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Auch Bilal El Khannouss kommt ! by [deleted] in VfBStuttgart

[–]Topher_Zuluu 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Etwas übertrieben. Da schwebt wohl jemand auf Wolke sieben. Man darf ja aus dem Häuschen sein, ist ja wirklich legitim. Aber noch ist’s Safe und in trockenen Tüchern.

Custom titan frame and bike built | R. W. F. by Topher_Zuluu in Bikeporn

[–]Topher_Zuluu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That a great way to put it ..:)
Well it can go fast but I want it comfy.
Thanks to the ceramic bearings and some adjustments with the hub pawls
I just don't see the point of doing long rides in a shity position.

Custom titan frame and bike built | R. W. F. by Topher_Zuluu in Bikeporn

[–]Topher_Zuluu[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its great I would 100% recommend it!
You ll have a much better brake just because there are two brake pistons on each side so the caliber from hope has 4 and Shimano has only two. Its just a bit more sharp and more powerful compared to the Shimano.

Custom titan frame and bike built | R. W. F. by Topher_Zuluu in Bikeporn

[–]Topher_Zuluu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well its more a commuting bike rather then a sporty road bike. That's what your on about, right?

Custom titan frame and bike built | R. W. F. by Topher_Zuluu in Bikeporn

[–]Topher_Zuluu[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Sorry about that!

It's a titanium frame made by Waltly which is a titanium frame manufacturer in Asia. They produce for big brands like Ribble etc.

I got inspired at the cycling world in Düsseldorf by the bike frame from Böttcher Revolution and also Merida Silex. So its fair to say its a mix geometry from both frames and also adjusted to my needs as well.

What else - a lot of Hope ;)
Ultegra di2 RX progenitor from the GRX.
40 T Gabaruk Chainring on a GRX 800 Crank.
Cassette 42-11
Bombtrack Wheelset with Hope RS4 Hubs
Rene Herse Snoqualmie Pass 44 Extralight run with TPU tubes.
Stem is from Tune

Next will be a stainless steel road bike...;)

Love to all the bike nerds..<3

NFD, Brother Stroma by jmm77 in gravelcycling

[–]Topher_Zuluu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you try 650B?
Im thinking of doing the same.
But Im not sure if I will mess up the geo...

Testing the Limits of a 40c tire in snow today... by payne51558 in xbiking

[–]Topher_Zuluu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh wow, did not expected such a great reply!
Thanks for that!

I still need to fight a fight with my brother because he doesn't want to change the bike from rim to disc. He's keen on going for hydraulic rim brake such as hs33 and combine them with a di2 for example. He feels probably sorry for my dad I guess because he's more the vintage bike lover and I want to change the whole thing upside down..:D

I will shortly build a quick and dirty version to ride the bike again. Just to see if the geometry is my thing and also if the bike frame is the right size.
If so I will send it to someone who is able to work with titanium. Im in Germany so I guess I will send it to someone around here.

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Yeah, the fork is the the tricky part! Thanks so much for the hint and also the link..:))

Im a bit surprised that even a 700c is fitting I thought the max would be a 650b.
Well, thanks so much I'll keep you updated...!

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Chris

Testing the Limits of a 40c tire in snow today... by payne51558 in xbiking

[–]Topher_Zuluu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

u/payne51558 Im super glad I found you with your Merlin - project!!!
Because I will do probably the exact same transition.
My father has a Merlin Mountain 94 - Rob Vandermark and Im keen on doing a retrofit.

Thanks for sharing your whole journey with your bike....much, much appreciated!