And so does (seemingly currently unfashionable) aluminium.
I've had an original Kinesis GF-Ti for a few years. Lovely, smooth-riding bike. I've got carbon for fast club rides, but the titanium always get preferred for long solo rides.
Looks wobbly to me.I’ve been riding my Ti quite a lot lately. Here it is on Mondays ride
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With that saddlebag, it would also help you get your leg over, after a hard few hours in the saddle.I love the aesthetics of the sloping top tube.
Love the 'permanent' invisible mudguard look. How do you do that?a pic, now with the stem flipped and permanent SKS Longboard Mudguards,
A very discreet installation indeed.Love the 'permanent' invisible mudguard look. How do you do that?
Just search "Emperor Brand" mudguards. They do ultra-sheer cycling clothing, too.Not ridden any 853 bikes, but my Van Nic Yukon is a way smoother ride than either of my 531 steelies.
And I'd love some of those invisible mudguards too....
What is everyone's thoughts on paint on a titanium frame ? Sacrelige to some I'm sure but I do love the look of a part-painted Ti Frame.