I'm thinking of selling various bits & pieces to fund a new hardtail, and I think it's time to scratch that Ti itch. I'm not really up to date on what the options are out there these days, so would appreciate any ideas. My current hardtail is an original Prince Albert, which I really like, but is more than I need in a hardtail (got other bikes for bigger stuff). I'd still like something that can cope with 120-140mm forks though. Any thoughts…show me yours etc. Cheers!

(got other bikes for bigger stuff).

The OnOne Ti29er with 100mm Fox forks.
When it gets really rocky then I swap her out to my full sus'.

Cheers. I guess I'm just not a fan of the head-down racey geometry of a short-travel hardtail, although perhaps I should have another try as I haven't ridden on in a while. I'm also a bit of a short-arse for a 29'er…didn't really get along with the demo 29'er I rode a while back.

Cove Hummer – Outstanding bike.

Lynskey Ridgeline LT ?

its caught my eye – i'd be interested to hear reviews

new Hummer is an odd(ish) shape try before buying. Either that or the Ti 456.

The OnOne Ti29er with 100mm Fox forks.
When it gets really rocky then I swap her out to my full sus'

Wish I could do that, I have to stick with whichever bike I started the ride with. How do you manage logisticaly?

really loving my 456 ti here but, honestly, I don't think its worth 7 times that of a steel one, financially. Its better yes but not that much better, perhaps 30% better? who knows. Diminishing returns.

Sadly though Ti is an itch that needs to be scratched so go for it. You won't regret it at all, despite what I say above.

I know I don't regret buying mine.

Im having the same Ti itchy thing for no reason other than I havent had a new bike in a while and Ive never done Ti before

The thing is Im trying to justify the cost over steel/aluminium

And so Id be interested to hear your reasons for justifying Ti

Seriously, Im not taking the mickey, why do you want Ti over steel/alu?

🙂

I have my butler bring one along in the 'copter; of course.
Or if I know where I'm going (say Snowdon and not Cannock Chase), then I can make these decisions for myself, although Gieves does know best!

Budget Ti – Pipedream Sirius Ti? £700 and rated for 130mm forks. Some really nice pictures on their website.

My next bike is likely to be a ti ht, always wanted one and it'll happen sooner or later. (Well, once the finishing touches are applied to the current steel framed ss work in process and the LT alu frame I've just ordered has been built up…)

Im having the same Ti itchy thing for no reason other than I havent had a new bike in a while and Ive never done Ti before

The thing is Im trying to justify the cost over steel/aluminium

And so Id be interested to hear your reasons for justifying Ti

Seriously, Im not taking the mickey, why do you want Ti over steel/alu?

Fair question, but I have a rubbish answer…I've just always lusted after a Ti frame, just coz they're, well, lovely aren't they? I wish I could justify it over a perfectly nice steel frame, but I can't in any way. Won't stop me getting one though 🙂

Thanks for the suggestions so far. The Pipedream looks great for the price, very tempting.

Im having the same Ti itchy thing for no reason other than I havent had a new bike in a while and Ive never done Ti before

The thing is Im trying to justify the cost over steel/aluminium

And so Id be interested to hear your reasons for justifying Ti

Seriously, Im not taking the mickey, why do you want Ti over steel/alu?

I'm a Hummer rider and no I cannot 'justify' it financially. It's just one of those things you are either prepared to spend out on, or not.

I've had a Soda – Nice for singletrack, copied with Spain fine, but there was always something not quite right.

2008 Hummer much better, much more me, best bike I'd ridden.

UNTIL – It broke. 2010 Lynskey Hummer now and it really is fab, better than the 2008 and therefore the new best bike I've ridden. But whilst waiting for it I rode a Genesis Altitude and really liked that, on a par with the 2008 Hummer for me.

If I didn't already have the Ti and was buying now? Genesis Altitude or Curtis Freeride, and the rest would go towards a full sus play bike.

I find my Ti Altitude rides best with the fork set at 120mm so that could be an option.

Sorry for being thick but can you please explain why some of you need to "justify" Ti?

Genuinely curious 🙂

What is there to Justify ❓ Ti will by far outlast a steel or Alu frame by 2/3fold…. I had a 1993 Lynsky Litespeed frame which i sold last year and it was still awsome, only not to current geometry and that`s the only reason i sold it. Now on a Ti 456 😆

mmm yummy (but expensive!)…

http://www.ibiscycles.com/mountain/ti_mojo/%5D

I refused to "justify" mine to anybody!

spend it – cos you WILL die 😯

There's no need to justify it (Ti) to anyone.

bobster – Member
UNTIL – It broke.

How in the name of all that's holy did you manage to break a Hummer? Jedi used to do 10ft+ drops on his IIRC!

my ti456 is better than my 2006 hummer which is better than my 2005 kobe ti.

ti is brilliant, just don't expect a frame for life as fashion and function are changing rapidly.

fwiw, my lynskey ti456 is sublime – reactive and perfectly designed for fast flowing UK trails. a beautiful machine in all respects.

go get ti 🙂

I've got a Pipedream Ti and it is lovely, my xmas present to me from me. Running it with 130mm forks.

My Ti is for life, unlike my current/previous frames. Have never enjoyed a bike so much.

There was no way that I would spend serious money on a build, only to get "bored" with it after a year. It just isn't going to happen with my Litespeed Ocoee 😀

I've a 456Ti also, which TBH is not 4 times better than my previous steel 456 – but it's a kilogram lighter, for the same fun.

But compared to most, On One Ti's are cheap.

pedalhead – new thread needed "Who has bought a Ti and not been happy with it?"

Perhaps that will help you!

My Ti is for life

Have you any idea how daft an idea that is…

singlespeedstu – Member
> My Ti is for life
Have you any idea how daft an idea that is…

Depends how old you are when you buy it?

My 2nd Ti bike is currently under construction

stu – Jeez … it's a mid-life crisis bike 🙄

druid – what you getting then?

Patience dear…

Wanting to sell your carbon Blur then?

My 2nd Ti bike is currently under construction

Onion Mk2 I pressume.

If you think it's a bike for life you must be over 60….

singlespeedstu – Member
Have you any idea how daft an idea that is…

I wasn't aware it was a legal requirement to change your bike every few years even if you're happy with it and it isn't broken… 🙄

cinnamon_girl – Member

stu – Jeez … it's a mid-life crisis bike

Ain't nothing that special about a Ti frame…

No, it will stay with me as long as I mountain bike and I am definitely not over 60. However, I may well stop at 60 and get a tourer 😀

cinnamon_girl – Member
Wanting to sell your carbon Blur then?

Let me think about that for a moment…..

…err no.

Nowt wrong with tourers. 8)

al.

There's a huge difference between a few years and life….

🙄 back atya

Ti tourer stu, nothing less will do 🙄

Dammit – found out….

Now a Ti tourer might do you for the rest of your days. 😉