Wanted Want to buy titanium road frame or set

[Takingabreak]

The reality is that a Ti frame in working condition is worth more than you want to spend. Let alone a full bike.

You’ll just need to be patient and add money to your budget whilst you wait. Add another £100 a month until your budget meets a bike that’s available.

I’d also add that if your budget is that tight. I wouldn’t go Ti with their tendency to crack.

Don't mention the C word, your Hei Hei might hear you

 

[d8mok]

Don't mention the C word, your Hei Hei might hear you

Nah it won’t crack. It knows what happens when a frame cracks in my garage. The other bikes tell the new ones- kinda like toy story ——- they end up sold on eBay

 

[Woz]

Finding a more budget older Ti road frame practically limits you to Airborne, Van Nicholas, older Lapierre, Wheeler or Decathlon. Mongoose did one that could slip under the radar. I think all the Raleigh are bonded.

There may be a few more obscure brands but certainly won't be popular.

 

[titaniumrider]

Finding a more budget older Ti road frame practically limits you to Airborne, Van Nicholas, older Lapierre, Wheeler or Decathlon. Mongoose did one that could slip under the radar. I think all the Raleigh are bonded.

There may be a few more obscure brands but certainly won't be popular.

That's fine and imho they are still decent brands

 

[Walterscot]

Raleigh latterly did a number of more classically constructed titanium frames. Lovely to look at, lovely to ride.

If you’re patient and lucky you might get something close to your budget. I spotted this complete titanium Raleigh on Gumtree in the summer and didn’t hesitate to pay the full £300 the original (careful) owner was asking for it. Doesn’t happen often but if you’re ready when it does…

 

[titaniumrider]

Raleigh latterly did a number of more classically constructed titanium frames. Lovely to look at, lovely to ride.

If you’re patient and lucky you might get something close to your budget. I spotted this complete titanium Raleigh on Gumtree in the summer and didn’t hesitate to pay the full £300 the original (careful) owner was asking for it. Doesn’t happen often but if you’re ready when it does…

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She's a beauty!

 

[LondonClassic]

Also the slew of XACD Ti frames from the naughties - you might get lucky and get one for £250. Lots of people bought direct from the factory and that same factory made the Ti frames for Van Nicholas and Planet X, so not low quality.

 

[d8mok]

Also the slew of XACD Ti frames from the naughties - you might get lucy and get one for £250. Lots of people bought direct from the factory and that same factory made the Ti frames for Van Nicholas and Planet X, so not low quality.

Who’s Lucy?

 

[Gtpulse]

Thought I was on to a winner for you here when I saw the title of the listing. Unfortunately it’s actually a platinum but it does have the Pace style brake mounts and short wheelbase fork configuration……..I’ll get my coat.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20442617...jBPcoA6Tqi&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[ferrus]

I’d look out for one of the welded Raleighs. With a bit of patience you might find one within your budget.
They use a lower grade titanium than most, but are well designed and ride great