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How does it ride compared to the Cromo?
Looks nice, as does the Cromo.
What is it ?
Certainly is faster. Frame is about 600g lighter.
Sorry I'm not great at putting what I felt into words. I was climbing in a higher gears. Flat bit were faster and front end pops up easier. When stomping on pedals there seems to be a more direct response.
Not certain how much of that is just 'shiny bike' syndrome..
Saracen Kili ti except mine was only £399!
Looks good that does. I would get some black grips though to complete the Ti and black look. Is it 1 x 9 or 1 x 10?
will you stop mentioning these, at £399 they are a steal.
and the 15" is perfect size for me, how's it compare to the soul?
Nice build BTW 😉
1 x10. The grips are a nod to my previous frame (see classified!).
The 853 Kili was very similar to the Soul and had nicer detailing. This is better.
The £399 ones look sold out. 15" are back up to £550.
Is it a really small bike or does your wall have HUGE bricks...
I have one of each - a Soul and a Saracen Kili Ti.
The Saracen has a slightly steeper head tube - so handling is a bit twitchier, or the Soul is a bit more stable downhill. The Kili Ti can be built into a great trail bike and at that price is an absolutely fantastic buy.
Both frames can take a hammering downhill but the Saracen is a lot lighter and more sprightly / lively especially when you stand up and pedal. Also Saracen is more comfortable on longer rides.
I've got my Kili Ti built up as XC endurance machine - light wheels, long stem, KCNC finishing kit - really light and not a bit of carbon on it.
What headset are you guys using with the Kili Ti?
Mine came with a cheap FSA one (FSA No.11N Headset).
I'll upgrade to a Hope one later (semi-integrated).
seriously £400 for that titanium frame.that's a bloody bargain 😯 unfortunately cannot afford one though,as paying off my new road bike.
HAPPY NEW BIKE :-)now rag it
Mine came with a cheap FSA one (FSA No.11N Headset).I'll upgrade to a Hope one later (semi-integrated).
My frame arrived today with an FSA 36 x 36 headset. No cups included.
Does that sound like the wrong type?
:/
the bearings are the 'cups' on that headset I believe.
My Soda cost less than that- and what's more it came with some free cracks. You don't get that sort of uniqueness from Sarcin!
I have got the wrong type, being sent the right one.
🙂
Any idea who actually makes the Ti frames for Saracen?
Looks nice anyway
I had a look at the Saracen site and the 15" has a 575mm top tube - anyone know if that is horizontal or actual ?
Ta