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Re: Softail titanium MTB 29/27.5+ (all mountain - bikepacking)
Quote from: Icyseanfitz on May 05, 2021, 01:34:34 PM
Beautiful, I think my next build after I finish my Ican p9 will be something custom in either steel or Ti. If you don't mind me asking, how much did the frame cost?

1 100 USD

Quote from: cst_jpr on May 05, 2021, 02:26:22 PM
Cool design.
How much travel are you actually seeing in the rear? The plate looks relatively thick, I'm surprised it would flex like that.

The plate is 6mm thick (vs 3mm suggested by Titan). Leon bikes (Semita and Montem), well known here in France are 8mm thick. A rear shock optimization is advised (low friction, low compresion, dynamic rebound).

The Leon Semita gives 85mm with 165x38 rear shock.
I chose 190x40mm shock compatibility => let's say around 90mm of rear travel.

This kind of softails are well known for their incredible grip while climbing.
I wanted something that seats between a real full suspension and a hardtail, with low care.
May 06, 2021, 01:23:04 AM 		1
Re: Softail titanium MTB 29/27.5+ (all mountain - bikepacking) Frame received.
2 483g with sliding dropouts. +150g than I expected but it is a detail.


With 6mm titanium plate, it is flexy and should be strong enough. Let's see it in video :
https://streamable.com/8b3jam

Let's the build start !
May 17, 2021, 03:04:50 AM 		1
Re: Softail titanium MTB 29/27.5+ (all mountain - bikepacking) I am waiting for a rear axle and nipples to mount my rear wheel... The build is standby. I will post a picture once finished and then a review once ridden 100-500km

Leon is made in Asia, in HTTC factory (I can't find any information about them).
I don't know how walty/xacd/titan/HTTC... are organised. Maybe they share (partially ?) or subcontract in same factories.
May 28, 2021, 02:12:50 AM 		1
Re: New Wheel Day - Elite Wheels BWT Disc
Quote from: curvenut on July 14, 2021, 09:55:41 PM

 I just check the alibaba vendor,  it says  Type: Tubeless

but is it clincher compatible too ??   I am confused.

TLDR: It's a tubeless ready(TR)/tubeless compatible(TC) rim (these terms are interchangeable)
Meaning that it has a rim profile capable of accommodating a tubeless tire, but will still take a clincher as well. 

In reality, most tubeless rims are actually TR
In fact, the difference between TR rim and a standard clincher is pretty small. To the point where some have success converting a clincher rim to tubeless.  YMMV.
The rim profile on the TR just helps a tubeless tire mate better with the rim for a tighter seal.

However, there are dedicated tubeless rims where the spoke holes are covered, and they have a special rim profile to mate with special tubeless tires to create a seal with tape or sealant  (eg UST tubeless).
This is not that type of wheel.
July 15, 2021, 07:17:56 AM 		1
Re: New Wheel Day - Elite Wheels BWT Disc To piggy back this, tubeless compatible wheels are hooked. You can get tubeless rims that are unhooked (hooked are called crotchet i think). Hookless tubeless rims can not fit a standard clincher. So make sure it contains a hook.
July 15, 2021, 08:21:25 AM 		1
Re: Softail titanium MTB 29/27.5+ (all mountain - bikepacking) Mini 2 days trip +3 000m elevation in the French Alps

Everything to sleep in a drybag under the downtube.
650 mL of water ( :o )
Food and night clothe in the framebag.
Rain vest in a food pouch of the handlebar.
Rain pant in a ziplock under the saddle.
All the tools in the One Up pump.
July 20, 2021, 02:52:43 AM 		1
Re: Softail titanium MTB 29/27.5+ (all mountain - bikepacking) Yo,

I mounted a rear 27.5+ wheel.
DT Swiss 180 ceramic hub 12x148
Pillar X-tra 1420 spokes
Chiner 27.5+ carbon rim, without holes in rim bed  8)





Mounted with a Schwalbe Nobby Nic 3.00" => complete rear wheel + 400g
It fits perfectly.





It sucks the road when climbing.
But it rides sooooooo good on technical downhill.
Definitely the rear wheel that I will bring most of the time in the mountains trails.
The front tire will be replaced by a Maxxis Assegai => +300g







The 29x2.35 will only be mounted for light bikepacking or fast rolling events.
September 13, 2021, 05:25:37 AM 		1
Re: TopCarbon TCGF066 gravel frame Alright, pulled the trigger on the XS! I guess I'll keep updating this thread to keep track of the journey. Not my first China build, so it should be smooth sailing... hopefully! I also got the integrated handlebar, but chose a non-flared option instead.

 Will be converting my wifes canti cx bike build to this, so besides a bottom bracket and calipers, I should have everything I need!
November 30, 2021, 12:47:51 PM 		1