Fast Titanium frames - what are your thoughts?

[lmow20]

Hi all,

I have a ti bike - the Lynskey Sportive. I love it, and it's a fantasitc bike. Many people praise it's geometry and handling especially for the longer days in the saddle.

Since I've never ridden any other ti frame, I'd like to know how other's found it? I guess I'm in the market for something a little racier, aggressive but still a ti frame, any suggestions for a quick ti number? Any input is welcome. Thanks in advance.

 

[vickster]

What's the other kit on the bike?

 

[lmow20]

well, I had aksium wheels. But just put on some Dura-ace C24's. Sram Rival group set, ritchey classic finish + a brooks swift Ti saddle. Tyres also upgrading from Specialized All-condition armadillo (ultra reliable but very heavy / slow) to Mich Pro4 Service Course. Not ridden it with the upgrades yet, as I'm out of the country for work for quite a bit. cheers

 

[simon.r]

At the risk of being a bit cheeky can I let you know that I will be selling my Enigma Esprit frame in the near future? I've gone the other way, from racier(ish) set up to a Kinesis GF.

Size of the Enigma is 57cm - http://www.enigmabikes.com/bikes/endurance/esprit-ti/

 

[velovoice]

I was just about to post the Engima Excel...
However, SImon's link appears to be to the Esprit? Here's the Excel: http://www.enigmabikes.com/bikes/fast-endurance/excel-ti/

 

[simon.r]

I was just about to post the Engima Excel...
However, SImon's link appears to be to the Esprit? Here's the Excel: http://www.enigmabikes.com/bikes/fast-endurance/excel-ti/

Oops! Now corrected. Excel is probably more what the OP is looking for.

 

[fossyant]

You need to ride more. It's the engine that counts.

 

[vickster]

Can you slam the stem a bit? Remove some spacers? The slick lighter tyres should help

 

[lmow20]

Thanks chaps. Will eat more oats and get on it. I'm more of a 54cm frame size - 5'10 with slightly short torso and longer legs

 

[EasyPeez]

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