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  • November 4, 2014 at 12:46 pm #22681
    olioneill123

    hey all

    I’m looking for a titanium bike that can be my one and all.

    Ideally something fast and nimble but comfortable enough that i can enjoy just going out for a ride day after day.

    Im happy to spend a bit of money on it so it looks and feels classic and have a bit of longevity – im thinking of it as more of an investment rather than a constant spiral of a new carbon bike with terrible paint and design. (I have a carbon bike that i race before the haters step in).

    I have found a few that i like, namely the Van Nich Aquilo and the Enigma Esprit. These two are in my budget of 3000 ish (thank god for the cycle to work scheme!) and i would build them up rather than off the shelf.

    I have searched for others but I dont know much about geometry to know what each frames best use is and the above seem very different. I do like the look of Mosaic but they are out of the price bracket.

    Does anyone have any suggestions or experience with these two bikes?

    thanks for your help

    Oli

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  • November 5, 2014 at 12:27 am #819857
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    james24575

    Take a look at Qoroz.
    Drop
    Take a look at Qoroz.

    Drop them a line, the sales/after sales support is 2nd to none.

    http://www.qoroz.com/race-won/

    I built this below 6 months ago and i love it.

    Shimano 6800 complete
    Mavic open pro’s on CK r45’s
    Ritchy bars and stem

    it’s 16.5lb

    November 4, 2014 at 10:20 pm #819855
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    olioneill123

    The spin looks beautiful, I
    The spin looks beautiful, I can’t seem to find out much about them though.

    I have a 3000 budget all in, so this might push it over…

    I think you are all right on the cycle to work, I plan to get 1000 from work and pay for the rest, just hoping on bonus now!

    November 4, 2014 at 10:03 pm #819853
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    Daveyraveygravey

    Kinesis do at least one
    Kinesis do at least one Titanium frame I believe. Would definitely be on my shortlist.

    November 4, 2014 at 9:53 pm #819851
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    Leeroy_Silk

    giobox wrote:A budget of

    giobox wrote:
    A budget of “3000ish” as you suggest isn’t possible on cycle to work if I recall correctly. There is a maximum spend of 1k, the rules don’t allow you to spend over this and only put the first 1k on cycle to work either.

    I’ve found if you are on good terms with your LBS they will sometimes ‘edit’ the receipt to get you around this limit, but worth noting in case you were not aware. Also, yet another reason to become good friends with your local bike shop.

    The budget or credit limit is variable depending on the company, it’s usually £1,000 but some lucky buggers get to play with up to £5,000! I think FlyBe are one such company. My limit was £1,000 but my LBS wrote the quote for £1,000 with the balance to be paid by me. No probs.

    November 4, 2014 at 9:46 pm #819849
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    Flying Scot

    tomisitt wrote:You might look

    tomisitt wrote:
    You might look at a Spin Spitfire MkIII. I had pretty much the same criteria as you, and wanted something other than the (clearly very good) Van Nics and Enigmas. I built it up with 11-speed Chorus and Archetype rims on R45 hubs, and it’s a peach. I’ve ridden the Roubaix cobbles, the Tour of Flanders climbs, the Alpe d’Huez and the Stelvio on it (as well as a couple of thousand miles a year), and I absolutely love it. Still puts a stupid grin on my face three years down the line.

    Nice machine and classy build.

    November 4, 2014 at 9:22 pm #819847
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    tomisitt

    You might look at a Spin
    You might look at a Spin Spitfire MkIII. I had pretty much the same criteria as you, and wanted something other than the (clearly very good) Van Nics and Enigmas. I built it up with 11-speed Chorus and Archetype rims on R45 hubs, and it’s a peach. I’ve ridden the Roubaix cobbles, the Tour of Flanders climbs, the Alpe d’Huez and the Stelvio on it (as well as a couple of thousand miles a year), and I absolutely love it. Still puts a stupid grin on my face three years down the line.

    November 4, 2014 at 8:45 pm #819845
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    Sadoldsamurai

    jacknorell wrote:Moots has a

    jacknorell wrote:
    Moots has a new do-it-all CX-like frame out? Not too racy, but may work and within budget if you meant £3k for frame.

    Yep..it’s now at least three months since I saw one, tricked out with nice red Chris K. hubs BB etc and those hydrolic/cable mix disk brakes.. I still dream about it!
    Seriously tho.. if we sell the house..that will be my one and only bike, replacing the Croix de Fe. and my hard tail and full susser…
    (but I’ll be getting a Jones Ti. framed fat wheeler..as my second bike) =P~

    November 4, 2014 at 8:38 pm #819843
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    NickK123

    I have an Enigma Equinox and
    I have an Enigma Equinox and cannot fault it; it certainly hits the spot in terms of a balance between comfort and a club do-it-all machine. It is very sprightly – both in terms of acceleration and steering. It is fitted with Athena and Mavic Elites. It makes me smile every time I ride it.

    I support the comment re the cycle to work scheme and max of £1K.

    November 4, 2014 at 7:56 pm #819841
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    jacknorell

    Moots has a new do-it-all
    Moots has a new do-it-all CX-like frame out? Not too racy, but may work and within budget if you meant £3k for frame.

    November 4, 2014 at 7:24 pm #819839
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    wellcoordinated

    I have a lovely VN Aquilo as
    I have a lovely VN Aquilo as well as an older Euros (not made any more) Both are fantastic bikes. I love the classic looks of titanium and the fact that it stands out in amongst all that carbon. I’ve tried a few carbon bikes but none of them have made me smile like these two.

    Heres my Aquilo :

    November 4, 2014 at 6:53 pm #819837
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    olioneill123

    great to know, thanks very
    great to know, thanks very much, thats the kind of build im thinking of too…

    no n+1, thats an interesting concept!

    im finding Aquilos are hard to test ride but i might sling a leg over a Chinook and see how it feels.

    cheers!

    November 4, 2014 at 5:44 pm #819835
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    giobox

    A budget of “3000ish” as you
    A budget of “3000ish” as you suggest isn’t possible on cycle to work if I recall correctly. There is a maximum spend of 1k, the rules don’t allow you to spend over this and only put the first 1k on cycle to work either.

    I’ve found if you are on good terms with your LBS they will sometimes ‘edit’ the receipt to get you around this limit, but worth noting in case you were not aware. Also, yet another reason to become good friends with your local bike shop.

    November 4, 2014 at 1:34 pm #819833
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    Bedfordshire Clanger

    I don’t have the Aquilo but I
    I don’t have the Aquilo but I do have a Van Nic Chinook and it certainly fits the bill for classic looks, longevity, speed, nimble handling and all day comfort. I built mine with Campag Centaur and Zondas. I can’t fault it at all, it rides like a dream. I love it so much that I just don’t have n+1 in mind.

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