£3k - What would you buy?

[Soltydog]

You’re right about the colour scheme. I like it, but the R J.ACK just makes the heart race!

Be interested to see how you find the R J.ACK as its on my list of possibles

 

[bpsmith]

Be interested to see how you find the R J.ACK as its on my list of possibles

I think you should grab one and let me know how it is.

I have emailed them a few questions on Friday, but not heard back yet. I can accept that on Easter Bank Holiday, considering they are a smaller company.

Will post back anything of interest.

 

[vickster]

There’s at least one J Laverack owning cyclechatter
The short warranty put me off when I was seriously considering a disc braked Ti in the summer

 

[bpsmith]

There’s at least one J Laverack owning cyclechatter
The short warranty put me off when I was seriously considering a disc braked Ti in the summer

That is the only worry. Even if it came with a longer warranty, it’s a risk with newer/smaller companies I guess.

Also like the Enigma Evade Ti, so checking that out too. Not as exclusive as the J. Laverack though.

 

[vickster]

That is the only worry. Even if it came with a longer warranty, it’s a risk with newer/smaller companies I guess.

Also like the Enigma Evade Ti, so checking that out too. Not as exclusive as the J. Laverack though.

Enigma are much more customisable though

The J Guillem Orient might reappear on my wish list at some point before July 5

 

[bpsmith]

Enigma are much more customisable though[/QUOOnlybjust started looking st their site, but did spot a few options that look cool.

Any idea how good they are?

 

[vickster]

How good what are?

I was impressed when I visited for an afternoon

 

[bpsmith]

How good what are?

I was impressed when I visited for an afternoon

Sorry. Bikes in general I meant.

Did you get a ride in any?

 

[vickster]

Sorry. Bikes in general I meant.

Did you get a ride in any?

Yes. Very springy as Ti is. Might have been the Etape non disc

I’ve also ridden the Orient and the Spa Elan (The price clearly reflects the finishing and attention to detail)

 

[Bonefish Blues]

(Not trying to be provocative, just interested alert)

It's my perception that, considering how relatively few there are out there, Ti frames seem disproportionately prone to cracking.

...or is it that I've noticed one or two and am suffering from confirmation bias, 'n' stuff?

 

[Andrew_P]

My comment with my only knowledge of bpsmith from here is that ti bike just doesn't seem to match your riding style.

Perhaps that's down to my pre conceptions of ti bikes being all day tourer, pannier racks and leather toe clips maybe rounded off with a brooks saddle. Don't ask me where all that came from

 

[derrick]

(Not trying to be provocative, just interested alert)

It's my perception that, considering how relatively few there are out there, Ti frames seem disproportionately prone to cracking.

...or is it that I've noticed one or two and am suffering from confirmation bias, 'n' stuff?

That's my thoughts, have known people in the past who have ridden them, but they don't ride them now.

 

[vickster]

My comment with my only knowledge of bpsmith from here is that ti bike just doesn't seem to match your riding style.

Perhaps that's down to my pre conceptions of ti bikes being all day tourer, pannier racks and leather toe clips maybe rounded off with a brooks saddle. Don't ask me where all that came from

@ianrauk rides Ti, he doesn’t meet that stereotype for me although he rides long distances at high speeds

 

[Pale Rider]

@ianrauk rides Ti, he doesn’t meet that stereotype

He has been doing more audaxes in the last year or two, although he's yet to slap a Carradice Longflap on the Van Nick.

 

[Soltydog]

I think you should grab one and let me know how it is.

I won't be in a position to order until the end of the summer & I've some time off work in September, so will be out for a few test rides before deciding.

There’s at least one J Laverack owning cyclechatter
The short warranty put me off when I was seriously considering a disc braked Ti in the summer

That is the only worry. Even if it came with a longer warranty, it’s a risk with newer/smaller companies I guess.

Also like the Enigma Evade Ti, so checking that out too. Not as exclusive as the J. Laverack though.

Think I can live with a 10 year warranty, it's unlikely to be a manufacturing defect if it happens after 10 years & I'll probably apply for a credit card to pay the deposit for that extra bit of insurance, although not sure if it would cover the 10 year warranty should the company stop trading