Calling out all Ti Bikes..

[rjames86]

Volagi Viaje Ti. It’s had many different setups over the years, but it’s my full-time gravel bike now

[mhespenheide]

Originally Posted by rjames86

Volagi Viaje Ti.

They certainly were ahead of the curve, weren't they? I have to admit that I was very skeptical of the type of bike they were trying to sell -- bigger tires, disk brakes, a little flex in the frame -- but that's the way that the industry has shifted to follow. And that's what I'd be looking for today in a new bike/frame.

[rjames86]

Originally Posted by mhespenheide

They certainly were ahead of the curve, weren't they?

I see what you did there

[Duvivr6]

New to me Lynskey Helix.

[tellyho]

Originally Posted by rjames86

Volagi Viaje Ti. It’s had many different setups over the years, but it’s my full-time gravel bike now

I have the steel version as my main gravel whip. I keep trying to replace it, it keeps being more.comfortable than the replacement.

[soulspinner]

Nice and nice set up.

[jokerpt50]

So curious about the twisted tube design. Any benefits?

[Hilltopperny]

Originally Posted by jokerpt50

So curious about the twisted tube design. Any benefits?

I have had a couple of different twisted tube Lynskeys and the design makes for a stiffer tube. As to how much I do not know? They ride pretty nice though and feel fast.

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[VoyTirando]

After dithering over sizing - and the fact that I was off the bike for crash recovery and shouldn't buy anything bike-related - I pulled the trigger while in the hospital (thank you, morphine!) and bought @rob57t's Spectrum. Reach and stack seemed right, setback could be dealt with, it had the horizontal top tube and space for 28c's and a 1" threaded headset, all the things I wanted.

.... and holy crap has this bike delivered. I've ridden on the road exactly five times since the doc gave the OK, all on this, and what. a. bike. Fit is dialed perfectly. Turns out the setback here is better than the bike I was trying to copy. May re-cable for the right lengths here and there. May try to reassemble the left athena shifter that fell apart, instead of this beater mirage I had in the bin (which works perfectly). And eventually new wheels... but seriously what a ride this thing delivers. Comfortable. Agile. Planted. The wound up fork feels solid but delivers a nice front-end feel. I can ride no-handed no problem, tracks perfectly. Yup. Yup yup yup (as the muppets aliens would say).

This one is a keeper.

[Duvivr6]

Originally Posted by jokerpt50

So curious about the twisted tube design. Any benefits?

Well Lysnkey says it has a benefit, but hey it looks cool and rides good. That's enough for me.

[rob_marq]

This is my Merlin Extralight which I finished to re-build and rejuvenate last week. I initially bought the frame from a local collector and I have no idea when it was made (S/N XL322) but I believe somewhere around 93-94...

I have an Orbea Orca 2017 which ws the "love of my heart" but after I rode the Merlin yesterday I believe I have a new passion...the difference between the Ti and the carbon fiber is just amazing...hard to describe.

The bike is running ULTEGRA 8000 (the last mechanical) full group and Shimano PRO seatpost and handlebar together with MAVIC Ksyrium SLR wheelset. The carbon fiber fork is another question mark...I have no idea which is the manufacturer.

[texbike]

Originally Posted by rob_marq

This is my Merlin Extralight which I finished to re-build and rejuvenate last week. I initially bought the frame from a local collector and I have no idea when it was made (S/N XL322) but I believe somewhere around 93-94...

I have an Orbea Orca 2017 which ws the "love of my heart" but after I rode the Merlin yesterday I believe I have a new passion...the difference between the Ti and the carbon fiber is just amazing...hard to describe.

The bike is running ULTEGRA 8000 (the last mechanical) full group and Shimano PRO seatpost and handlebar together with MAVIC Ksyrium SLR wheelset. The carbon fiber fork is another question mark...I have no idea which is the manufacturer.

VERY nice!

Texbike

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[Indy]

Left the decals off. But trust me, it is a Moots

[lavi]

Loving this thread and all the bikes! I have a great Ti bike and this thread still makes me lust for them.