Just wondering if anybody has a titanium mtb they use for XC racing? I’m so keen to build one up for longevity reasons… If there is anyone a pic would be awesome! Cheers :beers:

Oh mate that looks beautiful. Just asking, why did you move away from it? I’m 38years old and think I’ve got one more hardtail left in me!!!

In all honesty - 650B wheels. I’ve now gone to 29 inch wheels. I love my Pivot Les, but I’d gladly have another titanium bike!

I think it depends on how competitive and at what level you are racing at? Compared to a carbon bike, it will probably be a little heavier, and maybe not quite as stiff. If you are just racing locally, sure why not, race the bike you like the best. If you are at the pointy end, then a purpose built …

A titanium hardtail with good geometry and a good fork would be great for XC racing. Plus everyone will want to talk to you about your bike after the race.

My son races XC on a Salsa A La Carte from circa 2015 (I think): [image] We were lucky to get it second hand from a local bike shop when he first got into MTB. Other than a newer set of forks (that pic is a couple of years old now) it still looks like new.

What an amazing bike. That won’t age at all!!!

Yeah that’s what I am thinking!

Yeah it’s for club races and the occasional interstate. I was thinking I’d just upgrade that parts…but things can change like wheel sizes over time.

Wheel size … that makes perfect sense!

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Schmiken April 5, 2021, 9:42am 2

I used to race a Kingdom Double9 around the UK. It was comfy, fast and low maintenance. I’ve moved away from racing now, so have a Pivot Les SS currently and a new Mach 4 SL on the way.

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