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[Closed] New build pics - Ti Dialled Bikes Prince Albert (we think)

sheppie_hill · 2009-09-01T10:02:20Z

I picked up this frame from a seller on here recently who informed me that it was believed to be a prototype Titanium Dialled Bikes Prince Albert; whether it is or not - I dont know (unless Mike @ Dialled Bikes can tell me? - I have the frame number etc) Anyway, I fancied a longer travel Ti hardtail and this seemed to fit the bill nicely. I have built it up with mainly cheap parts to begin with (except for the DT240/Olympic wheels which will be swapped between bikes) to see how I get on with a view to upgrades in the near future. This was my first foray into the world of Ti and had only previously tried Aluminium and Carbon hardtails. Having now ridden the bike twice on two very different rides all I can say is... "what they say about Ti appears to be true" It is certainly more compliant than either of my previous hardtails and just seems to feel "right" I had planned, or told my wife, that I would try it and most likely sell it after trying this whole Ti thing and dispelling it but unfortunately its a keeper. Well, as long as I tend to keep anything - not long. [IMG[IMG[IMG[IMG[IMG

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onceinalifetime

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Sheppie_hill, - now go and try a Merlin xlm and feel the difference once again. 😛

Posted : 16/08/2010 10:20 pm

hora

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You know if Mike ever made the Kobe ti again with a smidgen longer top tube I'd probably buy one. Remember riding the original and thinking 'ah nuts'!

Posted : 17/08/2010 7:49 am

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