Custom Titanium Options - Page 6

Lionel · #76 05-19-2018, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cadence90

I think the Seven ti posts are only 27.2. That's why I was confused when you wrote, "Comes with a 31.6 post too..." above.

But in fact the Kellogg frames don't come with any post at all?
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Sorry I meant to say 31.6 ST ID. Indeed frames do not come with posts, and seven may very well not have a 31.6 post.

cadence90 · #77 05-19-2018, 09:40 PM

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m4rk540 · #78 05-19-2018, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Lionel

Ti, yes. Call Tom Kellog and be done forever. Comes with a 31.6 post too, which looks best with oversize DT and TT. I hate shims.

Lionel, you average 1 ride on the Spectrum for every 100 on the Pina, n'est-ce pas?

Lionel · #79 05-19-2018, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by m4rk540

Lionel, you average 1 ride on the Spectrum for every 100 on the Pina, n'est-ce pas?

No, the Spectrum is my main ride in CA. The F8 is my main ride in France. Given that I am in CA about 50% of the time the Spectrum sees quite a lot of riding. It's been superb. If I had to go it again I would pretty much order the exact same bike.

cadence90 · #80 05-19-2018, 11:54 PM

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m4rk540 · #81 05-19-2018, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Lionel

No, the Spectrum is my main ride in CA. The F8 is my main ride in France. Given that I am in CA about 50% of the time the Spectrum sees quite a lot of riding. It's been superb. If I had to go it again I would pretty much order the exact same bike.

The 100 page threads on VS confused me.

Lionel · #82 05-19-2018, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by m4rk540

The 100 page threads on VS confused me.

Unfortunately it is closed so I can't comment anymore

This is the real deal. Sounds like a good opportunity for a quick picture

m4rk540 · #83 05-20-2018, 12:05 AM

Lovely bike.

Can't imagine how that could be improved.

Anyway, I've just noticed that the guys who have a Ti race bike have one Ti bike, around here at least. It doesn't seem common to be a Ti collector. That may be the ultimate praise or validation for the material.

cribbit · #84 05-20-2018, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by m4rk540

Lovely bike.

Can't imagine how that could be improved.

Anyway, I've just noticed that the guys who have a Ti race bike have one Ti bike, around here at least. It doesn't seem common to be a Ti collector. That may be the ultimate praise or validation for the material.

There are few of us, but we exist! There's quite a few on this forum actually. I currently have only 5 titanium bikes, I've bought and resold another half dozen. Some people have dozens.

dogrange · #85 05-20-2018, 05:54 AM

Anyone else notice that the PMP saddle cradle in the splash photo for this thread looks identical to the saddle cradle on a Pinarello F8? Makes sense, I guess.

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Jeff N. · #86 05-20-2018, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by cadence90

Oh, OK, crystal clear now. Thanks.

Right, I think Seven are only 27.2.

If I were looking for a great 31.6mm titanium seatpost, I would start and stop right here, period:
PMP titanium setback seatpost, 31,6mm.
Diameter: 27.2mm or 31.6mm.
Setback = 0, 14, or 27mm.
Head color: Silver, black, gold, blue, red.
Clamps: for carbon or for metal.

Also, older 30.9mm diameter (currently not in production afaik) can still be found occasionally on eBay, etc.

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Indeed, PMP Ti posts are superb. a Spectrum CAN be ordered to take a 31.6 post. They do NOT offer internal rear brake cable routing though (there I go again with "options".). This is how I like to handle external routing...a length of derailleur housing with a plastic ferrule on each end and a coupla rubber snubbers in the middle section.