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Metal Frames / Re: Titan Hardtail 2024
« on: March 01, 2024, 08:10:27 PM »
Very happy with my 3 units from Waltly.
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Metal Frames / Re: Titan Hardtail 2024
« on: February 29, 2024, 08:04:15 PM »
If it's not too late, I would suggest a third water bottle mount under the down tube. It might come in handy, and it's not a bother if you don't use it.
Here's what I used with mine, a tool cannister...
Here's what I used with mine, a tool cannister...
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Metal Frames / Re: doubled butted Ti tubing?
« on: February 18, 2024, 09:06:02 PM »
Last time I asked, Waltly doesn't do buttings.
I have no idea about the other companies though.
I have no idea about the other companies though.
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Metal Frames / Re: Chinese Titanium Frames...
« on: January 29, 2024, 04:10:55 AM »
My 3 Waltly titanium bikes...
Nov 2018 - custom geo Gravel Bike
setup - flatbar, single speed (was setup as 1x11 & 2x11 before)
mileage - 14,000km (approx)
notable rides - Audax 200km, 300km & 400km
rides on - 70% paved roads, 30% gravel roads
July 2020 - custom geo MTB
setup - full-rigid 29er, 1x11
mileage - 7,500km (approx)
notable rides - 300+km overnight bikepacking
rides on - 70% trails & gravel, 30% paved roads
Aug 2022 - custom geo Gravel Bike
setup - flatbar, 2x11 touring bike
mileage - 3,000km (approx)
notable rides - Audax 300km & 600km
rides on - 90% paved roads, 10% gravel roads
All 3 are currently in service and still in very good condition.
* Dates are when bikes are built not when frame were received.
Nov 2018 - custom geo Gravel Bike
setup - flatbar, single speed (was setup as 1x11 & 2x11 before)
mileage - 14,000km (approx)
notable rides - Audax 200km, 300km & 400km
rides on - 70% paved roads, 30% gravel roads
July 2020 - custom geo MTB
setup - full-rigid 29er, 1x11
mileage - 7,500km (approx)
notable rides - 300+km overnight bikepacking
rides on - 70% trails & gravel, 30% paved roads
Aug 2022 - custom geo Gravel Bike
setup - flatbar, 2x11 touring bike
mileage - 3,000km (approx)
notable rides - Audax 300km & 600km
rides on - 90% paved roads, 10% gravel roads
All 3 are currently in service and still in very good condition.
* Dates are when bikes are built not when frame were received.
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Metal Frames / Re: Custom Waltly Titanium 29er
« on: November 06, 2023, 01:30:11 AM »Those of you who have gone through the design process with Waltly, how difficult is getting some modern geo? I would love a TI hardtail similar to the Marin San Quentin or El Roy, but I am totally new to bike design.
To be honest, I don't know what constitute modern geo. But I have 3 custom frames from Waltly. My geos are based on Jamis (gravel bike) and Niner (HT XC & gravel bike) with some modifications and added features. Communication is pretty smooth. As long as you can articulate what you want in English, there won't be any ptoblem. Waltly's people are pretty knowledgeable with the bike standards. They have often gave me options when I was unclear with what I wanted. But the one thing I would like to emphasize is their patience. I was initially going for a Trek Stache elevated chainstay. It took us close to 2 weeks trying to make it work. Unfortunately, it couldn't be done so I had to go to plan B. Even though I settled for my second choice, I wasn't completely bummed as we did try to make it work. So if the modern geo you want is doable, they will do it. If not, they will inform you.
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Maintenance, Mechanics, & Tools / Re: Which chains is everyone using?
« on: July 28, 2023, 04:51:05 AM »
Shimano NX01, some people calls it Olive chain. For single speed or fixed gear only.
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Metal Frames / Re: Custom Waltly Titanium 29er
« on: March 27, 2023, 08:51:22 PM »What size seat post on your Waltly frames? This one has a 31.6 post and it's a sloppy fit. My gravel frame from Waltly has a 30.9 and it fits much better with no slop.
My gravel bike & touring bike are 27.2mm while my ht mtb was 31.6mm. Never had any issues with any of my seatposts (cf, titanium & dropper post).
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Metal Frames / Re: Custom Waltly Titanium 29er
« on: March 27, 2023, 08:48:20 PM »Sorry if this has been asked but i was not able to find it. what does a basic Ti frame from Waltly cost? i know this is a loaded question as there is a lot of customizing that can be done but just a run of the mill gravel frame or road frame? I would really like to go this route but i kind of want to have a ball park before i get going. Thank you in advance.
My 3rd one, commissioned on 2022 was US$1300. Excluding shipping & duties. My frame costs more as I had ovalize top tube.
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Metal Frames / Re: Custom Waltly Titanium 29er
« on: March 25, 2023, 03:09:30 AM »
Sad to see that happen bxcc.
I actually have 3 Waltly bikes now and all have seen more mileage than yours and still going strong. Here's hoping Waltly would still honour their warranty.
I actually have 3 Waltly bikes now and all have seen more mileage than yours and still going strong. Here's hoping Waltly would still honour their warranty.
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Metal Frames / Re: Tsunami Seaboard GR02 Budget Gravel Build
« on: September 04, 2022, 09:24:10 PM »
I've seen a number of Tsunami Seaboard builds locally. Like almost dozen had cropped up on the local FB bike groups during the COVID Lockdown alone. Most were built as gravel bikes. And almost always, they went with the chrome finish. They look really good to be honest. Yours is the first black built I've seen... very sexy built. As far as durability is concerned, I haven't heard/read of anyone reporting and any failures yet... and that's at least a couple of years already.
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Metal Frames / Re: Is anyone aware of any frame designers that would assist with a custom design?
« on: August 08, 2022, 11:51:47 AM »
One of my Waltly Ti is also 31.6mm seatpost with a 31.75mm bore. I have a Tito titanium seatpost on it with no problem. I also have a Waltly Ti with 27.2mm seatpost with 27.35mm bore, and the CarbonSpeed cf seatpost fits with no problem. And just recently received my 3rd Waltly Ti frame. Haven't built it yet but the KS 27.2mm dropper post fits pretty snug in the 27.35mm bore. I will update when it's built. I still have some parts & components in transit.
@Flying Trunk Monkey, I can only speak for Amy of Waltly. I've only dealt with her, twice at that. I'm very satisfied with her service, got to say she's probably the most patient person I've transact with. She also seems to have ample knowledge with bike parts. I remember after I gave her the list of geometry figures, she asked me if I want them to adjust the head tube length in case I am considering a Chris King Inset 7 headset. I believe that is related to your X spec component & Y fit component. You'll just have to be specific, and she'll ask you if she didn't understand.
@Flying Trunk Monkey, I can only speak for Amy of Waltly. I've only dealt with her, twice at that. I'm very satisfied with her service, got to say she's probably the most patient person I've transact with. She also seems to have ample knowledge with bike parts. I remember after I gave her the list of geometry figures, she asked me if I want them to adjust the head tube length in case I am considering a Chris King Inset 7 headset. I believe that is related to your X spec component & Y fit component. You'll just have to be specific, and she'll ask you if she didn't understand.
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Metal Frames / Re: Tsunami frames
« on: May 11, 2022, 09:53:30 PM »
I don't own any of these brands (Tsunami, Koozer or Seaboard) but I've seen the actual frames. They are pretty decent quality. From what I saw, they are pretty much the same product or came from the same factory and rebranded. And some small details to to make them different. I don't know if these companies are related or not but that's my observation.
I have seen dozens of builts using these 3 brands including the models you guys mentioned in the local FB bike groups. Handsome builts even. These groups are fixed gear, gravel bike and bike packing/touring groups. So it's pretty wide spread as well. Most of these builts were during the height of the pandemic up to now. But I've seen Tsunamis in the fixed gear group way before the pandemic. Before the pandemic, I got into getting one for a single speed setup but had to cancel it because I couldn't find a supplier who had my size. It was more of the timing, 'coz several months later, my size did crop up... but I already have an SS.
I haven't seen any in depth reviews among these builts but so far I've yet to hear/read any complaints and/or catastrophic failures. So that's a good sign.
I have seen dozens of builts using these 3 brands including the models you guys mentioned in the local FB bike groups. Handsome builts even. These groups are fixed gear, gravel bike and bike packing/touring groups. So it's pretty wide spread as well. Most of these builts were during the height of the pandemic up to now. But I've seen Tsunamis in the fixed gear group way before the pandemic. Before the pandemic, I got into getting one for a single speed setup but had to cancel it because I couldn't find a supplier who had my size. It was more of the timing, 'coz several months later, my size did crop up... but I already have an SS.
I haven't seen any in depth reviews among these builts but so far I've yet to hear/read any complaints and/or catastrophic failures. So that's a good sign.
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After The Ride / Re: Do you guys get crap from friends for building a chiner?
« on: April 18, 2022, 02:33:24 AM »
I got a couple of groups.
One group doesn't give a hoot what brand or make my bikes are. They are more focused on the kind of rides I do. They do, however, praise my cf or titanium bike for the material's reputation.
The other group is composed of guys who are more financially successful. They don't give me crap for having Chinese bikes (custom titanium) as they've seen mine were thoughfully done... or because I still out-climb/paced most of them on their branded gravel bikes with my Chinese mtb. They just don't talk much about my bikes most of the time. It's always some guy's Ritchey, Ibis, Niner, Cannondale, Surly or other big brand names. Sort of a snub, if you must. But often times, they have some topics up (on FB & Messenger groups) about new features on new branded bikes and I just drop a pic of my 4 year old bike that already have those features.
One group doesn't give a hoot what brand or make my bikes are. They are more focused on the kind of rides I do. They do, however, praise my cf or titanium bike for the material's reputation.
The other group is composed of guys who are more financially successful. They don't give me crap for having Chinese bikes (custom titanium) as they've seen mine were thoughfully done... or because I still out-climb/paced most of them on their branded gravel bikes with my Chinese mtb. They just don't talk much about my bikes most of the time. It's always some guy's Ritchey, Ibis, Niner, Cannondale, Surly or other big brand names. Sort of a snub, if you must. But often times, they have some topics up (on FB & Messenger groups) about new features on new branded bikes and I just drop a pic of my 4 year old bike that already have those features.
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: ZTTO 54T Star Rachet upgrade kit for DT Swiss hubs
« on: April 06, 2022, 09:58:33 PM »Are you using the DT Swiss grease?
No, I'm not. Just some cheap no brand grease.
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: ZTTO 54T Star Rachet upgrade kit for DT Swiss hubs
« on: April 06, 2022, 04:16:39 AM »
It's now April 2022... and after April Fool's day. With close to 5,000km, my cheap ZTTO star rachets are still in good working condition.
Sorry the pic doesn't show the full details. The bike was being serviced and I just did a quick snap. But the mechanic was quite impressed with it's condition.
Sorry the pic doesn't show the full details. The bike was being serviced and I just did a quick snap. But the mechanic was quite impressed with it's condition.