I've always wanted a titanium road bike. I currently ride an Sworks Tarmac. I love the geometry of it so I'm looking at the new Lynskey R480 frameset. I would like to know what people think of my choice and of Lynskey frames. I'm 43 and 6 foot 3 inches tall. Their XL frameset seems perfect for me.
Cheers.
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Get a gravel bike then. They make great winter road bikes with the right set of wheels/tires. The R480 looks uncompromisingly stiff to me.
How heavy are you? If you are over 200lbs I would suggest you won't like the feel of Titanium under power - especially compared to your Sworks which is one of the stiffest frames available. I have been there and done that a few times.
The downtube on the Lynskey definiely looks big enough - but I'm not sure about the Chainstays and dropouts. The Dropouts look a little iffy and you may end up with a wishy washy rear end.
The hooded dropouts look better on the disc version - that should have a stiffer rear end.
Keep in mind that almost all the Lynskey's have that Aluminum ring as part of the headtube - IMO it looks a little wonky. They do that to keep costs down.
I would suggest that high end steel will give you better stiffness (Columbus HSS) at very comparable weight (maybe 100 grams difference in XL sizes - and the steel could be lighter - it just depends).
If you want a really stiff Ti frameset - I would consider an Wittson Illuminati - custom made for your size for not a lot more money.
They are very responsive if you want to deal direct - https://wittson.com/handmade-titanium-f ... illuminati
Otherwise Blacksmith in Toronto can help you.
The downtube on the Lynskey definiely looks big enough - but I'm not sure about the Chainstays and dropouts. The Dropouts look a little iffy and you may end up with a wishy washy rear end.
The hooded dropouts look better on the disc version - that should have a stiffer rear end.
Keep in mind that almost all the Lynskey's have that Aluminum ring as part of the headtube - IMO it looks a little wonky. They do that to keep costs down.
I would suggest that high end steel will give you better stiffness (Columbus HSS) at very comparable weight (maybe 100 grams difference in XL sizes - and the steel could be lighter - it just depends).
If you want a really stiff Ti frameset - I would consider an Wittson Illuminati - custom made for your size for not a lot more money.
They are very responsive if you want to deal direct - https://wittson.com/handmade-titanium-f ... illuminati
Otherwise Blacksmith in Toronto can help you.
I missed the part about Fenders - Wittson can add that for you and build the frame with more clearance and use a fork with Fender Mounts - the Columbus Futura Gravel will take up to 40mm tires and is a faction of the price of an ENVE fork.
You could look at Curve Cycling out of Australia as well. The Curve Belgie Spirit is a great bike but may not be stiff enough for you.
In steel - something like the Fairlight Secan could be a great option - https://fairlightcycles.com/product/sec ... 8d115eb4b3 - take VAT off that price.
Reynolds 853 is fantastic steel and that bike should be quite stiff and still ride nice.
You would love Gravel bikes - especially riding with your Son as he gets older where I'm sure you'll be riding a lot more trails/paths - Nice 35-38mm tires give you the ability to goof around while waiting for your Son and do some mild off roading.
Have fun with your Decision.
You could look at Curve Cycling out of Australia as well. The Curve Belgie Spirit is a great bike but may not be stiff enough for you.
In steel - something like the Fairlight Secan could be a great option - https://fairlightcycles.com/product/sec ... 8d115eb4b3 - take VAT off that price.
Reynolds 853 is fantastic steel and that bike should be quite stiff and still ride nice.
You would love Gravel bikes - especially riding with your Son as he gets older where I'm sure you'll be riding a lot more trails/paths - Nice 35-38mm tires give you the ability to goof around while waiting for your Son and do some mild off roading.
Have fun with your Decision.
I ride a 58cm Tarmac and have a Lynskey Pro Cross for my gravel/rain bike. I got a large and it is just a tad smaller than my 58cm. I have been super happy with my Lynskey, I have fit 42c tires and 47c 650b both with room to spare. Currently running 32c tires for all purpose and feel fine on fast group road rides.
Enigma makes beautiful bikes. I believe they are made outside the UK but finished in the UK but that wouldn't concern me. The Escape looks like a great bike with 42mm Tire Clearance.
Put some 38mm Compass tires on that and you'll wonder why you ever bothered with Skinny tired bikes.
Put some 38mm Compass tires on that and you'll wonder why you ever bothered with Skinny tired bikes.
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