Hi
I'm new to this forum. My friend has shown me a picture of a Titanflex Transition bike that he wishes to buy and setup as a roadbike. I've heard of problems with some early Zipp beams coming loose and I'm wondering what riders experience is with Titanflex bikes? The top-tube looks pretty narrow, and the beam looks as if it is only held in place with 1 bolt (however that is done). My other concern for him is that the frame is Aluminium, and hence relatively brittle, I know that BikeFriday's, that also have a beam bike use a steel frame and 2 securing bolts.
Have there been any frame or mounting bolt failures?
thanks
Tintin
I'm new to this forum. My friend has shown me a picture of a Titanflex Transition bike that he wishes to buy and setup as a roadbike. I've heard of problems with some early Zipp beams coming loose and I'm wondering what riders experience is with Titanflex bikes? The top-tube looks pretty narrow, and the beam looks as if it is only held in place with 1 bolt (however that is done). My other concern for him is that the frame is Aluminium, and hence relatively brittle, I know that BikeFriday's, that also have a beam bike use a steel frame and 2 securing bolts.
Have there been any frame or mounting bolt failures?
thanks
Tintin