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.
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.
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 ?
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!
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.
For reference, my bargain fireline with ‘issues’ takes a 2.4 chunky monkey on a crest with room to spare(1×9).
Haven’t a clue how to put the pic up here. It’s the first photo on my Flickr page..
abyjack – Member
For reference, my bargain fireline with ‘issues’ takes a 2.4 chunky monkey on a crest with room to spare(1×9).
Haven’t a clue how to put the pic up here. It’s the first photo on my Flickr page..
this is mine finished although i cant make my mind up about the white wheels, its different 🙂
sorry its a linky but not sure how to upload a picture yet
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.
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