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tcrush
11-14-2005, 01:49 PM
My beloved Colnago Master Bititan (AD-10 decor) has developed a crack. While I know this is not an uncommon occurance with this particular design, it is a personal favorite and I am trying to find a way to keep it on the road. Does anyone know of a builder that will undertake a repair of this magnitude or am I destined to hang it on the wall?

Thanks in advance,

TCrush
Gothard
11-14-2005, 02:18 PM
Hi Tcrush,
I think you're out of luck. The Bititan is a 6/4 russian alloy, and I doubt anyone will take the risk of welding it.
Incidentally it is also one of my favourites, we have 3 in the family...

What size is it?
tcrush
11-14-2005, 02:31 PM
I hope you're wrong, but suspect not. Based on my measurements, it's a "Colnago 63". It does not have the extended headtube, as it came with a threaded precisa fork, but does have the seat tube extension you usually see on Freuler-style Colnagos.
Steve Hampsten
11-14-2005, 02:35 PM
Dave Levy at Ti Cycles has repaired a number of the Bititan Colnagos in the past. You can reach Dave at titaniumdave@msn.com or 503 621 9670.

Good luck!
eddief
11-14-2005, 02:53 PM
http://www.cyclingnews.com/photos/2002/sponsors/colnago/?id=Olano_detail_a
David Kirk
11-14-2005, 03:19 PM
Call Carl Strong...........

Dave
Fixed
11-14-2005, 03:32 PM
bro it seems to me a lot guys think ti is some kind of magic metal that will last forever . a ti frame can break just like any other frame ie carbon alu. steel or whatever cheers :beer:
SoCalSteve
11-14-2005, 03:48 PM
If Dave K says that Carl Strong may be able to fix it, I'd get right on the phone...

http://www.strongframes.com/

Good luck!

Steve
Fixed
11-14-2005, 03:53 PM
If Dave K says that Carl Strong may be able to fix it, I'd get right on the phone...

http://www.strongframes.com/

Good luck!

Steve
I agree they are near each other cheers :beer:
shiftinjon
11-15-2005, 02:21 PM
This guy may do your Ti repairs:

http://www.boldprecision.com/
bfd
11-15-2005, 02:56 PM
In San Francisco, there's a guy name Dan Nelson who builds ti bikes and does does repairs:

http://www.ntpbikes.com/PRODUCTS/OTHER%20SERVICES.html
Marburg
11-15-2005, 03:48 PM
In the past, I believe Matt Chester has done Ti repair also.

Given how far behind schedule he appears to be, he's probably not taking on any new work, but you never know...