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Metal Frames / Re: Titanium Gravel Bike
« on: June 19, 2026, 01:23:22 PM »
The Lightspeed Ghishallo is an extreme example.
The weight of Waltly gravel frames apparently ranges between 1.5 and 1.7 kg (size M), which is significantly heavier (0.5–0.7 kg) than carbon frames.
Are the 3D-printed titanium parts as light and durable as welded tubes? Is 3D printing technology mature enough in this regard?
Titanium seems to be the best material for frames in general; so far, the issue has been more about material processing.
Incidentally, Lightspeed's standard gravel frames weigh around 1.5 kg, so the difference to Waltly isn't that significant.
But who actually manufactures the lightest titanium gravel frames in China?
The weight of Waltly gravel frames apparently ranges between 1.5 and 1.7 kg (size M), which is significantly heavier (0.5–0.7 kg) than carbon frames.
Are the 3D-printed titanium parts as light and durable as welded tubes? Is 3D printing technology mature enough in this regard?
Titanium seems to be the best material for frames in general; so far, the issue has been more about material processing.
Incidentally, Lightspeed's standard gravel frames weigh around 1.5 kg, so the difference to Waltly isn't that significant.
But who actually manufactures the lightest titanium gravel frames in China?
