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Congrats on the new Ti bike.
I added a made-by-Lynskey Planet X Ti bike this winter and it has exceeded my expectations.
It rides as comfortably as my steel-framed bikes but offers great response to climbing and sprinting input. It really is a worthwhile upgrade.
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I added a made-by-Lynskey Planet X Ti bike this winter and it has exceeded my expectations.
It rides as comfortably as my steel-framed bikes but offers great response to climbing and sprinting input. It really is a worthwhile upgrade.
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yah get a steel touring frame, if it breaks on a tour, any guy who can weld can repair it and get you back on the road!
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Nice frame, Machka! I'm assuming it's not marketed as a touring frame, as I see no rack and fender eyelets and bosses. I'm wondering if there even are Ti touring-specific frames? Anyone know?
I know your bike meant a lot to you, but think of it as an opportunity for this gorgeous Ti bike! And, yes, pics of the build as it comes along.
I know your bike meant a lot to you, but think of it as an opportunity for this gorgeous Ti bike! And, yes, pics of the build as it comes along.
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This titanium bicycle will not be a touring bicycle ... it will be a randonneuring/audax/long-distance bicycle.
And the more I think about it, the more I like the British Racing Green idea.
And the more I think about it, the more I like the British Racing Green idea.
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care to explain the general difference between a touring bike and a long-distance bike? i thought these terms were used pretty much synonymously?
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Touring is when you load up panniers full of travel gear onto a rear (and possibly front) rack, and set off on an adventure where you ride, generally, less than 100 km a day over a weekend or several days, weeks, or months. For touring you want a strong, comfortable bicycle with the capability to carry fairly heavy loads.
Long distance cycling (especially the randonneuring type of long distance cycling) is when you try to cover a very long distance in a relatively short period of time. For example, the 300 km brevet has a time limit of 20 hours, including all breaks ... the 600 km brevet has a time limit of 40 hours ... the 1200 km has a time limit of 90 hours. Long distance cycling is more about day events (i.e. a double century, a brevet, or a 24-hour race) or "all-at-once" events (i.e. 1200 km randonnee, Furnace Creeek 508, or RAAM). For long distance cycling you want a comfortable yet relatively light, fast bicycle.
I believe it was coasting who brought up the topic of "sportive" bicycles. "Sportive" bicycles are also known as "sports touring" bicycles, or "audax" bicycles. They have a geometry that is somewhere between that of a touring bicycle and a racing bicycle. They are designed for long distance cycling. And that's what Machak is ... and what I want my new bicycle to be.
I do both long distance cycling and touring ... although I tend to do more long distance cycling than I do touring.
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No ... long distance cycling is quite different from touring.
Touring is when you load up panniers full of travel gear onto a rear (and possibly front) rack, and set off on an adventure where you ride, generally, less than 100 km a day over a weekend or several days, weeks, or months. For touring you want a strong, comfortable bicycle with the capability to carry fairly heavy loads.
Long distance cycling (especially the randonneuring type of long distance cycling) is when you try to cover a very long distance in a relatively short period of time. For example, the 300 km brevet has a time limit of 20 hours, including all breaks ... the 600 km brevet has a time limit of 40 hours ... the 1200 km has a time limit of 90 hours. For long distance cycling you want a comfortable yet relatively light, fast bicycle. Long distance cycling is more about day events (i.e. a double century, a brevet, or a 24-hour race) or "all-at-once" events (i.e. 1200 km randonnee, Furnace Creeek 508, or RAAM).
I believe it was coasting who brought up the topic of "sportive" bicycles. "Sportive" bicycles are also known as "sports touring" bicycles, or "audax" bicycles. They have a geometry that is somewhere between that of a touring bicycle and a racing bicycle. They are designed for long distance cycling. And that's what Machak is ... and what I want my new bicycle to be.
I do both long distance cycling and touring ... although I tend to do more long distance cycling than I do touring.
Touring is when you load up panniers full of travel gear onto a rear (and possibly front) rack, and set off on an adventure where you ride, generally, less than 100 km a day over a weekend or several days, weeks, or months. For touring you want a strong, comfortable bicycle with the capability to carry fairly heavy loads.
Long distance cycling (especially the randonneuring type of long distance cycling) is when you try to cover a very long distance in a relatively short period of time. For example, the 300 km brevet has a time limit of 20 hours, including all breaks ... the 600 km brevet has a time limit of 40 hours ... the 1200 km has a time limit of 90 hours. For long distance cycling you want a comfortable yet relatively light, fast bicycle. Long distance cycling is more about day events (i.e. a double century, a brevet, or a 24-hour race) or "all-at-once" events (i.e. 1200 km randonnee, Furnace Creeek 508, or RAAM).
I believe it was coasting who brought up the topic of "sportive" bicycles. "Sportive" bicycles are also known as "sports touring" bicycles, or "audax" bicycles. They have a geometry that is somewhere between that of a touring bicycle and a racing bicycle. They are designed for long distance cycling. And that's what Machak is ... and what I want my new bicycle to be.
I do both long distance cycling and touring ... although I tend to do more long distance cycling than I do touring.
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I debating between silver and black rims. I took a look at the Post Your Titaniums thread (https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...Your-Titaniums), and both look good.
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I debating between silver and black rims. I took a look at the Post Your Titaniums thread (https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...Your-Titaniums), and both look good.
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Mavic Open Pro ... most likely.
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When life hands you lemons....
Got a name for this one yet?
Kahcam?
Got a name for this one yet?
Kahcam?
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Very nice to see you're not letting the loss of your bike stop you from riding. All the best to you!
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I can't stop riding just like that ... I've been riding "seriously" (regularly, with purpose ... as opposed to occasionally and casually) for almost 20 years. In fact, I celebrate my 20 year anniversary on April 29th, the day I made the decision to start riding "seriously", and went out on the first of thousands of subsequent rides.
I have wanted a titanium bicycle for years, and it is kind of exciting to have Rowan build one with my input, etc. ....... but I'm having some trouble getting really enthusiastic. My heart isn't in it yet. It is probably a good thing we're building it slowly. So no, I haven't decided on a name, although Kahcam is an idea I will consider.
On the build front ... the brakes arrived today. Ultegra caliper road brakes.
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I have wanted a titanium bicycle for years, and it is kind of exciting to have Rowan build one with my input, etc. ....... but I'm having some trouble getting really enthusiastic. My heart isn't in it yet. It is probably a good thing we're building it slowly. So no, I haven't decided on a name, although Kahcam is an idea I will consider.
On the build front ... the brakes arrived today. Ultegra caliper road brakes.
So now I've got:
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I was unaware there was such a thing as 'serious' riding.
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One thing we're having a bit of difficulty tracking down is a fork. I would like to go with steel, but steel forks seem to be rather rare. We have tracked some down from St. John Street Cycles.
I have my eye on this one, perhaps ... in dark green ...
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product-T...Fork-17674.htm
Tomorrow will be a shopping run. We're planning to head into Melbourne and have a look at several shops.
I have my eye on this one, perhaps ... in dark green ...
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product-T...Fork-17674.htm
Tomorrow will be a shopping run. We're planning to head into Melbourne and have a look at several shops.
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Yes ... and there are light mounts as well. I'm not sure that I'd run a front rack with this bicycle, but I do like front fenders.
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One thing we're having a bit of difficulty tracking down is a fork. I would like to go with steel, but steel forks seem to be rather rare. We have tracked some down from St. John Street Cycles.
I have my eye on this one, perhaps ... in dark green ...
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product-T...Fork-17674.htm
Tomorrow will be a shopping run. We're planning to head into Melbourne and have a look at several shops.
I have my eye on this one, perhaps ... in dark green ...
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product-T...Fork-17674.htm
Tomorrow will be a shopping run. We're planning to head into Melbourne and have a look at several shops.
https://store.comcycle-usa.com/Produc...spx?id=5860911
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Well ... on the shopping run tomorrow we'll have a look to see if there are any like that here in Australia. Shipping between NA and Australia is cost prohibitive ... it costs way too much to get anything from a US source.
But, that Kona fork looks pretty straight, not much of a curve (rake?) ... I think I'd want more of a curve.
But, that Kona fork looks pretty straight, not much of a curve (rake?) ... I think I'd want more of a curve.
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A curved fork does create a bit more of a comfortable ride due to a little longer wheelbase (as the rake is normally a little longer) and a bit more shock absorbtion. A straight fork with less rake would make it more directly responding to steering and would take a bit of comfort away.
Basically, for a long distance bike I would want a bit more comfort and I would go with a curved fork instead of a straight one. For a short ride I'd go with a little less comfort and a straight fork.
Basically, for a long distance bike I would want a bit more comfort and I would go with a curved fork instead of a straight one. For a short ride I'd go with a little less comfort and a straight fork.
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We took the train into Melbourne today on a shopping expedition where we visited a heap of bicycle shops. We now have a Dura-Ace cables for shifters and brakes, a SON dynohub for the front wheel, a front lamp, rear lights, a mirror, some tools (some of my tools and bits and pieces that I carry with me on long rides were also stolen), a couple pair of shorts (I have three that are wearing out badly just now, so I've now replaced them), and a rain jacket (my rain jacket was also stolen).
I had quite a few extra things stolen, aside from just Machak. My handlebar bag with a bunch of stuff, a stuff bag attached to my rear rack with a bunch of stuff, and an MEC waterproof breathable jacket were all stolen. Since we've got rides coming up, I've had to recollect a lot of this stuff.
And Rowan has just placed a rather large order with Chain Reaction Cycles for a lot of what we need to actually build the bicycle.
We are, however, still debating about a fork. Personally, I'd like steel, but there isn't much in the way of steel, and people (including Rowan) are trying to convince me that carbon would be a good choice.
I had quite a few extra things stolen, aside from just Machak. My handlebar bag with a bunch of stuff, a stuff bag attached to my rear rack with a bunch of stuff, and an MEC waterproof breathable jacket were all stolen. Since we've got rides coming up, I've had to recollect a lot of this stuff.
And Rowan has just placed a rather large order with Chain Reaction Cycles for a lot of what we need to actually build the bicycle.
We are, however, still debating about a fork. Personally, I'd like steel, but there isn't much in the way of steel, and people (including Rowan) are trying to convince me that carbon would be a good choice.
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A curved fork does create a bit more of a comfortable ride due to a little longer wheelbase (as the rake is normally a little longer) and a bit more shock absorbtion. A straight fork with less rake would make it more directly responding to steering and would take a bit of comfort away.
Basically, for a long distance bike I would want a bit more comfort and I would go with a curved fork instead of a straight one. For a short ride I'd go with a little less comfort and a straight fork.
Basically, for a long distance bike I would want a bit more comfort and I would go with a curved fork instead of a straight one. For a short ride I'd go with a little less comfort and a straight fork.