Extreme Makeover Ti Edition :: Before - Page 2

bluesea · #16 03-03-2017, 10:00 AM

Personally never been into the aesthetic of plain ti SP/stem/cages on a plain ti frame. Unless of course I wanted the Blueman look for my road frame, which has an appeal which tends to blur out line, flow, contrast.

Now take those same ti components and put them with a Serotta 3/4 paint w/ ti rear triangle, or the same on a Tom Kellogg with masked out ti frame logos...

thirdgenbird · #17 03-03-2017, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Clean39T

I see your point. Still deciding about Ti vs Carbon on the post.

Any thoughts on Ti stems? Bad idea?

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I would be tempted to go with a titanium stem but I've never used one so take that for what it's worth. I just love the ti frame, post, stem, cages look.

Bling · #18 03-03-2017, 10:29 AM

Wow, clean looking frame!

I think it needs a post with a little setback, hopefully that suits your position!

Clean39T · #19 03-03-2017, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Bling

Wow, clean looking frame!

I think it needs a post with a little setback, hopefully that suits your position!

Yes, I need setback - it came with a second one that is ~25mm, but I'm concerned about insertion - it's only a 300mm post.

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ColonelJLloyd · #20 03-03-2017, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by thirdgenbird

I would be tempted to go with a titanium stem but I've never used one so take that for what it's worth. I just love the ti frame, post, stem, cages look.

I'm curious why Ergott implies one shouldn't use a titanium stem. Flex?

I've used a 100mm 31.8 and found it nice. I used it simply for the matchy match of titanium frame and seat post.

ergott · #21 03-03-2017, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ColonelJLloyd

I'm curious why Ergott implies one shouldn't use a titanium stem. Flex?

I've used a 100mm 31.8 and found it nice. I used it simply for the matchy match of titanium frame and seat post.

Ti stems tend to cost a lot more and there's nothing wrong with a good old aluminium stem. I'm only half serious. If you don't mind the extra cost they're fine.

bironi · #22 03-03-2017, 11:32 AM

I'd bag the decals also. A riding buddy has a Lynskey and the decals do nothing for me. I purchased a Moots new and had them leave off the decals. I had Spectrum Powder Works do all but the rear in orange powder. Glad I never put on their decals. I did mount the head badge.

jumphigher · #23 03-03-2017, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bironi

I'd bag the decals also. A riding buddy has a Lynskey and the decals do nothing for me. I purchased a Moots new and had them leave off the decals. I had Spectrum Powder Works do all but the rear in orange powder. Glad I never put on their decals. I did mount the head badge.

I'd dump the decals as well, especially on a Ti frame. In fact wish I could get rid of the decals on my bikes with the wave of my hand. And all the logos, too..

mktng · #24 03-03-2017, 08:10 PM

Go all raw ti.

I proudly rock all ti. With full decals. Post/stem/frame haha.

Jeff N. · #25 03-03-2017, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Clean39T

Just picked her up from FedEx and gave her a thorough once-over for integrity...now the fun starts...a full transformation is underway to take her from a bit of a hodge-podge pasture horse, to a full-on thoroughbred...

Lynsey R460 6Al-4V frameset, currently with Ultegra group and a 105 cassette, RS21 wheels, and Deda front end...with 23mm garden hoses...19.75lbs in that livery.

To come?

Super Record 11 w. 5 arm UT, a new 3T LTD fork, Neutron Ultras, 3T finishing kit, and a new decal set. Still deciding on which 60mm tubs to get for race day..

The goal is to be all cleaned up and on the road by mid-month, and I'm hoping to come in under 17lbs.

Stay tuned for the big reveal

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Send the frame to Lynskey and have the logos bead blasted.

Clean39T · #26 03-03-2017, 09:42 PM

Started pulling off some bits that sold - that seat weighs ~350g! Makes me feel better about being able to get it in the 16lb range once built properly..

Clean39T · #27 03-03-2017, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mktng

Go all raw ti.

I proudly rock all ti. With full decals. Post/stem/frame haha.

Great looking bike - I agree that Moots totally work with the full Ti treatment..

Clean39T · #28 03-04-2017, 02:13 PM

Took it out to ride an unsanctioned GPS-based hillclimb TT today. I forgot how large-tubed frames transmit noise, but other than that, it felt pretty dang good - even with the garden-hose tires, crap wheels, and no bar tape

Even PR'd a circus climb up the steepest road in Portland (not the TT course unfortunately) - in the wet and with a couple spin-outs

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bironi · #29 03-04-2017, 08:35 PM

NW Brynwood Lane? With that gearing? Is it a compact crank? Impressive indeed. I could not keep my front wheel on the road.

Clean39T · #30 03-04-2017, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bironi

NW Brynwood Lane? With that gearing? Is it a compact crank? Impressive indeed. I could not keep my front wheel on the road.

Yep. 52/36 and 11/32 (I think). It's a beast - for those who aren't in Portland, it's ~0.3mi, ~300ft gain, avg. 18% w some high 20s. KOM is 2:01 - mine was 5:18 including three spinout restarts.

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