New Titanium frame - Ti project

[Justin Fox]

This thread is reserved for my Ti build project.

I sent a message through to an overseas Ti frame seller on eBay about making a custom Ti frame without decals under the clear coat. He said it was possible but it was going to cost me over $700. I left it at that until I saw this frame on eBay with no decals and a $630 buy it now price. I checked the eBay listing out daily for bids, nobody wanted it. Last minute, on the couch, internet on laptop, beer fogging my brain and I hit the place bid button and presto here she is.

The temptation to make start a real weight weenie project is extreme. The temptation to just move all the parts over from my single speed project is also there. Gears, most definitely, front forks, most likely. Just so not sure.

One thing though, the frame is RAW. It has no clear coat on it at all. It even feels powdery, almost rusty. Any ideas on this? Can I clear coat it myself?! Suggestions more than welcome.

Thinking about it is doing my head in, so for now, she's on the wall as art.

Some pics:


She's a waif.


Nice welds.


Disc brakes only. That rules out ridiculously light KCNC V-Brakes. Probably a good thing.


Standard 27.2.


Neat and raw.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LATEST UPDATE: 28/JULY/08


















Ti:
------------------------------------------
Bottom bracket: Token with crank bolts (203g)
Brake lever: Hope Mono Mini (736g)
Brake: Hope Mono Mini 160mm Floating Rear $211.45
Hope Mono Mini 140mm Floating Rear $211.45
--Ti Hope bolt kit $38.35
--Ti rotor bolts x 12 (18g)
--Disc Brake Titanium Bolts Upgrade Kit $62.77
Cables: Alligator i-LINK Ultralight Cable Set $58.60
Cassette: 08 Cycle King Titanium Cassette 11-32T (179g) $242.90
Chain: KMC SuperLite X9SL 9 Speed Chain, Hollow Pin () $47.60
--Sram powerlink connector $2.35
Crankset: KCNC (539g) $397.86
Fork: Pace RC39 Carbon Fibre 100mm w/remote lockout (1468g) $355
Frame: Titanium uncoated (1412g) $500
--Neoprene chainstay protector () $3
--Ti watercage bolts x 4 (6g) $8
Front derailleur: Shimano XTR M971 (156g) $80
Grips: Titec foam (19g) $17
Handlebar: Syntace Duraflite Carbon 25.4mm 580mm (127g) $115.45
Headset: Chris King 1-1/8 (124g) $123.55
Pedals: 08 Shimano XTR SPD Pedals PD-M970 (g) $113.55
Quick Releases: KCNC Skewers (45g) $73.24
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR Shadow M972 long cage (181g) $140.65
--TOKEN Derailleur Pulleys $52.80
Seat Binder: OMNI Racer 31.8mm (8g) $27.60
Seat: 08 Cycle King Carbon Saddle (94g) $125
Seatpost: KCNC Ti Pro Lite Scandium () $104.65
Shifters: Shimano XTR M970 (250g) $140.60
Stem: Syntace Stem (93g) $87.70
-- Ti bolt kit $20.93
Tyre: Schwalbe Nobby Nic Evolution 26x2.1 (497g/503g) $116
Tubes: Maxxis flyweight x 2 (100g/97g) $18.80
Maxxis flyweight rim tape x 2 (15g/14g)
Wheelset: Mavic 717/Hope Pro 2/Revolution spokes (1620g) $441.15
-----------------------------------------
Total Weight: 9.30kg

[house_of_reign]

Wow if jesus rode bikes that would be to awesome even for him.

And if you were going to go SS please dont use a tensioner get one of these http://www.whiteind.com/rearhubs/singlespeedhubs.html

[No Skid Marks]

I think don't clear coat it. Why would you ad the weight and awful look of clear coat to a stealth ti frame. It will not corrode or ever really change,it may dull down a bit.
Nice score,look forward to seeing it built.

[Justin Fox]

Awesome. I really would hate to HAVE to clear coat it. I just needed to know whether it will corrode, or die in the ass. Good to know that it won't!

[a.davis12]

jesus christ. if this is anything like your other build thread your gonna have a lot of jealous people around here soon:P keep up the good work. i also thought about those kcnc brakes, there pretty sexy.

[tu plang]

Any stamps or markings on the tubes?

[No Skid Marks]

Just that Morati symbol I see.

[tu plang]

Just that Morati symbol I see.

I must be going blind, where?!

[mayo]

haha the welds on that look absolutely amazing... but wat does she ride like??

[Adamski]

haha the welds on that look absolutely amazing... but wat does she ride like??

i must agree. those welds are some of the neatest i have ever seen.