Did you get specs on length, offset and specific costs? Will they sell to individuals or wholesale only? I've been looking at Black Sheep ti fork, but pretty they're spendy although I'm sure they're worth it.
Titan Titanium Mtb Fork
http://www.titanproduct.com
Anyone used this fork ? I've looked around a bit and their frames appear to be pretty decent. I am hoping their titanium mtb fork is worth a darn.
It's 575 grams. The price is right. My concern is strength. Apparently there is no rider weight limit but the company hasn't done extensive testing either. I admit it's a bit of a gamble but it might be a great deal if it is durable. I ride xc trails and am (mostly) a (heavy) finesse rider.
For others who've used carbon/chromo/ti forks, which material damps the most vibration ? Which material feels safest ? No, I don't want a rigid aluminum fork.
I will probably end up going with a chromoly fork, but I can't seem to find one that's not 1000 grams or more..
Anyone used this fork ? I've looked around a bit and their frames appear to be pretty decent. I am hoping their titanium mtb fork is worth a darn.
It's 575 grams. The price is right. My concern is strength. Apparently there is no rider weight limit but the company hasn't done extensive testing either. I admit it's a bit of a gamble but it might be a great deal if it is durable. I ride xc trails and am (mostly) a (heavy) finesse rider.
For others who've used carbon/chromo/ti forks, which material damps the most vibration ? Which material feels safest ? No, I don't want a rigid aluminum fork.
I will probably end up going with a chromoly fork, but I can't seem to find one that's not 1000 grams or more..
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The a-c length is 402.6. The cost for a single fork is $210.53 + shipping. They will sell to individuals. I am not sure what the offset is. Black Sheep would be the way to go, but I'm trying to do this on a budget.
What about those Token carbon forks that are so popular?
For some reason I just don't trust carbon. It's probably perfectly strong and durable from the right manufacturers I'm just skeptical. I don't know that a 575 gram ti fork will be any more reliable to be perfectly honest, but my instinct tells me I could trust it more than (and for a longer period of time) than a carbon fork.
hmmm, that a-c length is a bit short for my 29er frame that's suspension corrected. Needs to be at least 460ish for me to be interested. Yeah, Black Sheep is more than double that price...phoenixbikes said:The a-c length is 402.6. The cost for a single fork is $210.53 + shipping. They will sell to individuals. I am not sure what the offset is. Black Sheep would be the way to go, but I'm trying to do this on a budget.
An oxygen contaminated Ti weld is just as weak as a void or crack in carbon. You also have to consider the quality and thickness of the tubing. I'd be more suspicious of a rare Ti fork made from Russian tubing and welded in Asia than a popular Asian carbon fork. We've seen that they've mastered carbon construction but isn't American Ti still considered superior to Russian tubing and Taiwanese/Chinese welding?
Dang, I might just have to look into one of these. I have my white brothers rock solid fork and love it, but the steerer tube Is too short for my new frame
This would look great with my ti frame......
I think that axel to crown measurement is for the 26" version, as most 29er forks are around 460-465mm a-c
This would look great with my ti frame......
I think that axel to crown measurement is for the 26" version, as most 29er forks are around 460-465mm a-c
Any updates? Is there an email address that I could contact them at? Thanks
G
Good answer!Lelandjt said:An oxygen contaminated Ti weld is just as weak as a void or crack in carbon. You also have to consider the quality and thickness of the tubing. I'd be more suspicious of a rare Ti fork made from Russian tubing and welded in Asia than a popular Asian carbon fork. We've seen that they've mastered carbon construction but isn't American Ti still considered superior to Russian tubing and Taiwanese/Chinese welding?
Sorry, missed this. Here ya go.mtnbikecrazy55 said:Any updates? Is there an email address that I could contact them at? Thanks
[email protected]
'Eric' didn't seem to understand the meaning of offset. If you get in contact see if you can get an answer on that.
yeah, i got in contact with him. So, i guess they do make a 29er fork with a longer axel to crown, but instead of trying to repeat what was said, i'll just copy the emails..
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Have to read it from the bottom up though, lol
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Hi Chris,
Honestly speaking, we only produced 485mm and 510mm 29" forks. But we have no problem to produce forks at 460-465mm axel to crown after modification of drawing. We have fork 46mm offset. Please see picture attached. 46mm offset fork is more expensive. It's USD250/pc.
All our forks are mainly exported to Europe. We haven't heard any problem from customer.
The bead blasted finish is available.
We need moq 10 pcs to set up production for forks.
Best Regards
Eric
2011/2/18 Chris Harrison <[email protected]>
Do you have any with around 460-465mm axel to crown? As well as around a 46mm offset?
As well as is there any way to have a bead blasted finish?
Also, have you had any failures? Have you tested them? Are they super flexy?
Thanks!
With the custom order, you would still need an order of 10, correct?
-Chris
On Feb 17, 2011, at 6:33 PM, Shouqiang Zhang <[email protected]> wrote:
The length from axle to crown is 485mm. The offset is 38mm. We also can build fork according custom specification.
Eric
2011/2/18 Chris Harrison <[email protected]>
sure thing: http://forums.mtbr.com//showthread.php?t=686346
What is the axel to crown length on the 29er fork? as well as the offset?
Thanks!
Chris
On Feb 17, 2011, at 6:17 PM, Shouqiang Zhang wrote:
Could you please inform where you got our company information? We sell single piece of titanium 26" fork which is our regular products. We have them in stock. But 29" fork is only produced after customer order. That's why we require moq. The price of fork is USD230/pc.
Thanks and Best Regards
Eric
2011/2/18 Chris Harrison <[email protected]>
whattt? I had heard that you did.
What is the price on the fork anyway?
On Feb 17, 2011, at 5:50 PM, Shouqiang Zhang wrote:
Dear Chris,
Sorry, we donn't provide single piece titanium fork and screw. Our mini quantity for fork is 10pcs and screw 50pcs.
Thanks for your understanding.
Best Regards
Eric
2011/2/18 Chris Harrison <[email protected]>
Hi!
Very interested in a ti 29er fork.
Is there options of axel to crown length?
What is the offset?
What is the steerer tube length?
Do you have a picture of one on an actual scale?
What is the price shipped to 54481, USA?
Also, do you sell ti bolts? What would be the cost of a M6x55mm ti bolt with a standard, non tapered head, as well as a M6x30mm bolt, standard head as well? Shipped to the us?
Thanks!
Chris
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www.titanproduct.com
Xi'an titanproduct Co., Ltd
Add: 1403, Unit 2, 3th Building of Saigao International, Weiyang Road, Xi'an 710016, China
Tel:+86 29 86101587
Skype: titanproducts2010
E-mail: [email protected]
MSN: [email protected]
***Your reliable partner in China***
--
www.titanproduct.com
Xi'an titanproduct Co., Ltd
Add: 1403, Unit 2, 3th Building of Saigao International, Weiyang Road, Xi'an 710016, China
Tel:+86 29 86101587
Skype: titanproducts2010
E-mail: [email protected]
MSN: [email protected]
***Your reliable partner in China***
--
www.titanproduct.com
Xi'an titanproduct Co., Ltd
Add: 1403, Unit 2, 3th Building of Saigao International, Weiyang Road, Xi'an 710016, China
Tel:+86 29 86101587
Skype: titanproducts2010
E-mail: [email protected]
MSN: [email protected]
***Your reliable partner in China***
--
www.titanproduct.com
Xi'an titanproduct Co., Ltd
Add: 1403, Unit 2, 3th Building of Saigao International, Weiyang Road, Xi'an 710016, China
Tel:+86 29 86101587
Skype: titanproducts2010
E-mail: [email protected]
MSN: [email protected]
***Your reliable partner in China***
--------
Hi Chris,
Honestly speaking, we only produced 485mm and 510mm 29" forks. But we have no problem to produce forks at 460-465mm axel to crown after modification of drawing. We have fork 46mm offset. Please see picture attached. 46mm offset fork is more expensive. It's USD250/pc.
All our forks are mainly exported to Europe. We haven't heard any problem from customer.
The bead blasted finish is available.
We need moq 10 pcs to set up production for forks.
Best Regards
Eric
2011/2/18 Chris Harrison <[email protected]>
Do you have any with around 460-465mm axel to crown? As well as around a 46mm offset?
As well as is there any way to have a bead blasted finish?
Also, have you had any failures? Have you tested them? Are they super flexy?
Thanks!
With the custom order, you would still need an order of 10, correct?
-Chris
On Feb 17, 2011, at 6:33 PM, Shouqiang Zhang <[email protected]> wrote:
The length from axle to crown is 485mm. The offset is 38mm. We also can build fork according custom specification.
Eric
2011/2/18 Chris Harrison <[email protected]>
sure thing: http://forums.mtbr.com//showthread.php?t=686346
What is the axel to crown length on the 29er fork? as well as the offset?
Thanks!
Chris
On Feb 17, 2011, at 6:17 PM, Shouqiang Zhang wrote:
Could you please inform where you got our company information? We sell single piece of titanium 26" fork which is our regular products. We have them in stock. But 29" fork is only produced after customer order. That's why we require moq. The price of fork is USD230/pc.
Thanks and Best Regards
Eric
2011/2/18 Chris Harrison <[email protected]>
whattt? I had heard that you did.
What is the price on the fork anyway?
On Feb 17, 2011, at 5:50 PM, Shouqiang Zhang wrote:
Dear Chris,
Sorry, we donn't provide single piece titanium fork and screw. Our mini quantity for fork is 10pcs and screw 50pcs.
Thanks for your understanding.
Best Regards
Eric
2011/2/18 Chris Harrison <[email protected]>
Hi!
Very interested in a ti 29er fork.
Is there options of axel to crown length?
What is the offset?
What is the steerer tube length?
Do you have a picture of one on an actual scale?
What is the price shipped to 54481, USA?
Also, do you sell ti bolts? What would be the cost of a M6x55mm ti bolt with a standard, non tapered head, as well as a M6x30mm bolt, standard head as well? Shipped to the us?
Thanks!
Chris
--
www.titanproduct.com
Xi'an titanproduct Co., Ltd
Add: 1403, Unit 2, 3th Building of Saigao International, Weiyang Road, Xi'an 710016, China
Tel:+86 29 86101587
Skype: titanproducts2010
E-mail: [email protected]
MSN: [email protected]
***Your reliable partner in China***
--
www.titanproduct.com
Xi'an titanproduct Co., Ltd
Add: 1403, Unit 2, 3th Building of Saigao International, Weiyang Road, Xi'an 710016, China
Tel:+86 29 86101587
Skype: titanproducts2010
E-mail: [email protected]
MSN: [email protected]
***Your reliable partner in China***
--
www.titanproduct.com
Xi'an titanproduct Co., Ltd
Add: 1403, Unit 2, 3th Building of Saigao International, Weiyang Road, Xi'an 710016, China
Tel:+86 29 86101587
Skype: titanproducts2010
E-mail: [email protected]
MSN: [email protected]
***Your reliable partner in China***
--
www.titanproduct.com
Xi'an titanproduct Co., Ltd
Add: 1403, Unit 2, 3th Building of Saigao International, Weiyang Road, Xi'an 710016, China
Tel:+86 29 86101587
Skype: titanproducts2010
E-mail: [email protected]
MSN: [email protected]
***Your reliable partner in China***
Taiwanese welding I have seen was much nicer then mainland Chinese. I do not think there is something terribly wrong with Russian tubing, but I have only seen it in simple plain gauge, not shaped or butted. I have heard that Japanese ti tubing is well regarded, is that so?Lelandjt said:An oxygen contaminated Ti weld is just as weak as a void or crack in carbon. You also have to consider the quality and thickness of the tubing. I'd be more suspicious of a rare Ti fork made from Russian tubing and welded in Asia than a popular Asian carbon fork. We've seen that they've mastered carbon construction but isn't American Ti still considered superior to Russian tubing and Taiwanese/Chinese welding?
I am confused by the orientation of the dropouts in relation to the offset of the crown. Where is the front?mtnbikecrazy55 said:
The front is facing up. I'm pretty sure the dropouts are that way to prevent the wheel from coming out as easily in case of a skewer loosening up..?
On all forks I have ever seen they are slanted forward for that purpose - so as not to come out when breaking. This ones seem to be facing backwards? Or am I missing something? Magura, for example, goes to some details to explain that about their dropouts facing forward at 45 deg, though there the disk brake torque is the main consideration.mtnbikecrazy55 said:The front is facing up. I'm pretty sure the dropouts are that way to prevent the wheel from coming out as easily in case of a skewer loosening up..?
Magura said:SDO - Safety Dropouts
45° opening of the dropouts for perfect hub engagement (less quick release load as the brake torque onto the hub is transferred directly into the dropout).
Standard with all forks except Wotan and Thor.
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