Ti bike for large rider (6/4 vs. 3/2.5)
07-30-06, 05:55 PM
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My Ti Lightspeed Ultimate features a uique geometry, I'll admit. I can change the seatpost, crank, wheelset, tires, psi and change the stiffness of the ride.
Ti is similar to either 525 or 753 Reynolds steel in stiffness of ride.
When is it too stiff?
Yes, the newer Lightspeed Ti is ovalized to soften the harshness but I consider this a plus.
Someone asked why not Douglas.... I'll take the piece of mind that a Lightspeed warranty brings.
Ti is similar to either 525 or 753 Reynolds steel in stiffness of ride.
When is it too stiff?
Yes, the newer Lightspeed Ti is ovalized to soften the harshness but I consider this a plus.
Someone asked why not Douglas.... I'll take the piece of mind that a Lightspeed warranty brings.
07-30-06, 10:13 PM
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I have a 06 Litespeed Ultimate and the front triangle is very stiff. I'm 6'6" @ 230 lbs.
07-31-06, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by H1449-6
Any material (with the possible exception of bamboo) can be made into a stiff or compliant frame.
Example:
Aluminum: stiff (Klein and Cannondale); compliant/whippy: Vitus, old Alan
Stiffness is largely a function of tubing diameter and shape. Most newer Ti frames, particularly in the larger sizes, have an oversized down tube, which is one of the key design elements that will lend greater stiffness.
Example:
Aluminum: stiff (Klein and Cannondale); compliant/whippy: Vitus, old Alan
Stiffness is largely a function of tubing diameter and shape. Most newer Ti frames, particularly in the larger sizes, have an oversized down tube, which is one of the key design elements that will lend greater stiffness.
As a marketing/design matter, I think you'll find that bikes made with 6/4 are likely to be stiffer than some 3/2.5's because they're trying to market stiffness with the 6/4 (think Vortex vs. Ghisallo).
07-31-06, 01:58 PM
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Thanks to all for the input. I ordered a Tuscany, and should be here later this week.
Pretty exotic tube design, looks like something out of "Bladerunner".
Pretty exotic tube design, looks like something out of "Bladerunner".
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and I have heard ti is a bad material for heavy riders. it has more flex than steel and so when you put a big fellow on it like yourself it might feel kind of squishy : )
Re: 3 vs 6. As a heavy guy (210 lean, 6'3) and owner of a few Ti bikes including two Merlins (1 roadie, 1 mountain) and A LS Tusc I would argue that you want to look at geometry first, second and third.
Regardless, I'd have seven build me a frame. Merlin went downhill after their acquisition and loss of everyone good and Litespeed was never really all that good in the first place.
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Originally Posted by iluvfreebeer
I'm biased because I love my (I will insert my ride here: Lemond Ti), but I predict you'll be really happy with that sweet ride. Enjoy!----------------
07-31-06, 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by IcemanYQQ
Thanks to all for the input. I ordered a Tuscany, and should be here later this week.
Pretty exotic tube design, looks like something out of "Bladerunner".
Pretty exotic tube design, looks like something out of "Bladerunner".
The 2006 looks to be a fine machine!
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