Author Topic: Titan or IP-036 or ?  (Read 8565 times)

brmeyer135

Re: Titan or IP-036 or ?
« Reply #15 on: January 18, 2015, 06:39:15 AM »
Guess this is another option - I see from the other chiner list that
the Titan comes in a SL model - meaning superlight and weighs 1700 vs. most at 1950+
I don't actually see it available on their site and the post is saying it is available in a month or so.

brmeyer135

Re: Titan or IP-036 or ?
« Reply #16 on: January 21, 2015, 02:16:14 PM »
What big name frame does the 036 closely imitate?
I thought the camber evo but rear shock area is distinctly differnent....the downtube is near identical though.

Carbon_Dude

Re: Titan or IP-036 or ?
« Reply #17 on: January 21, 2015, 03:10:57 PM »
Last I checked, the Titan was not available in 12x142 thru axle, as I think the design is a few years old.

The IP-036 is very close to a SCOTT Spark.  I have ridden both and I can confirm they are very close to each other in ride performance.
2019 Stumpjumper Expert 29/27.5+
2017 Santa Cruz Stigmata
2017 Trek Stache 9.8 (29+)
2016 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon Comp 6Fattie (27.5+) (Sold)
2016 Trek Stache 9 (29+) w/upgrades (Sold)
2014 -036 Full Suspension Chiner (Sold)
2013 -057 Hardtail Carbon Chiner (Sold)
Atlanta, GA

brmeyer135

Re: Titan or IP-036 or ?
« Reply #18 on: January 21, 2015, 04:34:40 PM »
So, the Titan has been expanded.
There is an:
XC version - Titan NL
XC light - Titan SL
DH - Titan DH - not sold in europe
Trail/Enduro - TitanX
dropouts are optional
I attached the catalog I received from them - not sure how good it will show.  Send them an email if interested
Otherwise, they have taken the Titan the farthest of any vendor and there is a frame for every discipline.
Edit:  the link works good

Carbon_Dude

Re: Titan or IP-036 or ?
« Reply #19 on: January 21, 2015, 05:00:05 PM »
Lots of nice frames in that catalog.
2019 Stumpjumper Expert 29/27.5+
2017 Santa Cruz Stigmata
2017 Trek Stache 9.8 (29+)
2016 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon Comp 6Fattie (27.5+) (Sold)
2016 Trek Stache 9 (29+) w/upgrades (Sold)
2014 -036 Full Suspension Chiner (Sold)
2013 -057 Hardtail Carbon Chiner (Sold)
Atlanta, GA

Andy

Re: Titan or IP-036 or ?
« Reply #20 on: January 21, 2015, 08:56:09 PM »
Beware the Titan from carbonality!!!  Horrible product, horrible service.   my friend bought one and it was a nightmare.  Compressed and jammed time and time again.  Company unresponsive and wouldn't take responsibility.  Finally the frame broke.....good riddance. 

Get the IP036.  It's got a great track record.  I've been thrilled with mine.
Andy
Ip036
LTK023

Carbon_Dude

Re: Titan or IP-036 or ?
« Reply #21 on: January 21, 2015, 09:26:06 PM »
I've been very happy with my IP-036 I built last year.
2019 Stumpjumper Expert 29/27.5+
2017 Santa Cruz Stigmata
2017 Trek Stache 9.8 (29+)
2016 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon Comp 6Fattie (27.5+) (Sold)
2016 Trek Stache 9 (29+) w/upgrades (Sold)
2014 -036 Full Suspension Chiner (Sold)
2013 -057 Hardtail Carbon Chiner (Sold)
Atlanta, GA

brmeyer135

Re: Titan or IP-036 or ?
« Reply #22 on: January 22, 2015, 04:52:21 PM »
The 036 is probably the way to go - I just personally like the DSK098(spec enduro) looking frame better.
I thought the Titan might be a player with all the choice but Andy, you give me pause there.
I am in no rush and looking forward to more offerings in the future.