Help me decide on a new bike

[Cyclist33]

1800 just for the frameset......big money

If he can, and wants to, why not?

 

[jowwy]

If he can, and wants to, why not?

Im not saying he cant, just stating a fact that the frameset is big money

No other assumptions or accusations made.

 

[benb]

And I've also just had a look at the Enigma site, and these two look fantastic too.
Ecroix
Etape

 

[benb]

Im not saying he cant, just stating a fact that the frameset is big money

No other assumptions or accusations made.

I agree the Genesis is expensive - £3k for a full bike.
I'll have to ponder it to see if it's worth it, bearing in mind I could build one myself from a different frame for at least a grand less.

 

[jowwy]

its definately worth buying a frame and building it up with your choice of components

http://www.fatbirds.co.uk/1767662/p...tive-frame-industrial-mill-inc-free-fork.aspx

1k for frame, forks and headset - £500 for ultegra groupo - £350 for handbuilt disc wheels -£100 spyre disc brakes - £300 for finishing kit

thats £2250 for an ultegra equipped self built titanium bike

 

[Pale Rider]

I'm thinking of something similar, so this thread is of interest to me.

A couple of bikes I've looked have titanium frames.

Without wishing to derail the thread too far, could someone briefly explain the benefits of titanium?

 

[benb]

Without wishing to derail the thread too far, could someone briefly explain the benefits of titanium?

It will last for ever.
It's stronger than steel, with a similar comfy "springy" rider, but lighter, and doesn't corrode.
It looks cool.

 

[Pale Rider]

Thanks Ben.

My experience in this area is very limited, but I've grasped that alloy can be harsh and zingy, whereas steel is much more compliant and nicer to ride, but heavy.

Titanium, combining reasonable weight and compliance, sounds good.

 

[jowwy]

I'm thinking of something similar, so this thread is of interest to me.

A couple of bikes I've looked have titanium frames.

Without wishing to derail the thread too far, could someone briefly explain the benefits of titanium?

^^^^ what he said

its a very smooth, comfortable ride, seems to float over bumpy roads and if built up by yourself can be very rewarding indeed

 

[Citius]

Ti is not 'stronger than steel' - but it does have a better strength to weight ratio..

 

[benb]

Ti is not 'stronger than steel' - but it does have a better strength to weight ratio..

You're right. I should have said "stronger than steel for the same weight"

 

[benb]

So yeah, tempting as the Genesis is, I reckon I could do a custom build for £1k less.

 

[jowwy]

So yeah, tempting as the Genesis is, I reckon I could do a custom build for £1k less.

Go for it - i did and love riding it

 

[benb]

OK, now Charge go and announce a titanium Plug for £2499 with SRAM CX1
http://road.cc/content/news/158816-...d-aluminium-frame-carbon-fork-and-wider-tyres

That seems an amazing price for a great bike, and barely more than getting the parts for a self build.

 

[vickster]

Pearsons have added a disc equipped ti road bike to their range, hardly cheap though! Upside You won't see many on the roads, even amongst the Richmond park MAMILs

http://www.pearsoncycles.co.uk/pearson-objects-in-motion.html