Calling out all Ti Bikes..

[prototoast]

Originally Posted by gcartelli

Well that’s the thing, i’m going to be getting a custom TI frame and wondering how i can spec the headtube to allow for a dropset headset with a 1 1/8 to 1 1/4 tapered steerer; or if that’s even possible.


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Paragon Machineworks sells these head tubes, so most builders in the U.S. should be able to source them.
https://www.paragonmachineworks.com/...is41-is47.html

Some might prefer not to used them, depending on their setup, because it's a little more work to do a tapered miter, and not every builder has the right tools for reaming, but that's a conversation you need to have with your builder.

[taz-t]

Originally Posted by Matthew

I know a little about taz' Concours as I'm the original owner. It's a 2002. I live in Michigan but bought it new from Mt. Cycology in Vermont. I saw that shop featured in a Serotta catalog and reached out to the owner. It was originally Azure blue in the 3/4 paint, 1/4 matte ti scheme. I love the Serotta Indy scheme so I had Matt Assenmacher here in Michigan paint it years ago. Main color is a light blue with navy panels and silver bands. Kestrel EMS fork. It was a great bike. I miss it but now have a Moots and a Meivici. I know it's changed hands here on the forum a few times. Hope you are enjoying it taz. Thought you may want to know a little bit of the bikes history. Added a few shots after I got it back from Matt.

Thanks Matthew. Enjoy it and get a lot of compliments. It looks even better in person - the pictures don't do the paint justice. Personally, I think my Chorus group flatters it more than your Dura Ace did

[Matthew]

The Chorus looks great. Mine was a 7800 group with a 7900 crank. Glad to hear the paint has held up well and brings compliments still. Matt was great to work with and the cost was quite reasonable. Great to see another Serotta still going strong.

[wc1934]

Most naked ti bikes (my Seven included) have black handlebar tape and black saddles - anyone sporting any color? Thinking of a red saddle etc - thoughts?

[Nessism]

Originally Posted by wc1934

Most naked ti bikes (my Seven included) have black handlebar tape and black saddles - anyone sporting any color? Thinking of a red saddle etc - thoughts?

You can use any color you want, as long as it's black.

[wc1934]

Originally Posted by Nessism

You can use any color you want, as long as it's black.

yup - the henry ford concept!

[skiezo]

I had this one built before disc's and wider tires were a thing, I think around 2011 or 2012. Still running 10S record sans a chorus compact. Over 27,000 miles to date. Rebuilt shifters once and a spring in the RD.
Will fit 27c tires but im running 25c HED rims and WI hubs. They are 26.4 wide. Still a silky smooth ride.
Gonna try a different fork to try to get a tiny bit more clearance out front.

[V_Tiger]

Originally Posted by taz-t

My Serotta

Love it!


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[SlowPokePete]

Originally Posted by prototoast

Paragon Machineworks sells these head tubes, so most builders in the U.S. should be able to source them.
https://www.paragonmachineworks.com/...is41-is47.html

The fork James at Blacksheep built for my Lynskey has a tapered headtube from Paragon.

November 23, 2019 by SPP™ SlowPokePete, on Flickr

SPP

[hollowgram5]

Originally Posted by SlowPokePete

The fork James at Blacksheep built for my Lynskey has this headtube from Paragon.



November 23, 2019 by SPP SlowPokePete, on Flickr



SPP

That's such a Gorgeous fork Pete!

[Ronsonic]

Originally Posted by wc1934

Most naked ti bikes (my Seven included) have black handlebar tape and black saddles - anyone sporting any color? Thinking of a red saddle etc - thoughts?

My not-yet-built-up Legend Ti is all naked with red logos and fork so I've been threatening to go red with the saddle, bar tape and hoods. Maybe. Still have practical issues to resolve.

[fika]

Regrettably sold this last year due to various reasons. Hope to build up something new (or old) in Ti this year or next.

90s Eddy Merckx AX w/ Ritchey carbon fork (threadless)
Early super record 11 (bought on the cheap and refurbed myself)
Build the record hubs it came with up to H Plus Son TB14 rims

Really miss this bike...

[weisan]

whoa...this bike...looked so proper.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by weisan

whoa...this bike...looked so proper.

But, but, but....with the 'far superior Italian gruppo'...

[fika]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

But, but, but....with the 'far superior Italian gruppo'...

I got the SR11 very cheap on ebay at the time (around $500 with everything), it was very very very used. I had to take everything apart and refurbish it., replaced the chainrings and cassette since the teeth were basically round. After I fixed it all up it felt new (compared to a Chorus 11s I had ridden) but I think I still prefer the Record 10 speed I had on my previous steel Merckx.