The titanium bike thread

knobbyhead said:
Wow! How did that come about? He never mentions his bikes that are for sale. If I remember he really likes the Stanton. I'd love a maniac, but it's expensive
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Yeah, he loves Stanton from what I can tell. Recently he hosted a visit from Dan Stanton to Arizona and did a series of videos of the visit. Dan Stanton has his own YouTube channel and posted videos of the trip and ride from his perspective. I'm a Patron of his channel so for his Patreon members he posted bikes he was selling. When I saw that frame for sale I grabbed it. The timing was just right because minutes after I said I'll take it there were many others who also wanted it.
 
Ian F said:
Very cool. This company?

TITANcycles | custom titanium bike frames, forks and parts

TITANcycles (Xi'an Titan Cycles Co., Ltd), builds and distributes custom and OEM titanium bicycle frames and parts.
www.titancycles.com www.titancycles.com
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Yes, that's the one. I basically sent them the below list and they made it happen. Thier only feedback was they needed to us a yoke on the chainstay for clearance. Fine with me! I'm 6-4 with a +3 APE, the bike fits like a dream.

Frame:
- 2x12 drivetrain compatible. Must accommodate Rival 2x12 drivetrain in the WIDE variation.
- clamp on style front der mount.
- flat mount hyd disk brakes. 140 -160mm native is fine.
- 50mm minimum tire clearance. 60mm if possible to allow a 29x2.35 mtb tire.
- 12x148 Boost rear spacing for existing wheelsets.
- 34.9mm seattube to fit 31.6mm seatpost size.
- bsa 68mm shell bb (better accommodate gravel cranks and be shimmed to boost spacing).
- internal cable routing ports for brake, shifter and dropper lines. clarify all routing locations.
- fixed dropout with UDH.
- 44mm straight headtube for external cup.

reach: 435
stack: 675
head angle: 69
seat tube angle: 75
seat tube length: 580
chainstay length: 445
bb drop 70
bb height: 305
head tube length: 175
wheelbase: 1154

Fork:
480mm axle to crown
140-160mm flat mount disk brake.
700x60mm tire clearance
boost 15x110mm thru axle
tapered steerer, 350mm length
44mm offset
internal routing for brake hose.

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JonF said:
Yes, that's the one. I basically sent them the below list and they made it happen. Thier only feedback was they needed to us a yoke on the chainstay for clearance. Fine with me! I'm 6-4 with a +7 APE, the bike fits like a dream.

Frame:
- 2x12 drivetrain compatible. Must accommodate Rival 2x12 drivetrain in the WIDE variation.
- clamp on style front der mount.
- flat mount hyd disk brakes. 140 -160mm native is fine.
- 50mm minimum tire clearance. 60mm if possible to allow a 29x2.35 mtb tire.
- 12x148 Boost rear spacing for existing wheelsets.
- 34.9mm seattube to fit 31.6mm seatpost size.
- bsa 68mm shell bb (better accommodate gravel cranks and be shimmed to boost spacing).
- internal cable routing ports for brake, shifter and dropper lines. clarify all routing locations.
- fixed dropout with UDH.
- 44mm straight headtube for external cup.

reach: 435
stack: 675
head angle: 69
seat tube angle: 75
seat tube length: 580
chainstay length: 445
bb drop 70
bb height: 305
head tube length: 175
wheelbase: 1154

Fork:
480mm axle to crown
140-160mm flat mount disk brake.
700x60mm tire clearance
boost 15x110mm thru axle
tapered steerer, 350mm length
44mm offset
internal routing for brake hose.

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And a 5Dev stem?!?!?’ 🥰
 
I wonder if they would make a custom stem for me. Eventually I want to rebuild the Colnago with a new threadless fork, but I'm stuck with the 1" steerer head tube. However, finding a 1" stem compatible with modern bars has proven to be a challenge.
 
Ian F said:
I wonder if they would make a custom stem for me. Eventually I want to rebuild the Colnago with a new threadless fork, but I'm stuck with the 1" steerer head tube. However, finding a 1" stem compatible with modern bars has proven to be a challenge.
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admittedly not ideal…. But.

velo-orange.com

Stem Shim 1" to 1 1/8"

This shim allows the use of regular 1-1/8" (28.6mm) threadless stems on 1" (25.4mm) un-threaded forks. The shim is 38 mm tall. If you want to use this with the Tall Stack Stem, stack two on top of each other and sand about 1.2mm off the top shim.
velo-orange.com velo-orange.com
 
Ian F said:
I wonder if they would make a custom stem for me. Eventually I want to rebuild the Colnago with a new threadless fork, but I'm stuck with the 1" steerer head tube. However, finding a 1" stem compatible with modern bars has proven to be a challenge.
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The stem I got of Ali Express since I liked the skeletonized end plate style. I'm sure they'll weld you up whatever if you ask
 
Ian F said:
I wonder if they would make a custom stem for me. Eventually I want to rebuild the Colnago with a new threadless fork, but I'm stuck with the 1" steerer head tube. However, finding a 1" stem compatible with modern bars has proven to be a challenge.
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Here's the seller. 25.4 steerer is an option.

www.ebay.com

TIRIS Titanium Bike Stem Bicycle Accessories Cycling Parts Picecs Custom | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for TIRIS Titanium Bike Stem Bicycle Accessories Cycling Parts Picecs Custom at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!
www.ebay.com
 
tonyride said:
Yeah, he loves Stanton from what I can tell. Recently he hosted a visit from Dan Stanton to Arizona and did a series of videos of the visit. Dan Stanton has his own YouTube channel and posted videos of the trip and ride from his perspective. I'm a Patron of his channel so for his Patreon members he posted bikes he was selling. When I saw that frame for sale I grabbed it. The timing was just right because minutes after I said I'll take it there were many others who also wanted it.
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Congrats again on the frame. I remember the review.

Is it a monthly membership and how much does it cost?
 
tonyride said:
Yeah, he loves Stanton from what I can tell. Recently he hosted a visit from Dan Stanton to Arizona and did a series of videos of the visit. Dan Stanton has his own YouTube channel and posted videos of the trip and ride from his perspective. I'm a Patron of his channel so for his Patreon members he posted bikes he was selling. When I saw that frame for sale I grabbed it. The timing was just right because minutes after I said I'll take it there were many others who also wanted it.
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Good to hear some of his frames/bikes sold. I'm also a Patron and saw that post. I was really considering the Spot Rocker he has(had?), but A - I kinda want a Large, and B - I need another bike like a hole in the head right now.
 
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