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crazy maybe, I swapped a carbon bike for a titanium frame

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DiTBho:
Sure, I did it  :o :o :o
(really? yep)

I swapped a second hand full carbon road bicycle Pinarello Prince 2015 (900-1200 euro) for a titanium frame, Columbus' steel forks and Campagnolo Victory 70s, brand new old stock headset.

I know, I know ...  Carbon is considered *THE* futuristic material enjoying a high status, indeed, at the moment, Carbon dominates the high-end cycling segment, but Titanium has a lovely and unique color and appearance.

I couldn't resist  ;D

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Road bike forks have to be light but also stiff and somewhat compliant, a very difficult task to accomplish on a 80s style road bicycle.

Carbon forks would probably be the perfect choice to keep things light and stiff, but it doesn't match the retro-style (and I don't like Carbon).
Titanium forks cannot offer the needed strength without extra material and thus weight and bigger profile.
So, to keep forks slim I had two choices

* Vetta's aluminum racing frorks
* Moser's racing chromed steel forks

DiTBho:
next step: to design the bicycle computer
( 80s technology? DIP chips?  :-DD )

wn1fju:
Carbon, aluminum, steel, titanium....  People have their preferences and that's what makes the world go around.  Plus, obviously the "low-end" department store bikes are going to be made cheaply out of steel/aluminum.

I have a Tommasini steel bike (Columbus SLX tubing) bought in 1990 and upgraded over the years.  I also have a Pinarello Dogma (carbon) bought in 2011 that I currently ride.  My preference between the two is the Pinarello because it is lighter, stiffer, yet has a smoother ride.

The only downside with these "vintage" bikes is that they are becoming less compatible with some of the current component standards, for instance disk brakes and internal cable/wire routing.  Plus, the trend is now towards wider wheel rims and tires and these may not fit between the narrow-spaced chainstays.

I don't want to turn eevBlog into a bicycle forum, but I've attached pictures of the two bikes for those that like to look at pictures of bikes!

DiTBho:
Your Pinarello Dogma is similar to the Prince 2015, full (modern) carbon :o :o :o

ridden it for 600 km (3 days trip, 6 stops), then I tried a C4 Air One 1998, full (monocoque) carbon.
ridden it for 400 km (2 days trip, 3 stops)

Cool bicyecles, and modern, but for me, titanium frame + steel fork is the best for endurance for long distance travel.

But, 700x20 vs 700x25 vs 700x30?

is that the kind of evolution we need to care about wheels  :D ?


My old Olympia had 700x19c (palmer) ...
ah, so gold old good days ...

thm_w:
You can get light titanium forks, however, I wouldn't do it as you are trusting some noname brand: https://www.ebay.com/itm/271143626844
https://brainybiker.com/carbon-vs-aluminum-fork-comparison-and-analysis/
https://brainybiker.com/carbon-vs-steel-fork-comparison-and-analysis/

If you are up for flashy colors you can electro anodize the titanium frame to give it an interesting look.
Solid colors are quite easy. Fades/patterns with consistent vivid colors are very hard, and require a lot of surface prep.

Just need a power supply and some baking soda.

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