Looking for titanium parts

[555R]

It’s for my 1994 litespeed ocoee with an xtr group as it’s base. I’m looking for what titanium chain would work and chainrings and headset
Any ideas where to get them. New if possible. Does any new parts work or old stock. I’m sure I can get this in the 18 pound range with this upgrade.

 

[hamster]

I don't think anyone ever made a Ti chain. Likewise headsets and chainrings are OK in aluminium which is less dense and so lighter. There are a few Ti cassette parts around: crushingly expensive and with very poor life.
Have a look at the weightweenies website for ideas.

A pal of mine runs a Pace RC200 singlespeed with rigid Pace carbon fork, that's still 18lbs so it's going to be silly money to do that with a geared bike!

 

[stevet1]

https://www.totalcycling.com/en/gb/YBN- ... 22261.aspx
There was another manufacturer BITD, ah yes remembered - Viking
http://www.bikepro.com/arch_products/ch ... chain.html.

 

[M-Power]

Re:

https://youtu.be/n2MVzP4MaJ0

 

[WD Pro]

King Ti :



King and Dura Ace :



WD

 

[hamster]

https://www.totalcycling.com/en/gb/YBN-Titanium-11-Speed-Chain/m-22261.aspx
There was another manufacturer BITD, ah yes remembered - Viking
http://www.bikepro.com/arch_products/ch ... chain.html.

:shock:
£200 for a chain!!! And all that does is save 50g.

Better to spend it on personal training and lose some off yourself.