Recent content by PanoIgano

You’ve got the link by any chance? I searched but couldn’t find it.

I am still processing this one!

Given the abundance of triangulation in this frame it must have been incredibly hard to build in titanium. Pretty amazing work.

I am really lusting over a frame like this. I was even considering a repaired one from Germany but it's too big in size: https://www.kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzeige/dbr-diamond-back-racing-axis-tt-titan-rahmen-53-cm/3105477034-217-7493

the details of these frames are something to behold! Upload some more pictures when you can.

Hi everyone, I'm looking to start a new project so I would like to buy a titanium (or even a steel) frame if it's out of the ordinary. Ideally, it has to be in size 16-17" with 1 1/8 head tube. I could consider some frames with 1'' steering head tube too. My budget is varied depending on...

yep I think so. In Germany, Fat Chances usually sell for good money. They have retained their value for some reason. Check here for example to get an idea of what's available for sale at the moment: https://www.kleinanzeigen.de/s-fahrraeder/seite:2/fat-chance/k0c217

In Europe I believe this would fetch anywhere between 1600 to 1900 euros.

I am speechless! I have read about this bike and Bugatti designing it specifically with smaller diameter tubes set but I thought it was only on paper and he never materialized this design.

Can’t believe this hasn’t sold yet

Thanks a lot for these insights! It’s pretty interesting to read how frame builders see the different quailities of steel when selecting the correct type of tubing for a frame. For me this is the most fascinating part of building and riding retro bikes as I really feel that the selection of...

Interesting take on Max! I have tried a Serotta T Max and it’s hands down the stiffest and most responsive frame I had ever experienced from steel bikes. I think ovalisation plays a role in it. It’s not just the widest diameter of the tubes that matter.

Great story @bulgie! It goes to say steel is right there as a top material for lightweight frame building if you know how to work well with it. I am sure the time will come when the bike industy will re-invent the wheel once more and discover and remarket the benefits of steel over carbon...

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