[Closed] Titanium Bikes...

gonetothehills : Sounds like we're both smitten by the Tripster ATR, like you i am "amazed" by the way it can hold speed on rough surfaces without me feeling "oh my gaw'd i'm outa' control and going to die here..." had a 47mph fire road descent last week in the drops from the Bennan radio mast nr to Merrick, SW scotland and i can honestly say when i eventually stopped i looked behind and genuinely giggled to myself "that was **** mental" but i was buzzing - i've not rode my hummer for a month either.........

Couldn't agree more! I don't think I've *quite* given it that much of a wringing out, but on the road (most of my 22 mile e/w commute is made up of a mix of pot holes and cow shit) it really does shine. I've actually got better PRs on segments in the hills that I'd ridden on my 16lb carbon road bike, uphill and down - I've complained to Dom that I didn't buy it for that!

Bank Holiday weekend sees its first 'tour' - I'm finally going to do the Cheshire Cycleway (it goes within a mile of my front door and I've ridden most of the sections within 30miles of home, but want to do the whole 180miles) over a couple of days. Genuinely 'kid before Christmas' excited about it.

A small jiffy bag of titanium bolts appears to have arrived today to 'finish off' the build. Ha'p'orth of tar and all that...ahem... 8)

One of them Ti Dialled Alpines ....that were floating about a while ago would be the only one to get me back on a 26"bike

Yeah, i hear you wi the "tour" idea, i'm planning a mini adventure up the west coast of scotland for mine - hopefully in September dependant on weather, either camping or tarping and traveling very light wi all my TI camping gear and alpkit bar/seat bags. I think i have my entire camping/clothing kit weight down to well under 4kg so bring it on - can't bloody wait......like you i've replaced every bolt for Ti on the bike but i work in a bike shop so i guess i'm cheating. 😉

Old one, had it 14 years, selling was a mistake:

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Current ones:

Only just got this one:

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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimbosussexmtb/9311291286/ ]Kinesis Sync[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/jimbosussexmtb/ ]South Downs MTB Skills[/url], on Flickr

Had this one a few years:

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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimbosussexmtb/8467475423/ ]Cove Hummer[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/jimbosussexmtb/ ]South Downs MTB Skills[/url], on Flickr

Just sold mine. It had many redeeming qualities, and it served me well for years never letting me down once.
The only thing I never liked about it or the other Ti bikes I've ridden was the feel. It just felt a bit dead.
I've got a custom Bob Jackson on order to replace it.

I'd like a Ti version of my SIR.9, that could run Surly Krampus wheels & a belt drive. 🙂

I'm sure these guys would modify a Rudy Fat for you...

http://traversbikes.bigcartel.com/product/29er-rudy

Picked this up from the depot today after sitting in customs for a week.

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Blood splattered bikemonger stickers look extra cool.

Titanium.
Ti Fargo... About to cross a stream, as the bridge was missing.
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And my next ti bike... Salsa warbird. Due soon.
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Thanks for the mention scotroutes, Yes we can make a custom frame to accommodate 29er+ wheels.

The updated pre-ordered "Rudy Fat" (29er+) will be hitting the trails early September. I will post pictures as soon as I get the frames built up into bikes! There is now a custom section on our site where you can build your dream bike and get a quote. www.traversbikes.com 😀

i didn't fancy leaving the frame outside so next time i have an excuse to head up to the big city i'll drop it in.

Cool - yes, top tube might be saveable, down tube probably not 😉

Mine ready for my first eve bikepacking/bivvy last week

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Also liking that tripster a lot

Not sure if this'll come out ..

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Ti 456 in original flavour.

EDIT: Bah, give up. It was FaceTube don't suppose they like linking or something.

here's my lates in a long line of Ti hardtail ownership :

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A recent bike I had. Hit every branch on the way down..
Weighed next to nothing and was a great ride. Couldn't tell you what it was made from from its ride characteristics though.
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t_l_r, what size us that frame?

Tricone , very nice . I do like a swoopy Black Sheep .

Manga 18"

My Quiring with Ventana rear end.

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I'd post some pictures up of some of my Ti bikes but i've got rid of them all now.
They were all cracking bikes though. 😆

If you get the chance to inspect a genuine "Jones" (built by jeff) then have a good look at the welding and run your fingernail over it

They're all Merlins in your picture Kenny.

And so's the other one that's posted.

Mine, Van Nic made 456Ti with Alfine 11 hub. Not had it built for long but excellent so far. Now has black saddle and Reverb.

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Here's a quick pic of my mine.

Just awaiting a couple of small parts to finish.

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Are you 100% sure they are "merlin" built jones in my picture?, One of the three pictured belonged to Biff - his personal bike built by Jeff, the other two belonged to Jeff Jones himself, Biff & Jeff stayed at mine a few days before we headed up to Aviemore for the 2007 singlespeed world champs, we rode Kirroughtree and Drumlanrig.

Kenny.
Yep fairly shure.

Jeff tried to sell me one of the space frames and he wasn't bothered which one i had.

I ended up buying the original one that was built by Merlin for him as a test frame.

That now has a different fork and downtube and lives with someone else.

Having seen a custom Jones built by Jeff I'd say the welding on the Merlins was a little better.

Pictured here with the original fork and down tube.
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Oh and a bit OT but here's a picture of Kenny the night before his big crash.

Who says drinking and riding don't mix. 😆

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That's a terrible slur on my [s]riding[/s] drinking ability, I was merely inspecting the underside of my volvo. 😀

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another sheepie, common as bloomin jones these days 😀

It's still going then Tazz. 🙂

hasn't killed me yet! actually works and rides even betterer with Ti rigid forks and a knard than with a boingy frontage. The Carver MyTi bars are just sexy little numbers as well

The bar looks very much like one of James's.

I have a mate who is selling his [url= http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171100649108?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 ]Ti Lynskey Ridgeline 26 SS[/url]

This frame will be up for sale soon ... It's a 2007 voodoo djab 18" in lovely condition as not had use it deserves 🙁

Current decals say its a Kona Sleekit !!!! Well joe Murray designed it 😉

Can remove them if required please get in touch if interested ..

Maymayshaft@aol.com

Can be run ss or geared

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First ride today, perfect weather.

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My old CX bike. Still got the frame just needs building up.

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I think I have the same fork as Tazzy. Ti seatpost now ordered to replace the masterpiece.

Damn! Doesn't flickr work on stw, or am I doing something wrong?

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Here you go mate

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Thanks Shedbrewed.

Jeff Jones (sort of) explaining his bikes:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBFrdaeDv4o

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Kinesis Grand Fondo.
Mix of old skool Dura Ace 7700 9speed and 7800 chainset.
Hope hubs on Stans Alphas.
Buzz reduced ride compared to my old Giant TCR alloy.
Will ride even better soon with an upgrade to some Ultegra 6800 and some tubeless tyres.
Thanx,
Max

[url= http://singletrackmag.com/forum/topic/fs-merlin-works-40-large-1875 ]Sale thread linky here[/url] 🙂

Some lovely Ti bikes on here 🙂
My Flame before I stripped it down, thought i'd never sell it but it's for sale at the moment 🙁

www.pinkbike.com/buysell/1409850/

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Gorgeous Ti rack 😉

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My mr king bottle cage arrived today, crazy light.
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