Planning a new bike and looking at all my options including Ti. Never had a Ti frame before so what can i expect from ride quality / feel?
The Lyknsey Ridgeline 29er is very appealing.
Essentially, imagine how a steel frame ride. and then double the ride quality and thats how ti rides.
I had a titanium Charge Blender, and it felt like i was riding a full sus. definately worth the expense.
I have a Ti bike that is very harsh indeed. Its more to do with how its built than the qualities of the material
Go for the ridgeline, I am sure you will not be disappointed. I cant say I notice a massive difference that can be attributed to the frame material but the design just works and its nice to know that you are riding a frame backed by a lifetime warranty and good customer service...
My Ridgeline is incredibly stiff - nothing like riding a full suss. Lovely bike though - fast & handles very nicely.
Love my Morning Glory (as does the gf, but that's another story..) It's an odd mix of compliment and stiff- zips up the hills, but definitely not harsh on the way back down. Love the way it soaks up landings- even from 2ft odd 😀
TJ- what bike is it that you find harsh?
Mines an old Raleigh special products / mtrax frame. It has straight seatstays and chainstays so is harsh