/6...bbe61144_z.jpg

^Nice Easton wheels.

i dont see the point of titanium with carbon glued on. you lose the durability of titanium, and its heavier and more flexible than full carbon.

Keep the thread alive! :)

Mine with just a couple of updated components. I love this bike. She just glides down the road, up and down hills, and very smooth even on rough pavement.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7199/7...1940b237_b.jpg

Why do so many Ti bikes have sloping TTs?

Same reason there's so many CF bikes with sloping TT's. With a sloping TT, you can fit more riders with set stock geometries, save a slight amount of weight, and allow for a marginally stiffer frame.... or so they say. This way manufacturers can branch out to a larger group (i.e. 'the masses') since custom geometry jacks the price up to only those that can afford to replace it. Market to the masses and you increase revenue exponentially. I bought a stock Ti frame when Lynskey came out with their houseblend to avoid the extra charge (like $2K more) for custom and it's been a great frame for the past 4 years.

Mine isn't.

What's that wall you always take your pictures in front of?

Lol. My garage wall.

Ramjin,

First of all, you have a beautiful bike. An inspiration for my current build. I am currently building up my Helix OS.

I currently have the titanium Lynskey zero setback seatback seatpost (31.6mm diameter and 300mm length).

However, after my bikefitting session, the bikefitter recommended a 25mm seatback seatpost. So, I decided to look for a 25mm setback seatpost in the event that my bike feels too cramped.

To confirm what I will need, I looked at the Lynskey website for the Helix OS and found out that the Helix OS would need a 27.2mm diameter seatpost! I noticed that you are using TC Ti 31.6mm diameter seatpost.

Am I missing something?

What seatpost diameter should I use?

With Regards,

Mark

Btw, does the finish of the TC Ti seatpost match the bright-brushed Ti finish of your Helix? Also, I am assuming you are using the Vittoria Open Pave EVO 24mm clincher tires - any clearance issues?

That may be a recent specification change. I bought an R230 a couple years back and it requires a 31.6 seatpost, but I see the current website also specifies 27.2. However if you look at some reseller sites (like this one) it still lists the 31.6 seatpost diameter. This is news to me too. Best to check directly with Lynskey.

My 2010 Helix OS uses a 31.6 seatpost.

If you are interested in selling your straight post let me know.

Lynskey Helix OS seatpost diameter
 

I just got an email reply back from Don Erwin, Lynskey's Sale Manager. He generally answers all emails personally and is one of the spearheads of the exemplary Lynskey customer service.

Apparently my Helix OS was one of the last Helix OS's to be fabricated that still require a 31.6mm seatpost. All future Helix OS's and most other Lynskey's will require a 27.2mm seatpost, except for the Pro26 MTB.

Anyway, thanks for your help and I promise I will post a pic of the completed bike after I have gathered all the components and built the bike.

Frame: Helix OS Bright-brushed finish, Etched logos and name.

Fork: Enve 1.0
Handlebar: Enve Compact 44cm with black Fizik tape
Headset: Chris King Inset red
Stem: Enve 100mm

Seatpost: Lynskey Titanium / Enve 25mm setback 31.6mm diameter
Saddle: Fizik Aliante carbon braided rails black

Shifter/Brake: SRAM Red 2011 / SRAM Red Ergo 2012
BB: SRAM PF30 Enduro ceramic bearings
Crankset: Cannondale Hollowgram SISL 170mm 34/50
Front Derailleur: SRAM Red Steel Cage FD 2011 / SRAM Red Yaw FD 2012
Rear Derailleur: SRAM Red Silver RD 2011 / SRAM Red RD 2012
Cassette: Shimano DuraAce 12/25
Pedals: Speedplay Zero Stainless black
Brakes: Black eeBrakes / SRAM Red Aerolink Brakes 2012

Wheels: Custom HED C2 rims, Sapim CX-Ray, White Industries H2/H3 black hubs with ceramic bearings, 28 spokes double-cross front and 32 spokes triple-cross back, red nipples, USE titanium spinstix
Tires: Continental GP4000s 23mm tires / Vittoria Open Pave EVO CG 24mm

I have everything in hand except the Enve seatpost. The items behind the slashes are optional and are coming soon.

And, I will keep the 31.6mm seatpost even if I can not use it for my Helix OS - as Don Erwin joked, I might just have to get the Pro26 MTB so I can use the seatpost.

With Regards,

Mark

LYNSKEY now offers a Ti stem....;)

Motobecane Century Team Ti frameset
Ultegra 6600 shifters
Ultegra 6600 rear derailleur
Ultegra 6700 front derailleur
Dura Ace 7800 53/39 cranks
Ultegra 6600 bottom bracket
Ultegra 6700 11-28 cassette
KMC X10SL Gold chain
Mavic Open Pro ceramic rims + Shimano 105 hubs + 32 DT Swiss Competition spokes
Continental Grand Prix 4-Season 700x28 tires + Continental Race Light tubes
Tektro R559 brakes
Cane Creek 110 headset
Ritchey WCS 4-Axis 44 alloy stem
Ritchey WCS Classic bars
Selle An-Atomica saddle
Felt SM3 seatpost

Most of the parts are carryovers from a 2008 LeMond Sarthe that didn't really fit me all that well. The Felt seatpost was just laying around.

Please excuse the muddy Contis (pictured are Conti 4-Season 23's)...

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You are a troublemaker!!!!

Still some problems with Murphy's Law but this build is almost complete now...

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Nice bike. Although why paint Titanium?