Titanium road bike or frameset

[Heltor Chasca]

It doesn't look that big a frame

True. Fits like a glove on me though. They do sell big people’s ones too.

 

[Jenkins]

True. Fits like a glove on me though. They do sell big people’s ones too.

I ride the 56cm frame - I'm 5'11" and generally ride a bigger frame as I find them more comforable, so their largest 58cm frame would probable fit the OP at 6'3" but please give them a ring and organise a test ride first.

Be aware that this is more of a tourer/general purpose bike, so If you're looking for a fast road bike, it's probably not for you.

 

[mangid]

Have you considered a custom frame? Justin Burls was a pleasure to work with when I decided to get a fixed gear frame.

 

[jiberjaber]

Also worth considering the range of what you want to do with the bike, exploring the path less followed on your Ti bike is worth considering but might effect the choice for future proofing (max tyre size, brakes, forks (not all come with crown mount for front light for example) etc).

As Vicster recommends - being able to try and ride the bikes before is a very good idea.

Laverack (who I have their j.ack) do "62cm: 192 – 200cm | 6′ 3″ – 6′ 6″" and have also been great to deal with - this is the sizing for their new Grit frame but similar sizes are also in their other frames...

https://www.jlaverack.co.uk/grit-range/
https://www.jlaverack.co.uk/jack-frameset-build/

Also worth looking at https://www.vaarucycles.com/ which is similar to Laverack in that they are UK designed and finished but built elsewhere. I have no experience with vaaru myself.

 

[Milkfloat]

If you want cheap then Chain recation have a lot of Lynskey frames at at least 50% off, quite a few of them come in XL too. I am trying to talk myself out of this. https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/lynskey-sportive-disc-di2-titanium-road-frame-2018/rp-prod165951

 

[Soltydog]

It is also worth reading the warranty that is offered by each supplier. That was a key factor for me, when spending a few £k I wanted a decent warranty period & not just 1 claim on the warranty period too

 

[jiberjaber]

It is also worth reading the warranty that is offered by each supplier. That was a key factor for me, when spending a few £k I wanted a decent warranty period & not just 1 claim on the warranty period too

Yes - certainly do this. If you get chance search out Vicksters original thread and take a look through it though do revisit any statements on warranty duration with the suppliers as they change (Laverack went from a low figure to 10 years - others have lifetime but might not have now etc).

It's a bit of a minefield the warranty stuff - not apples with apples that's for sure!

 

[jiberjaber]

Here's Vicksters thread: https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/titanium-bikes.218149/

 

[jowwy]

disc brakes do not make a bike more gravel than road......otherwise the venge vias would be classed as a gravel bike

 

[CXRAndy]

I bought the Kinesis Tripster ATR V2 .

Wide tyre 50mm disc brakes, chioce of QR or thru axle . relaxed geometry with long wheelbase for superb stability. Its internal wire Di2 ready threaded bottom bracket with 3 bottle cage mounts and mud/pannier mounts

Frameset around £1600 online

 

[jiberjaber]

I bought the Kinesis Tripster ATR V2 .

Wide tyre 50mm disc brakes, chioce of QR or thru axle . relaxed geometry with long wheelbase for superb stability. Its internal wire Di2 ready threaded bottom bracket with 3 bottle cage mounts and mud/pannier mounts

Frameset around £1600 online

When did you buy your ATR? Friend of mine had his delivered September but is awaiting the replacement which he is told might not be here till March. (mis drilled rear disc brake flat mount, apparently more than just his frame effected)

 

[CXRAndy]

When did you buy your ATR? Friend of mine had his delivered September but is awaiting the replacement which he is told might not be here till March. (mis drilled rear disc brake flat mount, apparently more than just his frame effected)

A year ago in December arrived early January

 

[HLaB]

Hello,

Im current looking for my first titanium road bike or frameset. I've always promised myself one day.

I'm 6ft 3inches tall and would like a British UK bike preferably. I've looked at Reilly and their size chart ain't the best. But they assure me their 59cm T325 road bike will be perfect.

I have also chatted with Lynskey in Tennessey USA who cater for 6ft 4inches and there bikes look beautiful but ordering from abroad is taking a chance.

If any tall person who has experienced buying a titanium bike could give me some advice I would be really grateful.

Chalky.

For British designed Ti bikes/frames you could look at:

https://www.kinesisbikes.co.uk/Catalogue/Models/Racelight/GFTi-V3

or

an Jack https://www.jlaverack.co.uk/

 

[vickster]

Or Enigma, Sabbath, Pearson

 

[HLaB]

Or Albannach

http://www.albannach.cc/projects/