Walleee Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 BB +45 CS 355 WB 1020 HA 72"Weight=1835gCredit to Master off OTN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Smith! Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 (edited) Thats erm.... DifferentLooks sorta tacky, I dunno' lolMat Edited April 14, 2006 by mattyboy_69_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira_Shock! Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 Looks nice, headtube a bit of an Echo Team copy, but hey everyone does it these days.. chainstays at 355mm are a bit short for some people out there, but does feel really flicky with short stays. Also what is it with the Russians and titanium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleee Posted April 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 I find the seat tube sexy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira_Shock! Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 I'm definitely not a fan of gapingly huge drainage holes on the Echo Team/Hifi style headtubes. It leads right into the toptube, probably meaning loads of water and other shit can end up in the BB shell area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 It's quite heavy as for a titanium frame, so if taking into account that titanium is lighter and stronger than aluminium, this must be fairly indestructible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobnobs Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 Thats what i was thinking. Might be interested in it, if the price isnt sky high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_Fel Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 It's quite heavy as for a titanium frame, so if taking into account that titanium is lighter and stronger than aluminium, this must be fairly indestructible Titanium is not lighter than aluminium.Titanium is not stronger than steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleee Posted April 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 Titanium is not lighter than aluminium.It's lighter if you have 500g of Ti and 1KG of Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobnobs Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 (edited) This probably depends on grades n sheeet, but:Titanium is approximately twice as "springy" (lower modulus); weighs 40% less than steel per volume; and has 75% of the strength of steel.So if the tubing was a little bit thicker, it would regain the 25% strength but still be half as light. Therefore, its twice as strong for the same weight. Edited April 14, 2006 by Hobnobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsy Ben Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 This probably depends on grades n sheeet, but:Titanium is approximately twice as "springy" (lower modulus); weighs 40% less than steel per volume; and has 75% of the strength of steel.So if the tubing was a little bit thicker, it would regain the 25% strength but still be half as light. Therefore, its twice as strong for the same weight.THE MAN knows his sh1t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 (edited) Titanium is not lighter than aluminium.Titanium is not stronger than steel.Thanks for enlightening me How does Ti strength compare to aluminium then (taking into account an average, not specific grades and alloys)?edit:alright kind of answered my own question, just in case anybody else is interested, here it is:Titanium is immune to corrosive attacks by saltwater and marine atmosphere and exhibits exceptional resistance to a broad range of corrosive gases, acids and alkalis. Titanium is immune to microbiologically influenced corrosion and is physiologically inert and hypoallergenic. Titanium is virtually non-magnetic, making it ideal for applications where electromagnetic interference must be minimized. Pure titanium is about as strong as steel yet nearly 50% lighter. When added to various alloys, its hardness, toughness and tensile strength can be increased dramatically. and it's 60% heavier than alu Edited April 14, 2006 by Inur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat hudson Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Da_Man Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 (edited) I'm definitely not a fan of gapingly huge drainage holes on the Echo Team/Hifi style headtubes. It leads right into the toptube, probably meaning loads of water and other shit can end up in the BB shell area. That is very unlikely to happen as the whole is hidden inside another hole so it would be difficult for anything to enter it. Even it water for example did get inside the tube it would just seep out the smaller holes further down the tube near the rear end of the bike.JoeO And my oppinion is, I think it looks tacky. Sorry Edited April 14, 2006 by Joe_Da_Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat hudson Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 + ti pwns corriosion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trials Boy Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 Maybe a pic of it built up would change peoples opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 I like ti it.Much better that the other ti frames that are floating about.But why do they leave them that rank colour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavyn. Posted April 15, 2006 Report Share Posted April 15, 2006 i'd probs like the way it rides but it looks gash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Cox Posted April 15, 2006 Report Share Posted April 15, 2006 ooo some competition for triton, gimme a price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-man Posted April 15, 2006 Report Share Posted April 15, 2006 looks mint, would have to chop disk mount off it thoughcolour is ace, nice and plain an none of this polished silver shite!would buy that if i still rode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe b Posted April 15, 2006 Report Share Posted April 15, 2006 Hmmm... Looks alright, i suppose. How it will ride is a totallly different story.Cheers,Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshywa Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 I like ti it.Much better that the other ti frames that are floating about.But why do they leave them that rank colour?To my commoners knowledge the only colouring technique for ti is plasma coating which again to my very low experience is exceptionally difficult and expensive.joshywa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkee Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 Yay! so titanium will be awesome when i live in the sea at 400 degress next to a giant magnet! i cant wait the extra weight will help me stay under the seaaaaa under the seaa... i love little mermaid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopipe Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 To my commoners knowledge the only colouring technique for ti is plasma coating which again to my very low experience is exceptionally difficult and expensive.joshywa you can probably just paint it.anyway .silly seattube, silly headtube junction. liking the little gussets and the super stumpy rear end sounds sensible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 I think that has to be the nicest mod frame i've ever seen . I love the colour, the shape of the seatpost, the headtube area and most of all i love the way the russians understand that you don't need super huge stickers and shit to let everyone know what it is.... simple writing that just stands out a little bit is great. If people want to know what it is they'll ask they don't need it shoving in their faces which is the only aspect of my base that i don't like they cover every tub on the bike with graphics that are lacquered over .If ever there was going to be a mod that would make me want to turn to the mod side this would be it. Would love to see a pair of forks to match! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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