Author Topic: Feedback on Titanium chains.  (Read 2631 times)

tripleDot

Feedback on Titanium chains.
« on: November 17, 2016, 02:11:22 AM »
Are titanium chains worth it?  I'm not really after the weight but they do fight rust better than the ordinary chains.  Which is a plus with me as I do tend to forget to clean/lubricate my chains.  Are they more durable or just a weight-weenie thingy?

They cost 3-4 times more locally.


July 2020 - Custom Waltly Ti 29er
Nov 2018 - Custom Waltly Ti Gravel
Apr 2018 - CS-496 29x3.0 - stripped
Feb 2018 - CS-RB01 (SS Road)
Sep 2016 - CS-RB01 (road sold)
Jun 2016 - Chinese CF XC - stripped
Mar 2016 - Haro Projekt (sold)
Feb 2008 - Jamis Durango 29 (sold)
Mar 2001 - Scott Scale (sold)

SportingGoods

Re: Feedback on Titanium chains.
« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2016, 03:30:58 AM »
I'd say that if you don't maintain your chain, Ti or not, it won't last long. Rust won't attack it but it will still wear out quickly. I'm a bit of a maniac but I wipe my chain after every ride with a rag (same with RD pulleys, chainrings), then add a minimal amount of Teflon based lubricant.
That said, 3-4x the price of a regular chain is a very good price!

I really need to visit Asia...

seahog32

Re: Feedback on Titanium chains.
« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2016, 03:22:42 PM »
No personal experience with titanium chains. However, considering how fast titanium cogs wear out and the fact that chain is the one single part that requires the most frequent replacement, I personally would not even touch one, weight weenie or not .

tripleDot

Re: Feedback on Titanium chains.
« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2016, 02:10:29 AM »
@seahog, that's what I wanted to hear, Ti's durability against wear and tear. I didn't know Ti cogs wear out fast.

@SG, you should visit Asia... even if it's not the Philippines.
July 2020 - Custom Waltly Ti 29er
Nov 2018 - Custom Waltly Ti Gravel
Apr 2018 - CS-496 29x3.0 - stripped
Feb 2018 - CS-RB01 (SS Road)
Sep 2016 - CS-RB01 (road sold)
Jun 2016 - Chinese CF XC - stripped
Mar 2016 - Haro Projekt (sold)
Feb 2008 - Jamis Durango 29 (sold)
Mar 2001 - Scott Scale (sold)

SportingGoods

Re: Feedback on Titanium chains.
« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2016, 03:02:50 AM »
Hi tripleDot,

Thanks for educating me :)
I was curious and searched for Philippines and Asia. It looks like the answer is pretty complex!
http://thediplomat.com/2010/12/are-filipinos-asian/

tripleDot

Re: Feedback on Titanium chains.
« Reply #5 on: November 18, 2016, 09:54:57 PM »
@SG, all I can say is, that author is just looking from a tiny crack in a wall when writing that piece.  Don't let one guy's opinions be the basis of how you will look at the Philippines or Asia for thst matter.  It can sound pretty complex but then again what country isn't?
« Last Edit: November 19, 2016, 12:55:49 AM by tripleDot »
July 2020 - Custom Waltly Ti 29er
Nov 2018 - Custom Waltly Ti Gravel
Apr 2018 - CS-496 29x3.0 - stripped
Feb 2018 - CS-RB01 (SS Road)
Sep 2016 - CS-RB01 (road sold)
Jun 2016 - Chinese CF XC - stripped
Mar 2016 - Haro Projekt (sold)
Feb 2008 - Jamis Durango 29 (sold)
Mar 2001 - Scott Scale (sold)