Kinesis titanium frame, it was great while it lasted!

[Cycleops]

buy one and find out...

And end up like @AlanW and others? no thanks.

 

[AlanW]

I presume yours and other Ti bikes come with a carbon fork which will influence ride more than the frame, which in turn is influenced by the geometry.

Yes, you are correct in your assumption, and yes of course carbon forks will influence the ride quality. But to say that the carbon forks will influence the ride more than the frame is utter rubbish IMHO.

 

[AlanW]

And end up like @AlanW ? no thanks.

How do you know you will end up like me, it just might be the best thing you've ever experienced, and it will last you a lifetime?

Just buy a titanium frame with a lifetime warranty and you have nothing to lose.

Despite recent events, it would not stop be buying another titanium frame, I would just be more selective on my choice.

 

[Venod]

I presume yours and other Ti bikes come with a carbon fork which will influence ride more than the frame,

I think the introduction of the carbon fork revolutionised, the feel of bike riding, I can remember the first time I rode one very smooth compared to the steel I was used to, Ti can be built as a very stiff frame, but why would you do this when built correctly it gives a much superior ride to a steel frame with the same carbon fork, I have had six Ti (still have two) what's your experience of riding Ti ?

 

[PaulSB]

And end up like @AlanW and others? no thanks.

But you could end up like anyone who had a frame failure be it ti, steel, aluminium, carbon. If ti frames were the only ones to fail you'd have a point.

I suggest the reality is there are no statistics to prove which, if there is one, is the best and safest frame material. If the OP was having the issue with another manufacturer and a carbon frame the conversation would be the same but about carbon and not titanium.

 

[cougie uk]

And end up like @AlanW and others? no thanks.

What are the roads like in Ghana for cycling ?

 

[vickster]

What are the roads like in Ghana for cycling ?

Probably no better or worse than the UK, land of potholes!

 

[T4tomo]

Have you explored a repair @AlanW ? You obviously need a specialist welder with the right kit, but there are people out there doing Ti repairs, just a question of finding someone local-ish . Once welded properly it will be good and strong as new and likely to be the cheapest option for you.

 

[FishFright]

Just wondering if there isn't a bit of 'the king's new clothes ' in this?
I presume yours and other Ti bikes come with a carbon fork which will influence ride more than the frame, which in turn is influenced by the geometry. Surely the difference in ride will be in reality little different to a good steel bike?

I went to Ti frame from various steel frames and that ride quality no myth. Of course geometry is the deciding factor overall but there's something in Ti that damps non perfect road surfaces unlike nothing else.

Also fitted carbon forks to a few steel and aluminium framed bikes and its definitely not that which makes the difference.

 

[Jameshow]

I went to Ti frame from various steel frames and that ride quality no myth. Of course geometry is the deciding factor overall but there's something in Ti that damps non perfect road surfaces unlike nothing else.

Also fitted carbon forks to a few steel and aluminium framed bikes and its definitely not that which makes the difference.

Also there will be good ti and bad....

A gas pipe ti frame with no butting won't ride anything like a double or triple butted frame.
But will probably be alot more robust!

 

[vickster]

Also there will be good ti and bad....

A gas pipe ti frame with no butting won't ride anything like a double or triple butted frame.
But will probably be alot more robust!

Does a gas pipe unbutted frame actually exist?

 

[wafter]

Does a gas pipe unbutted frame actually exist?

Surely they're all unbutted... I very much doubt there's any butted gaspipe out there

 

[Jameshow]

Does a gas pipe unbutted frame actually exist?

Done of spa titanium frames aren't butted I believe. Heavy too....

 

[Jameshow]

Does a gas pipe unbutted frame actually exist?

It's an old turn of phrase, like clipped pedals!
I'll get my saddlebag!!

 

[vickster]

Surely they're all unbutted... I very much doubt there's any butted gaspipe out there

No idea, just going on what the other chap said