That’s funny, see I’m on the other side - been riding carbon for eons. Titanium was going to be my next step if I ever broke a frame - lucky so far, especially with my abuse. Then again, I haven’t bought a full bike in a decade so I’ve not a clue what’s going on price wise anymore. If it’s similar to tomatoes though, I hope my frame outlasts me haha.
Stiffness is a factor, but my thought was moreso for weight. Seems a good compromise between the weight of aluminum and the strength of steel. Of course, I didn’t think much of any specific bike or anything. Just a vague notion that if I cracked my carbon frame, I probably wouldn’t want to get another one right away. Never rode a titanium bike so figure to try something new.
I definitely agree; I do ride a boutique CrMo hardtail mountain bike myself. I think I just still haven’t gotten over how much Ti bikes cost, lol
That’s funny, see I’m on the other side - been riding carbon for eons. Titanium was going to be my next step if I ever broke a frame - lucky so far, especially with my abuse. Then again, I haven’t bought a full bike in a decade so I’ve not a clue what’s going on price wise anymore. If it’s similar to tomatoes though, I hope my frame outlasts me haha.
Mind if I ask why you’d switch to Ti? Probably stiffness, but wouldn’t the added weight be less agile and take more effort overall?
Stiffness is a factor, but my thought was moreso for weight. Seems a good compromise between the weight of aluminum and the strength of steel. Of course, I didn’t think much of any specific bike or anything. Just a vague notion that if I cracked my carbon frame, I probably wouldn’t want to get another one right away. Never rode a titanium bike so figure to try something new.