[BadgerOne]

If you've got the $$, Viral.

 

[Bikedog22]

I sold my Ti frames for custom steel. I wouldn't go back, and I'm Ti whore.

 

[Dan Zulu]

OP, how much does corrosion resistance matter in your area?

 

[lefthanded]

If you've got the $$, Viral.

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Interesting. Never heard of them. Their website doesn't look professional at all, "Made with Squarespace", no word on the company, people, or even location. Not the kind if website that invites to have thousands of dollars charged on a card.
Does anybody know them? Who are they and where? What's their history? Who makes the frames?

 

[BadgerOne]

Interesting. Never heard of them. Their website doesn't look professional at all, "Made with Squarespace", no word on the company, people, or even location. Not the kind if website that invites to have thousands of dollars charged on a card.
Does anybody know them? Who are they and where? What's their history? Who makes the frames?

Owner is Steve Domahidy, search for him. He's got a long history in the mountain biking space and is a solid guy. Agree that the site looks like crap. I'd reach out if you have questions or concerns, probably the best way to deal with them. It's a tiny company.

 

[lefthanded]

Owner is Steve Domahidy, search for him. He's got a long history in the mountain biking space and is a solid guy. Agree that the site looks like crap. I'd reach out if you have questions or concerns, probably the best way to deal with them. It's a tiny company.

Thanks! Unless he turned into a titanium machinist and welder with respective equipment, the frames must be made elsewhere? Overseas?

 

[2021Mach6]

OP, how much does corrosion resistance matter in your area?

I'm in Eastern PA but I'm a real sissy with my bikes. Keep em inside, always kept clean and well maintained and don't do a ton of riding in bad weather.

 

[titaniumsprucemoose]

Can't forget Black Sheep Bikes and Oddity Cycles.

 

[BadgerOne]

Can't forget Black Sheep Bikes and Oddity Cycles.

As long as we're mentioning Black Sheep, might as well throw out Moonmen bikes also. Sadly it looks like mostly it is a component business now, as it says they aren't taking frame or bike orders at the moment.

 

[dolface]

Are Vassago titanium frames made in USA? It's explicitly stated for the VerHauen steel frame, but I don't see that for the Ti frames. Just wondering.

Anyone tried Binary Bicycles ?

A buddy has a Maniak and LOVES it...

 

[CyNil_Rider]

I love my Litespeed Pinhoti!

 

[BadgerOne]

I love my Litespeed Pinhoti!

Cool bike, but sounds like something that would get you punched in the mouth for saying to the wrong person.

 

[VegasSingleSpeed]

Cool bike, but sounds like something that would get you punched in the mouth for saying to the wrong person.

Pinhoti refers to the trail system that runs across northern Georgia into Alabama.

 

[gdb85]

I was going through the same little dilemma about a month ago. Narrowed down to Turner Nitrous and Revel Tirade, both the same cost. (didn't want to pony up for the Ti Hummingbird). I wound up purchasing the Tirade because of the sliding drop outs.

Should be completed this weekend and hoping for the initial ride this Sat or Sun. I have a thread here that I will post pic's and my thoughts. Prolly a couple weeks out though, I try to get over the "placebo" effect of a new bike. They always seem to go faster and jump higher/farther and handle better the first ride or two...

 

[eb1888]

A frame has to ride right. Not always the case with any material including titanium. Same for steel and carbon.
Steve on YT Hardtail Party has comprehensive ride and build reviews of lots of hardtail frames and components.
Maniak Titanium MTB Frame | 29 Plus | Binary Bicycles
Hangover on the Binary Maniak - Can I Clean Sedona's Hardest Trail on a Hardtail? (youtube.com)

My 5 Nominations for the "2023 Hardtail of the Year" Award (youtube.com)
I'd pick the carbon Ibis DV9 on sale for 1124.

To speed the leg recovery and strong bone knitting callus material, eat almonds, yogurt and pineapple every day for about 3 months. Worked for ski injury that required a rod and lesser breaks.

 

[CyNil_Rider]

Pinhoti refers to the trail system that runs across northern Georgia into Alabama.

It's a cool name, given the origin, and now I like that it sounds totally different than 'most any other mtb model.
Tho I'll admit I didn't love the name at first, but the ride is so sweet, I would immediately forget to care.

 

[azjonboy]

I have friends who ride Binary and are friends with the owner. They are made overseas and tend toward the heavier side.
They are more of the modern, slacker geometry.
Also familiar with the guys at Moonmen as they originally worked for Black Sheep, but not in fabrication there.

Depending on your budget, I’d give James at Black Sheep a call. He rides, a lot. And has the experience and knowledge to build you what you want.

Best of luck in your search! I hope you heal fast and well !!

 

[547319]

Neuhaus Hummingbird. But I am very biased.

 

[eri]

There’s the cool name and marketing. And the price. And graphics.

There’s also specific tubing selection (diameter and wall thickness) that makes the bike ride well for you.

I’ve had ti bikes that were dead flexible dogs, and a few that ride as well as anything I’ve ever been on.

For the dead feeling ti bike: even though I bought used and made a profit selling it on, I felt pretty stupid when I realized I hated a bike that I’d bought after test riding it several times.

Point is the metal is only magic if the design matches your needs. Chase the frames that thrill.

I think all we can do is test ride a bunch of bikes, take notes about tubing dimensions, and get the one we like best.

 

[gsteitz]

Forgot to ad a pic!