Post Your Titaniums
04-16-12 | 09:15 PM
#1801
You guys are killing me, I am dying for one of these Ti bikes. I love the helix and found this one today. Hoping to come up with the money by the end of the listing Might be a little tough though. Great deal,,plus I already have a set of wheels in mind.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI...:L:LCA:US:1123
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI...:L:LCA:US:1123
Just do it, you'll love it and if you ride a lot, the cost is more than worth it. chop chop...
04-16-12 | 10:43 PM
#1803
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 70
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My pics were taken on Glendora Mountain Road and Glendora Ridge Road on the way up to Mount Baldy Village this past Saturday. Southern California received some rain/snow on Friday and the skies were crystal clear for a bit as the storm system moved out of our area.
04-22-12 | 08:06 AM
#1805
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 930
Likes: 1
From: Anywhere the government sends me...
Bikes: Too many...
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?
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?
Sorry for not seeing your post until now, I don't really post here that often anymore. I'm glad you got your questions answered about the seatpost. It is correct that they have switched in 12. I have a Cooper CX Disk inbound and anticipate it will have a 27.2 seatpost standard. The tires on the current pics are 23mm Corsas I have Paves on my OP CD Ceramics.
04-23-12 | 07:08 PM
#1807
Cardiac Case
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 2,893
Likes: 3
From: Dropped... about 5 miles back...
Bikes: Trek, Cannondale, Litespeed, Lynskey
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04-24-12 | 04:29 PM
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04-24-12 | 09:14 PM
#1817
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,664
Likes: 3
From: San Diego, CA
Bikes: See sig.
04-24-12 | 10:07 PM
#1819
well hello there
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 15,488
Likes: 388
From: Point Loma, CA
Bikes: Bill Holland (Road-Ti), Fuji Roubaix Pro (back-up), Bike Friday (folder), Co-Motion (tandem) & Trek 750 (hybrid)
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I totally disagree. This isn't mine, but I got to test ride it for a weekend and loved it.
The carbon titanium bond process is located here about half way down the page at "the making of an exogrid bicycle".
I totally disagree. This isn't mine, but I got to test ride it for a weekend and loved it.
The carbon titanium bond process is located here about half way down the page at "the making of an exogrid bicycle".
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04-25-12 | 05:32 AM
#1821
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Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,419
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I totally disagree. This isn't mine, but I got to test ride it for a weekend and loved it.
The carbon titanium bond process is located here about half way down the page at "the making of an exogrid bicycle".
I totally disagree. This isn't mine, but I got to test ride it for a weekend and loved it.
The carbon titanium bond process is located here about half way down the page at "the making of an exogrid bicycle".
04-27-12 | 08:07 PM
#1822
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 279
Likes: 0
From: Bangkok, Thailand
Bikes: Lynskey Helix OS and R330, Parlee Z1, Anderson 953 Custom
My Lynskey Helix OS is finally done - in time for my 43rd birthday. The whole process started with a custom order to Lynskey in October 2011...
The complete, complete bike with the following components came in at 7.14 kg or 15.7 lbs.
Frame: Lynskey Helix OS Size S Bright Brushed, Etched Logo, Etched Name
Bottom Bracket: SRAM PF30 Endura 3 Ceramic Bottom Bracket
Brakes: 2012 SRAM Red AeroLink Brakes
Cassette: 2012 SRAM Red XG-1090 11/23 Cassette
Chain: SRAM Red PC-1091R Chain
Crank: Cannondale Hollowgram SISL 34/50 170mm
Front Derailleur: 2012 SRAM Red Yaw FD 34.9mm Clamp
Fork: Enve 1.0 43mm Rake
Tape: Lizard Skins 2.5 mm Black
Handle bar: ENVE Compact Carbon 44 cm Handlebar
Headset: Chris King 1-1/8" InSet Headset Red
Shift/Brake Levers: 2012 SRAM Red Ergodynamic DoubleTap
Pedals: Speedplay Zero Stainless Black
Rear Derailleurs: 2012 SRAM Red Aeroglide RD
Rimstrips: Velox 17mm Cloth
Saddle: Fizik Aliante Carbon Double-Rail
Seatpost: Fizik Carbon Cyrano 25mm Setback 31.6mm (ENVE backordered to May)
Stem: ENVE Carbon 100mm
Tires: Continental Grand Prix TT 23 mm (actual measured width on the wheels are ~25.4mm!)
Tubes: Vittoria Ultralite Presta 48mm
Wheels: Prowheelbuilder custom-built HED C2 White Industries Ceramic Endura3 Sapim CX-Ray front 28 double-crossed rear 32 triple-crossed
Skewers: USE Titanium Spinstix
Bottle cages: King Titanium
Computer: Cateye Strada Double Wireless
Now, let the miles (km) begin!
Mark
