Who didn't / doesn't like their titanium road bike?
01-29-11, 12:31 PM
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Custom frames aren't needed for most people but you are one who defintely can benefit.
01-29-11, 12:33 PM
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I know what I am talking about here. Playing around with stock frames and messing with stems and seatposts is no substitute for a properly sized frame.
PM me if you need more info on custom options.
01-29-11, 01:04 PM
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Dang, I thought I was bad . . . I'm 6'5 with 34 inseam. I like a 63cm frame.
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01-29-11, 01:30 PM
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01-29-11, 01:41 PM
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Never change Whoosshhhy.
01-29-11, 01:42 PM
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01-29-11, 03:07 PM
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That's rough! I'm grateful that I can fit on some stock sized frames, even if they are two sizes smaller than what most people my size ride.
01-29-11, 03:22 PM
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Me too - I am 6'0" and 35.4" inseam, and I look at comfort bikes to get aggro geometry!
Looking at some other posts - glad to see that there are other long-legged/short-torsoed people out there. Although Datlas would probably be our king
Looking at some other posts - glad to see that there are other long-legged/short-torsoed people out there. Although Datlas would probably be our king
01-29-11, 04:49 PM
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Ti owners are by far the biggest show-offs. Did the op ask for pics? everyone just sees the word Ti and has to post a pic.
Here's an angle I haven't posted before.
Here's an angle I haven't posted before.
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01-29-11, 04:50 PM
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Actually Whooossshhh, we agree on everything except motorcycles and politics. And who ever agrees on those topics?
By the way, you'll be excited to hear that Harley Davidson stock has been on quite a tear and just closed at a 52 week high Thursday before the market got slammed Friday.
By the way, you'll be excited to hear that Harley Davidson stock has been on quite a tear and just closed at a 52 week high Thursday before the market got slammed Friday.
01-29-11, 05:06 PM
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It is hard to hate any quality bike that fits well. I still like my steel Lemonds, but the Carbon Cervelo rides smother. The pride (bias) of ownership is another factor.
01-29-11, 05:30 PM
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The thing I HATE about my Ti IF is that I don't have two, I need one unpainted/polished.
6' 9" 37.5 inseam.
61cm ST x 68cm [yeah 68] TT w 140mm stem.
6' 9" 37.5 inseam.
61cm ST x 68cm [yeah 68] TT w 140mm stem.
01-29-11, 05:33 PM
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surely the only potentially disappointing thing about ti is that it is likely to be heavier than the high end carbons that are camparable. when you ride it, it doesn't matter for recreational riders.
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01-29-11, 05:34 PM
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01-29-11, 05:46 PM
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01-29-11, 05:52 PM
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01-29-11, 06:04 PM
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I also have surgical Ti in my cervical and lumbar spine and my right knee. Happily, it does not trigger airport metal detectors.
01-29-11, 06:09 PM
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You've had a knee replacement?
01-29-11, 06:11 PM
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This is my TI Bike and it is every bit as stiff and fast as my carbon Colnago!
01-29-11, 06:18 PM
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