Testing the Titus Carbon Rockstar 29er. I took our carbon version of the Rockstar out in Forest Park last night to get a training ride in and to test the build.  I built it from parts around the warehouse and from the FTM I had been on the last couple months.  The primary purpose was to get the feel of the bike in.   I rode the Portland made Aluminum version while in the UK and really liked it.  The new geometry is a bit slacked and made the bike feel more comfortable to ride over long distances.  Perfect for those all-day in the seat type rides.  The aluminum version also felt very stable at speed which is confidence boosting. I was expecting something close to that type of ride in this version.  I was satisfied with the outcome for this bike. Granted it is a demo of our future frame coming soon and I had to tweak some things, but I think our design team really did a nice job on this frame. I can’t wait for the end result to show up. This bike rode like the Aluminum version, except it seemed like I was able to keep it rolling faster.  That could be the reduced frame weight, or the fact that my training is working.  The aluminum version was also setup with a front thru axle Rockshox fork and the difference is noticeable between the two.  I would love to pair the production version of this carbon frame with the Maxle type front end.    A couple interesting notes are the internally routed cabling and the direct mount front derailleur.  The internal routing makes for a nice frame look and also having full length cable housing makes for cleaner longer lasting cables.  Both of which are a great idea.  The direct mount setup for the front derailleur is one of those smack-me-in-the-head great ideas that may come close to making me rescinding my hatred of the front mechanicals.  Setup is as easy as bolt it on and adjust the swing. Cool. Every bike with a clamp should have this option instead*. More to come as I beat on this frame… J You may notice the extended steer tube. This fork is like the village girlfriend and gets passed around.  I did not cut it as the next bike it goes on may need a longer steer tube. * yes, I understand that some suspension designs need a clamp or E-type FD, but in general this type of connection seems better. 
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Testing the Titus Carbon Rockstar 29er.

I took our carbon version of the Rockstar out in Forest Park last night to get a training ride in and to test the build.  I built it from parts around the warehouse and from the FTM I had been on the last couple months.  The primary purpose was to get the feel of the bike in.  

I rode the Portland made Aluminum version while in the UK and really liked it.  The new geometry is a bit slacked and made the bike feel more comfortable to ride over long distances.  Perfect for those all-day in the seat type rides.  The aluminum version also felt very stable at speed which is confidence boosting.

I was expecting something close to that type of ride in this version.  I was satisfied with the outcome for this bike. Granted it is a demo of our future frame coming soon and I had to tweak some things, but I think our design team really did a nice job on this frame. I can’t wait for the end result to show up.

This bike rode like the Aluminum version, except it seemed like I was able to keep it rolling faster.  That could be the reduced frame weight, or the fact that my training is working.  The aluminum version was also setup with a front thru axle Rockshox fork and the difference is noticeable between the two.  I would love to pair the production version of this carbon frame with the Maxle type front end.   

A couple interesting notes are the internally routed cabling and the direct mount front derailleur.  The internal routing makes for a nice frame look and also having full length cable housing makes for cleaner longer lasting cables.  Both of which are a great idea.  The direct mount setup for the front derailleur is one of those smack-me-in-the-head great ideas that may come close to making me rescinding my hatred of the front mechanicals.  Setup is as easy as bolt it on and adjust the swing. Cool. Every bike with a clamp should have this option instead*.

More to come as I beat on this frame…

J

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You may notice the extended steer tube. This fork is like the village girlfriend and gets passed around.  I did not cut it as the next bike it goes on may need a longer steer tube.

* yes, I understand that some suspension designs need a clamp or E-type FD, but in general this type of connection seems better. 

TITUS ROCKSTAR 29ER – UNBOXED, WEIGHED & FIRST RIDES BikeRumor has a short write-up on the Titus Rockstar. Click the image for more
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TITUS ROCKSTAR 29ER – UNBOXED, WEIGHED & FIRST RIDES

BikeRumor has a short write-up on the Titus Rockstar.

Click the image for more

Source: bikerumor.com

SNEAK PEEK: The Titus Rockstar 29er in carbon. Once a dream, it is now getting closer to reality. The carbon version of the Rockstar is back on schedule after some delays of the language sort.  Estimated release date of “in the fall if all goes well”.  Like most the other bikes in the Titus line up this new one should be almost identical to its Aluminum brother, but with a few tweaks to accommodate the different frame material.  The medium frame should clock in at a a nice 4 pounds when all said and done.   More to come as I get more info, until then enjoy the photos:
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SNEAK PEEK: The Titus Rockstar 29er in carbon.

Once a dream, it is now getting closer to reality. The carbon version of the Rockstar is back on schedule after some delays of the language sort.  Estimated release date of “in the fall if all goes well”.  Like most the other bikes in the Titus line up this new one should be almost identical to its Aluminum brother, but with a few tweaks to accommodate the different frame material.  The medium frame should clock in at a a nice 4 pounds when all said and done.  

More to come as I get more info, until then enjoy the photos:

Titus Rockstar 29er Carbon ready for the mountains

Titus Rockstar Carbon

Titus Rockstar 29er Carbon