Titanium, Road and Flat-bar...is there such a thing?

[Maherees]

Hi all,
I’ve been combing the ‘net this morning for such a bike set up, to no avail, so just wondering if there is such a bike around, other than having to build it myself which isn’t an option at the moment.
Thanks

 

[PK99]

Van Nicholas do several flat bar, titanium touring bikes

 

[vickster]

Hi all,
I’ve been combing the ‘net this morning for such a bike set up, to no avail, so just wondering if there is such a bike around, other than having to build it myself which isn’t an option at the moment.
Thanks

I’m sure you could get Spa to build you one. They have a number of Ti frames in their range and could advise which would be best. You wouldn’t have to build anything yourself. Phone to discuss, don't bother with email as they're not quick to respond

 

[vickster]

There's this but it's spendy
https://www.snowdonbike.co.uk/

I can't see why Enigma wouldn't be more than happy to spec and build a flatbar bike for you. Again, call them

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Van Nicholas do several flat bar, titanium touring bikes

yep been doing them for at least a decade.

 

[Maherees]

thanks for the ideas - some good follow ups.

 

[vickster]

J Guillem (spin off from from van Nic) have a flatbar in their range too
https://jguillem.com/bike/tomir

Another Ti retailer to contact would be Fat birds in Kings Lynn

Riley would make you one too I am sure

 

[Soltydog]

I can't see why Enigma wouldn't be more than happy to spec and build a flatbar bike for you. Again, call them

I'm sure I've seen flat bar bikes from them in the past, but Van Nic would be a cheaper option My Enigma is still the nicest bike I've ever had the pleasure of riding, but my Van Nic still gets plenty of use & is a close 2nd. Worth the difference in price? 🤔

Or there's this on the bay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BUDNITZ-...752739?hash=item288045d7e3:g:Ag8AAOSwDQ1dE2hD

 

[vickster]

The ready-made vN flat bars are expensive, because they seem to come with a Rohloff or belt drive system
https://store.pedalrevolution.co.uk/bikes/titanium

 

[HLaB]

If you want something different Google brought up Nua bikes https://www.nuabikes.com/#/nua_audac

 

[Cycleops]

These days choice is everything, especially if you have the dosh.

 

[Spiderweb]

Looks like the Van Nicks start around £2390 with a regular derailleur groupset.
https://www.cyclesense.co.uk/m1b0s633p18243/VAN-NICHOLAS-Amazon

 

[vickster]

@Maherees are you wanting rim or disc brakes or not fussed

 

[marzjennings]

If you have money to burn there's the No.1 from Budnitz

https://budnitzbicycles.com/bicycles/view/no1-titanium-city-bicycle

 

[Maherees]

@Maherees are you wanting rim or disc brakes or not fussed

I'd prefer disc brakes.