Interchangeable dropouts allow you to create your own single-speed hardtail or multi-speed XC bike. Made from incredibly responsive 6069 aluminum, the Riddler rides like no other aluminum design on the market. The elongation properties of this specific frame material allow us to custom butt the tubes to provide the optimum mix of lightweight aluminum in a responsive and compliant configuration. Disc mounts and Cantilever-post options are standard, and you can't beat the price-to-performance ratio.
Submitted by
Tom Gillaspy
a Weekend Warrior
from Ambler PA USA
Date Reviewed: July 7, 2004
Strengths: light, fast, very soft ride for a hardtale
Weaknesses: Decals are ugly! First thing I did was remove them. I've asked Titus for some small modest decals, no responce.
Bottom Line:
I was worried that this was going to be a very hard ride for an old guy. What a supprise! I have only ridden my full suppension Trek a few times. I purchased the rear vertical drop out just in case I need gears. I don't think I'll ever use it. Very smooth ride. I'd recommend it to anyone. The anodized blue is beautiful, even covered in mud.
Bike Setup: Singlespeed, Chris King headset and hubs, Mavic/Ritchy wheels, Hays disc brakes
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Submitted by
Kaparzo
a Racer
from Sudbury, MA, USA
Date Reviewed: January 31, 2004
Strengths: -Weight -Plush Ride -Disc Drops -Durable -Did I say Weight???
Weaknesses: -easily scratched powdercoat finish
Bottom Line:
This is an excellent hard tail frame. Titus is a very reputable company to buy a frame from. The weight is extraordinary. 2.7lbs and finely crafted aluminum at that. Very soft ride. For those who are still going strong w/ alum. hardtails this is the way to go. Snappy and very responsive. the only grudge is that the powder coat gotten eaten away on the chainstay very easily.
Bike Setup: Rock Shox SID Team, XT Drivetrain, Xt/XTR Discs, Easton/Selle ItaliaSLR/Thomson Cockpit, Mavic Crossmax XL w/Michelin Comp S UST
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Submitted by
Robert
a Cross Country Rider
from Chattanooga, TN
Date Reviewed: September 3, 2003
Strengths: Lightweight, Changable Dropouts, Great Workmanship, Great Customer Service, Ride Quality
Weaknesses: Decals
Bottom Line:
This is the best riding hardtail I have ever ridden. It rides better than my Trek carbon soft-tail. It is quick handling but still very stable. I love the workmanship on the frame. The welds are perfect and the anodized finish is durable. My only complaint is the decals. Did I also mention that it is light(22.5 lbs). I plan on buying a Titus for my next bike and dedicate this as a full time single-speed.
Similar Products Used: Trek 8000, Trek STP400, Klein Attitude
Bike Setup: Marzocchi Marathon, King HS and ISO Hubs, Thomson stem and post, XTR Fron derailluer, SRAM XO Shifters and Rear derailluer, Mavic X317 Rims, Sapim Laser Spokes, Answer Carbon Bars, Hope Mini Discs, Race Face Next LP cranks, Race Face Ti Bottom Bracket
Bike Setup: sid fork,easton fiber bars & seat post, bontrager wheels with king hubs, avid mag brakes, currently running as a nine speed
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Submitted by
Paul Hore
a Weekend Warrior
from Thetford,Norfolk, England
Date Reviewed: April 22, 2003
Strengths: Good looking, rides fast,looks fast,light, stiff, fantastic finnish, sensable frame price, Titus back up first class
Weaknesses: None
Bottom Line:
This bike is just sweet, its the best bike I have ridden in the last 15years, it just eats up single track, on the climbs it must have some goat in it and on the decent its just fantastic, I have full sus to ride aswell, but I always head for the Riddler these days. its just a joy. if you need a full on Race bike this is it, if you need a ride all day bike this is it, and if you are a single speed freek this is the toy for you.
Similar Products Used: Doug Bradbury Manitou from 1991 to 2001, Massi Hardswing Steel frame 2001 to 2002 then the TITUS
Bike Setup: Full on Race bike, Crossmax, XT gears, XT V Brks, Maxm flat bars, Maxm seat post, Sella SLR saddle, FSA carbon Cranks,Shimano XT pedals, Easton ea70 0/120 stem, Cane Creek S2 Headset, Sid SL forks Sedis chain PC69 Shwalbe 1.5 muds in winter and Speedmax in the summer, Kevlar/carbon cables. 20.4 lbs,
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Submitted by
Ethan
a Cross Country Rider
from Trabuco Canyon
Date Reviewed: February 3, 2003
Strengths: Does not ride like a Aluminum hardtail. Ride is similar to steel or titanium. Interchangable dropouts are a sweet option. Currently running mine as a single speed, and converting to discs in the future. The bike fits me perfectly, especially for the way I ride.
Weaknesses: Really can not think of any.
Bottom Line:
This thing is a rocket. My first ride was a 14 mile loop and only 7 miles were planned. I just wanted to keep riding- maybe it was the bike. Its responsive and light, and the look of the frame is awesome, beautiful welds, great finish, insane attention to detail. been riding it exclusively for the past two weeks, about twice a week, and can't wait to get back on it. It weighed in at 23 pounds, but feels like much less- I still cannot explain that portion of it. If you have that much to spend on either a single speed or a hardtail geared bike, I would look no further. Another bonus is the guys at Titus are really cool to deal with!
Similar Products Used: nothing in the style/ride of a Aluminum SS
Bike Setup: King Patriot headset, Marizzochi Z2 Atom 100, Easton Monkey lite bar, thompson stem, ODI lock-ins, Paul's love levers, IRD metawire cables, standard shimano BB, race face turbine cranks, Time carbons, Jericho 34t sufferring, beefy BMX chain, beefy WTB rims, pauls hubs, XTR seatpost, on-one inbred seat, WTB mutano front, veloci rear (wha'd I miss?)
