Post Your Titaniums
01-02-13 | 02:23 PM
#1976
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As goofy as it looks, I think you are doing it right. You are smart in valuing comfort over looks. As your wife gets more accustomed to riding and gains some flexibility, she'll be able to ride in a more aggressive position. But then again, if she doesn't ever get mor bent, so what? At least she's riding!
01-08-13 | 08:01 PM
#1978
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From: North Orange County, in Southern California
Bikes: 1987 Trek 560 Pro, 1983 SR Semi Pro, 2010 Motobecane Le Champion Titanium, 2011 Trek Fuel EX8
My Wife's "new" 1997 Litespeed Natchez with a modern twist
So I found a really good deal locally for a complete 1997 53cm Litespeed Natchez bike. I stripped it down, sold the old components and rebuilt it up with some lightly used black Shimano 105s, new components, and all new decals.
This was for my wife and it is her first road bike, so I spiced it up a bit with colors (she loves blue) and brought out a bit more of the native Litespeed, put some cross brakes to transition from a hybrid, and did a set-up that's more relaxing, so take it easy on the non-racer compliant settings for now.
So I found a really good deal locally for a complete 1997 53cm Litespeed Natchez bike. I stripped it down, sold the old components and rebuilt it up with some lightly used black Shimano 105s, new components, and all new decals.
This was for my wife and it is her first road bike, so I spiced it up a bit with colors (she loves blue) and brought out a bit more of the native Litespeed, put some cross brakes to transition from a hybrid, and did a set-up that's more relaxing, so take it easy on the non-racer compliant settings for now.
01-14-13 | 12:10 PM
#1980
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01-15-13 | 09:21 AM
#1981
I like beans
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 3,336
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From: Meffa, MA
Bikes: Tarmac Pro, Bianchi Zurigo, Raleigh Gran Sport, Fuji Del Rey, Ironman Centurion
01-30-13 | 11:33 AM
#1985
Still can't climb
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 23,024
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From: Limey in Taiwan
Green Ti. I like it.
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coasting, few quotes are worthy of him, and of those, even fewer printable in a family forum......quote 3alarmer
No @coasting, you should stay 100% as you are right now, don't change a thing....quote Heathpack
01-31-13 | 05:03 PM
#1988
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Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 322
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From: lake Oswego, OR
Bikes: Colnago Mix, Dean El Diente Ti S&S, Lynskey Cooper CX Disc Ti S&S, Mondonico Futura Legerro, DeRosa Primato, Tommaisini Tecno, Ciöcc Mokva80, Colnago Classic, Brompton M6L, Bob Jackson Audax End-E
Hey I perused your thread on your ED SL. Very nice!!! Dean has some great welds! Dean bikes are really up there in quality with the more-lusted after frames but it'a too bad John the owner is such a piss-poor businessman. I would never buy another Dean. I'm eventually going to buy another Ti frame for my wife, and won't even consider Dean. I tell everyone that inquires about my frame to spend their money elsewhere. Too many builders out there that put out a great product and provide good customer service. That being said, I still love riding mine. My next Ti roadie?? A Seven!!!
02-12-13 | 07:38 AM
#1990
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From: Norman, Oklahoma
Bikes: Too many to list
Litespeed Classic in Co Cyclist Team Issue paint (center) -- no close ups handy on photobucket --- this looks like a pic taken in the aftermath of a garage clean up operation as its rare for bikes and motorcycles to be outside at the same time ---LOL, just noticed the front wheels on the track and road bike are flip flopped-- dont know what the motivation was there -- maybe to spread fear at my local TT, IDK
Last edited by DMC707; 02-12-13 at 07:42 AM.
02-12-13 | 03:29 PM
#1991
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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
From this past summer:
A Discrete rendezvous in a hotel room in Verona, Italy. Of course we then proceeded to go up and down some killer mountains together the following morning but only after the double espresso and pastries!
A Discrete rendezvous in a hotel room in Verona, Italy. Of course we then proceeded to go up and down some killer mountains together the following morning but only after the double espresso and pastries!
02-12-13 | 03:35 PM
#1992
well hello there
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 15,488
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From: Point Loma, CA
Bikes: Bill Holland (Road-Ti), Fuji Roubaix Pro (back-up), Bike Friday (folder), Co-Motion (tandem) & Trek 750 (hybrid)
I still love that bike ^^^^
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02-12-13 | 04:29 PM
#1993
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From: San Diego, CA
Bikes: 2010 Litespeed Icon, 1987 Nishiki Olympic 12
02-12-13 | 06:20 PM
#1994
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Posts: 616
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Opus Vivace F1
At least you showed her respect by buying her breakfast.
02-12-13 | 08:24 PM
#1995
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02-12-13 | 08:34 PM
#1996
Still can't climb
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Limey in Taiwan
Very nice bike. Mine is like that but with red tyres. I used to have white tape but that got too dirty too quickly.
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coasting, few quotes are worthy of him, and of those, even fewer printable in a family forum......quote 3alarmer
No @coasting, you should stay 100% as you are right now, don't change a thing....quote Heathpack
coasting, few quotes are worthy of him, and of those, even fewer printable in a family forum......quote 3alarmer
No @coasting, you should stay 100% as you are right now, don't change a thing....quote Heathpack
02-19-13 | 09:22 PM
#1997
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I bought a 98 Bianchi Megatube Ti Titanium frame and just finished building it from scratch. It was fun especially trying to locate all the decals and trying to find out how the original one looked like.
New Build (on used frame)
Frame: 98 Bianchi Megatube Ti 58cm
Fork: 1 inch carbon Fork
Handlebar: FSA Reparto Corse Compact
Bar Tape: Lizard Skin Celeste
Stem: FSA Carbon 90mm Reparto Corse
Headset: Cane Creek
Full 2012 Athena 11 Speed Carbon Shifters (2010 Ergos brand new), Cranks 175mm (2010s brand new), BB, derailleurs and brakes
Chain: Record
Seat Post: Sokin carbon 20mm setback
Saddle: San Marco Ponza Celeste
Pedals: Bianchi Celeste
Cable Housing: Jagwire Celeste
Saddlebag: Bianchi
Bottlecages: Bianchi Carbon
Wheelset: Vuelta Corsa Lite (stickers removed) 1578g
Skewers: Black Ti from Taiwan
Tires: Vittoria Rubino Pro 23 Celeste
New Build (on used frame)
Frame: 98 Bianchi Megatube Ti 58cm
Fork: 1 inch carbon Fork
Handlebar: FSA Reparto Corse Compact
Bar Tape: Lizard Skin Celeste
Stem: FSA Carbon 90mm Reparto Corse
Headset: Cane Creek
Full 2012 Athena 11 Speed Carbon Shifters (2010 Ergos brand new), Cranks 175mm (2010s brand new), BB, derailleurs and brakes
Chain: Record
Seat Post: Sokin carbon 20mm setback
Saddle: San Marco Ponza Celeste
Pedals: Bianchi Celeste
Cable Housing: Jagwire Celeste
Saddlebag: Bianchi
Bottlecages: Bianchi Carbon
Wheelset: Vuelta Corsa Lite (stickers removed) 1578g
Skewers: Black Ti from Taiwan
Tires: Vittoria Rubino Pro 23 Celeste
Last edited by pangpang77; 02-21-13 at 02:52 PM.
02-19-13 | 10:37 PM
#1999
Still can't climb
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 23,024
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From: Limey in Taiwan
bootiful bianchi
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coasting, few quotes are worthy of him, and of those, even fewer printable in a family forum......quote 3alarmer
No @coasting, you should stay 100% as you are right now, don't change a thing....quote Heathpack
coasting, few quotes are worthy of him, and of those, even fewer printable in a family forum......quote 3alarmer
No @coasting, you should stay 100% as you are right now, don't change a thing....quote Heathpack
02-20-13 | 06:58 AM
#2000
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Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,155
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From: GA
Bikes: Helix, HonkyTonk, NailTrail
I bought a 98 Bianchi Megatube Ti frame and just finished building it from scratch. It was fun especially trying to locate all the decals and trying to find out how the original one looked like.
New Build (on used frame)
Frame: 98 Bianchi Megatube Ti 58cm
Fork: 1 inch carbon Fork
Handlebar: FSA Reparto Corse Compact
Bar Tape: Lizard Skin Celeste
Stem: FSA Carbon 90mm Reparto Corse
Headset: Cane Creek
Full 2012 Athena 11 Speed Carbon Shifters (2010 Ergos brand new), Cranks 175mm (2010s brand new), BB, derailleurs and brakes
Chain: Record
Seat Post: Sokin carbon 20mm setback
Saddle: San Marco Ponza Celeste
Pedals: Bianchi Celeste
Cable Housing: Jagwire Celeste
Saddlebag: Bianchi
Bottlecages: Bianchi Carbon
Wheelset: Vuelta Corsa Lite (stickers removed) 1578g
Skewers: Black Ti from Taiwan
Tires: Vittoria Rubino Pro 23 Celeste
New Build (on used frame)
Frame: 98 Bianchi Megatube Ti 58cm
Fork: 1 inch carbon Fork
Handlebar: FSA Reparto Corse Compact
Bar Tape: Lizard Skin Celeste
Stem: FSA Carbon 90mm Reparto Corse
Headset: Cane Creek
Full 2012 Athena 11 Speed Carbon Shifters (2010 Ergos brand new), Cranks 175mm (2010s brand new), BB, derailleurs and brakes
Chain: Record
Seat Post: Sokin carbon 20mm setback
Saddle: San Marco Ponza Celeste
Pedals: Bianchi Celeste
Cable Housing: Jagwire Celeste
Saddlebag: Bianchi
Bottlecages: Bianchi Carbon
Wheelset: Vuelta Corsa Lite (stickers removed) 1578g
Skewers: Black Ti from Taiwan
Tires: Vittoria Rubino Pro 23 Celeste