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Comparison between different Ti frame builders: Waltly, xcad, Titan cycles, etc

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trendsfriend:
I'm trying to build a custom Ti gravel frame. Waltly seems to be the most popular one. But I'm also curious about the other ones. I'm also in contact with xcad and Titan, both of which have been more responsive and detailed with their responses. I can't find much reviews on the other 2. How do they compare with each other in all aspects ranging from build quality, design options, warranty, customer support, or anything else that comes to mind? Please share your experiences and findings

ottoreni:
I have only used Walty and Titan.

 I have  had two Walty builds and one Titan build.  Both were super easy to deal with and pretty straightforward. 

Walty built my two 29 hardtails.  I am currently riding one, going on three years or so.  The other one I sold sometime ago.  I am happy with the Vassago Moose Knuckle style frame they built.  It is my go to hardtail.

Titan built me a 29 soft-tail that I am still riding, going on just over a year.

I have not had to deal with a warranty issue with either, and both frames built up super easily.

I plan to get another build in another year, another soft-tail, and will most likely go with Titan as they did such a spot on job with my current soft-tail.

avocadobike:
have had two bikes with waltly... no issues.

ive just received a bike by XCAD, the bottle cage screw holes are too low so cannot hang a FD unless i get a custom hanger. also i wanted it  to fit 35MM tyres which it does but sit very close to rubbbing, if my wheels dont run true ill be in trouble.

Sakizashi:

--- Quote from: avocadobike on July 23, 2024, 11:52:17 PM ---have had two bikes with waltly... no issues.

ive just received a bike by XCAD, the bottle cage screw holes are too low so cannot hang a FD unless i get a custom hanger. also i wanted it  to fit 35MM tyres which it does but sit very close to rubbbing, if my wheels dont run true ill be in trouble.

--- End quote ---

Is your frame out of spec? Or were things just not caught in the drawings?

Problem solvers makes a FD hanger that is slotted to give you more range. On my bike, the hanger is between the ST bottle bosses by design; but its something that I needed to check as FD mounting height isnt universal between brands and between road and gravel groups

nicklej:
I have only had a frame Titan and chose them based on price mainly but was reassured by their fast replies and helpfulness. Changing frame design with them was easy and nothing was too much trouble. My frame took about 8 weeks to produce from ordering.

I have had it coming up to 4 months now so not enough time to comment on things conclusively. I can say that the build quality was excellent. Welds are beautiful and all threaded parts of the frame are very clean. So far I have had no issues and really love my bike from them. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them and hopefully my relationship with them extends in good terms if a warranty claim is required in the future. I have been regularly checking the welds because I had a Ti frame crack previously but no signs of issues right now. Hopeful to have this frame for many years to come!

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