First Waltly frame

[beeb]

Another Waltly thread to remind me I want Waltly to copy a Funk Cycles La Ruta Mas Mas for me. Should probably include pedal assist.

That thing wouldn't have bugger all anti-squat by the look of the pivot (flex?) point location.

 

[link1896]

That thing wouldn't have bugger all anti-squat by the look of the pivot (flex?) point location.

Are you going to notice on 4” tyres and a platform sock? Maybe lockout. Ooooh lapierre e:i grafted across

 

[beeb]

Are you going to notice on 4” tyres and a platform sock? Maybe lockout. Ooooh lapierre e:i grafted across

Chances are good it'll wallow like crazy. Not saying don't get one made - just maybe move the pivot/flex point up near the chainline if you can. Also have a look on their Ali page - if it's the frames I'm thinking of the connection to the shock on those frames at the seatstay end looks horrific.

I like Waltly a lot, but would really want to do my homework before ordering a dual-susp as I suspect it isn't really their strong suit. They'll make what you ask of them if they can, but they're in no way knowledgeable on/trying to optimise suspension design.

 

[Scotty T]

Frame weight is 1900ish grams, Honzo is 3400 for comparison.

Wow that's huge. Needs black grips though

 

[hifiandmtb]

Are you going to notice on 4” tyres and a platform sock? Maybe lockout. Ooooh lapierre e:i grafted across

Love a good platform sock!

 

[link1896]

Chances are good it'll wallow like crazy. Not saying don't get one made - just maybe move the pivot/flex point up near the chainline if you can. Also have a look on their Ali page - if it's the frames I'm thinking of the connection to the shock on those frames at the seatstay end looks horrific.

I like Waltly a lot, but would really want to do my homework before ordering a dual-susp as I suspect it isn't really their strong suit. They'll make what you ask of them if they can, but they're in no way knowledgeable on/trying to optimise suspension design.

I’m only dreaming atm anyway, it’s a pipe dream. Would really have to have the design settled before you even approach Waltly for a first stab at it.

One day. Tick all the boxes in one go.

Ti. Fat. FS. Ebike.

 

[beeb]

I’m only dreaming atm anyway, it’s a pipe dream. Would really have to have the design settled before you even approach Waltly for a first stab at it.

One day. Tick all the boxes in one go.

Ti. Fat. FS. Ebike.

Well, they do offer a Bosch eBike motor mount nowadays I believe...

 

[Asininedrivel]

I love titanium. I love full suspension bikes, but anyone who also lusts after a bike that combines the two may wish to read this amusing yet vitriolic article on the apparent disadvantages: http://theteamrobot.blogspot.com/2013/10/20-says-this-bike-sucks.html

 

[SummitFever]

Excellent article. Ti hardtail is the only way to go.

 

[Mr Crudley]

Ti always looks just right and comes with sexy welds by default. Love the new steed.

 

[nzhumpy]

I love titanium. I love full suspension bikes, but anyone who also lusts after a bike that combines the two may wish to read this amusing yet vitriolic article on the apparent disadvantages: http://theteamrobot.blogspot.com/2013/10/20-says-this-bike-sucks.html

Meh, I reckon Ti and duallies go alright together.

 

[beeb]

Yeah. That article doesn't really say there's anything wrong with using Ti for a dually - just that it's expensive and hard to work with. Hardly anything newsworthy there then...

 

[Asininedrivel]

Meh, I reckon Ti and duallies go alright together.

At the risk of sounding hideously pedantic that's got a alloy rear triangle yeah? Which means it's kinda reinforcing the point the article was making.

Whatever, sweet looking bike (Titus Rockstar?)

 

[link1896]

Bloody dream killers. First fat bike riders tell me I don’t need rear suspension, now you’re killing the ti dream


What happened to the enablers code of conduct?

 

[nzhumpy]

At the risk of sounding hideously pedantic that's got a alloy carbon rear triangle yeah? Which means it's kinda reinforcing the point the article was making.

Whatever, sweet looking bike (Titus Rockstar?)

FTFY, Yes and yes.

Titus didn't actually make these, some other small bit Murican outfit with some Ti experiance welded these jobbies up, thankfully, because by this stage in proceedings Titus (or their offshore builders) couldn't weld anything straight, so many El Guapos returned and then the replacements were all misaligned, it really was the death kneal for them.

 

[Mr Crudley]

While we aren't strictly at Waltlys right now. Onya @nzhumpy

Can I please pimp the Xizang now. It qualifies for Ti goodness with the right amount of rear travel.

 

[Asininedrivel]

FTFY, Yes and yes.

Titus didn't actually make these, some other small bit Murican outfit with some Ti experiance welded these jobbies up, thankfully, because by this stage in proceedings Titus (or their offshore builders) couldn't weld anything straight, so many El Guapos returned and then the replacements were all misaligned, it really was the death kneal for them.

Ah, disappointing. I don't know much about the demise of Titus beyond once Chris Cocalis departed they went south pretty quickly. They made some cool looking bikes.

What happened to the enablers code of conduct?

Go get a Lynskey. Now. I'll wait here.

 

[WileECoyote]

Built and took it for a quick spin. This thing is quick, the Honzo feels like a tank compared to this. It will take a bit of getting used to with how much lighter it is. Frame weight is 1900ish grams, Honzo is 3400 for comparison.
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Great looking bike!

Um, are you running a reverse mullet? Maybe it's the perspective of the photo but that looks like a 26" front wheel...

 

[Litenbror]

Great looking bike!

Um, are you running a reverse mullet? Maybe it's the perspective of the photo but that looks like a 26" front wheel...

Must be the perspective they are 29x2.6 front and back

 

[SummitFever]

I had the opportunity to check out @Litenbror 's bike in the flesh. It's a thing of beauty. Very nicely made frame.