Now that's an coincidence! I'm been having the same issue ever since I bought a nice Thomson Elite silver finished post for my Ti456E. Looks like I'm not the only one then.
The clicking can be resolved with a good application of anti-seize to the post, but that will probably result in slippage. In fact, I'd be surprised if the clicking wasn't the sound of the post gradually working it's way into the frame. That's certainly what was happening with mine.
So while anti-seize will solve the noise, but it'll make the slippage worse. I'm using a Hope QR, and it's 'hope-less' at holding the seatpost in place. I've ordered a Thomson non-QR clamp in an attempt to resolve this.
It's worth pointing out that my SDG i-beam seatpost never slipped or clicked in the same frame.
...hmm...Thomson...
Thomsons are undersized to start with then the grooves wear and they get worse.
That's certainly what it looks like Bill.
Ok, so it looks like it is the post then, shame as it is brand new. Mangatank I can recommend the salsa QR seat clamp though if the Thompson one does not work out.
I'm using a Crank Bros post with a ss shim and it's silent. This is one of the early ones too.
Thomson post here in a Kona Raijin frame getting same clicking noise , didn't do it straight away ? Guess its gradually slipping , same prob with Hope qr clamp . Yet Thomson post in Hummerframe never been an issue ?
Yep my seat tube is baggy. Brand new Reverb dropped right down with little resistance. Carbon paste and a bit extra on the bolted clamp worked for me.
Brant if you're looking in I'll have the frame to you by the end of the week. It's dismantled so I just need to "build" a box.
in mmy bike i use a gravity dropper 27.2 post with thermoplastic shim, collar seat from thomson and perfect from the first day....
Salsa clamp non qr with reverb and its seeming to hold here....
Tried salsa clamps, went to thomson and now no slackening issues
Couple of good runs with the Thomson seat clamp now. Movement on the first run, but tightened up a bit more (though not straining the bolt), and everything stayed in place. Fairly big ride with fast, long, off-road descents but the post didn't shift.
The Thomson clamp goes beautifully with the Ti frame incidently. It's gorgeous!
@mangatank Any pics of the Thompson seat clamp mounted?
Am considering one too
Here you go, and from now on I promise to stop hijacking a thread for a different bike 😉
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@ manga - that clamp is lovely, what post is that? The Thomson Ti bars are nice too.
It's an aluminium Thomson Elite. Hence the post-slip issue 😉
It is a thing of loveliness though. I've taken the bike right back to silver and raw Ti and it's all the better for it.
Nice...
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Looks great, is the clamp not back to front though?
No. The seat tube's slot faces inwards.
Wow, that really does look fantastic!
Much cheaper than the ti equivalent! Not that's what stopped me though; I just preferred the look of the two metals together.
And might I recommend On-One's gorgeous CNC'd silver stem to go with it? A stunning object!
Good shout, I might need to nick that idea too! 😉
Right got a build waiting and a pre-order in.
Anyone else waiting for a delivery?
Well, it arrived a couple of weeks ago 😀
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16" and a smidge under 25lbs as is.
Arrived without a head tube badge or decals, but On One sent them out shortly afterwards. Not sure I'm going to use the decals to be honest, like it the way it is.
I've had it a couple of weeks now for a good shakedown and chance to form some thoughts on the bike. First impressions are that it ticks exactly the boxes I was looking for, i.e. a 29er 456. Was swithering between a 16" or an 18" and went for the 16" with a 50mm stem in the end with no regrets. Climbs really nicely and seems really planted on the descents, more importantly it just seems to fly everywhere.
Very happy with it 8)
Stunning!
Lovely bike that.
Well now the groomers are opening and winters on its way,min hoping mine will see some more action.... Anyone else got any updates, new bits, etc ?
I'm seriously considering one of these as my first 29er. Are the ones on the O-O website from a new batch with the original issues sorted?
id assume so although mine is original and still fine 🙂
For reference, my bargain fireline with 'issues' takes a 2.4 chunky monkey on a crest with room to spare(1x9).
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For reference, my bargain fireline with 'issues' takes a 2.4 chunky monkey on a crest with room to spare(1x9).
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Cheers Rob!
is mine the only one with white rims? (american classic disc):-)
pictures tomorrow
this is mine finished although i cant make my mind up about the white wheels, its different 🙂
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link- http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/processpost.asp?f=174
Hello!
I have an Inbred 29er, wich I'm enjoying quite a lot, but I would like to go for something a little bit more "gravitty" oriented. After a week enjoying a Chromag Surface, the concept of big wheels with long forks has really conquered my heart, and this Titus Fireline seems to tick all the boxes, but I have a major doubt, regarding size.
My inbred is size 19,5, and it fits me very well, but I wouldn't like to go much bigger than this. So the question is... anyone of you have tried an Inbred 29er? Did you use the same size in both bikes? Size 20" would be the logical choice for me, but I'm afraid it might be a little bit too long.
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Thanks a lot for your help!
Just bought an 18" fireline in the 15% frame sale!! My wife made me do it!!
if you find its a little small than you expected let me know as i bought a 20 inch and i think my mines a little too big
Lester
your wife may have made you do it but now she can do the same in the sales 🙂 might cost you more in the long run
She generally does!!!!
Got back from Tokyo today to find a box waiting for me - It is a beautiful frame!!
I have no decals(not bothered) or headbadge(more bothered) in the box. Are they sent separately or do I need to chase?
You need to chase.
Heres mine 🙂
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Lester - looks nice!
If it feels a bit big, you could maybe try a non-layback post and shorter stem, or is it stand over that is the issue?
What weight is the frame?
Why does on one recommend no tyre bigger the 2.25 on the site?
Ornitorincus - size wise the 20" Fireline has an Effective Top Tube of 24.5 inches, and the Inbred 29er 19.5" has an ETT of 24.4 inches, so almost identical, so not too long for you. I'm a pretty standard shaped 5'11" and went for an 18" Fireline.
Vondally - just weighed my 18" frame. Kitchen scales say 1650g, Bathroom scales 1.5kg. The max 2.25 rear tyre is due to clearance at the back end. See the pictures above to see how close the rear tyre comes to the seat tube. the bike is intentionally designed with short chainstays, and this is a product of that. If run 1x10, then a larger tyre will probably fit.
thanks Dan 😉
i have 3 other bikes and i have measured all the positions
seat to middle of bars
seat to pedal
fork height off of floor
saddle height off the floor
all measurements are more or less the same
it just "feels" big
it weighs the same as my ibis mojo so isnt unduly heavy, the bottom bracket is similar to the mojo.
i cant put my finger on why, it just feels big,
Vondally
hd biger tyres on it and the front derraileur cable was just touching the tyre, which i think you could just about get away with in dry weather, but when its muddy i reckon it would be a lot more of a problem. you can still put a bigger tyre on the front
