Triton Titan frame review

[GizmoDuck]

Originally Posted by Eiserne Hand

I like titanium, nothing comes close to the look of a sandblasted titaniumframe. I does not rust, it is resistant against scratches. I just get a MTB frame welded.

That's why I like Titanium. I have friends with 10-15yr old titanium bike frames. They upgrade the entire groupset every few years and it still look like a brand new top of the line bike.

I've had carbon bikes that look a bit sad after a couple of seasons use.

Depends if you're the type who buys a new frame every year or two.

[Dr D]

I'm going to resurrect this thread since I'm slowly working on my communicycle. I’ve decided to build an upper end 24” unicycle for both commuting and muni. I don’t mind spending the money on Titanium as long as it really is worth it. That seems to be the greatest challenge for the sport. It’s very rare to have an opportunity to ride several different types of unicycles and decide from experience.

Has any serious thought been put into bamboo unicycle frames? I read a bit on one thread with one fellow claiming he had made one, but alas the picture link is broken and there is no follow up information for its abilities.

http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73120

Bamboo bicycles apparently absorb vibration, but I wonder if the joints can be made strong enough to handle a serious municycle or even the day to day use commuting to and from.

Does anyone have experience working with Bamboo?
Does anyone have any stats to back up the pros and cons of steel vs aluminum vs titanium, or is it just a weight game?

[Nurse Ben]

I think they sell bambo uni frames in Japan, might want to do some searching, seems like I saw them on a Japanese unicycle shop webpage.

[PeterG]

I have just builded up My new custom 26" Triton and after only my 1st ride it's the best Muni I have riding!
Stiff and fast!
Pete G..

[jaco_flans]

I've been riding my custom Trials Triton since about a week now at my right heigh and I totaly love it! I just feels awesome!

[OutdoorJunkie]

Originally Posted by jaco_flans

I've been riding my custom Trials Triton since about a week now at my right heigh and I totaly love it! I just feels awesome!

When you say ''it feels awesome" how does it feel better than your KH frame? Thanks

[jaco_flans]

Originally Posted by OutdoorJunkie

When you say ''it feels awesome" how does it feel better than your KH frame? Thanks

It's hard to say, it feels really stiff, and I dont know if that's just me but I can spin my FullOutSpins eaier on my Triton that my KH, as well as 360 hoptwists. Its feeling is also different. I just love it

[PeterG]

Well I have been riding my new TRITON 26" Muni for the last 8 weeks I'm still in love with it It is so stiff and rides SO well I still can not believe it.
I just can not put it in words climbing is fun Stiff no brake to rim at all!
Turning is positve and the ride is soft.
And at last room for mud so I can ride on wet days too.

[Nurse Ben]

Nice looking uni, but you need a better tire

[Nurse Ben]

When you say ''it feels awesome" how does it feel better than your KH frame? Thanks

Not to be a downer, but having ridden a Ti frame and Ti hub, and having broken the hub, and having friends who ride Ti frames, and having seen those break as well, I think the Ti thing may be in some ways more smoke and mirrors than reality.

I have steel, chromoly, aluminum, and ti frames in my uni quiver.
The flexiest frame is the ti, hands down. Granted, it could be the frame build, but then this is my second frame so at this point I kinda know hwo ti flexes.
The next flexiest frame is the steel/chromoly, though not as flexy as ti, it's still noticeably more flexible than aluminum.
Least flexy frame is my KH, 24, 29, 36, all ride very nicely, minimal leg flex, so less brake rub.

My biggest issues with frame flex is brake rub, which is not just about frame stuffness, but also wheel flex, wheel size, wheel build, etc

I think that we culd have less frame flex if the frame design were modifed as we see in the Hunter and Nimbus, so four smaller legs to prevent twist and better control flex; also provides a protected place for mounting the brake.

Best reason for getting Ti: Weight to strength and BLING factor.

But seriously, aluminum is just as good, just as light, and less flexy.

Though I gotta admit, those Tritons sure are pretty

[jogi]

hey Ben,
I won´t say that could not happen but until now I have not heared about a broken Triton.
As I said once before - not every titanium alloy is stiff and and not every design is stiff - but at all Triton frames are designed to be stiff and we use an excellent titanium alloy.
the advantage of Triton is not only the material its also the design.

may be you will have the chance to test one - than you can make your own conclusion about the Triton.

Cheers Jogi

[PeterG]

Originally Posted by Nurse Ben

Nice looking uni, but you need a better tire

HA HA The Rubber Queen is One of the best tyres for Riding in Pumice and we have loads of Pumice around Taupo (New Zealand).
I ride XC Muni
Pete G

[PeterG]

Nurse Ben Not to be a downer, but having ridden a Ti frame and Ti hub, and having broken the hub, and having friends who ride Ti frames, and having seen those break as well, I think the Ti thing may be in some ways more smoke and mirrors than reality.

Pure Ti with break all the Time! TRITON is not a Pure ti Frame.


I have steel, chromoly, aluminum, and ti frames in my uni quiver.
The flexiest frame is the ti, hands down. Granted, it could be the frame build, but then this is my second frame so at this point I kinda know hwo ti flexes.
The next flexiest frame is the steel/chromoly, though not as flexy as ti, it's still noticeably more flexible than aluminum.
Least flexy frame is my KH, 24, 29, 36, all ride very nicely, minimal leg flex, so less brake rub.

I had a KH26" frame and the brake Rub was a PAIN With a TRITON there is No Brake rub!! Thats No Brake Rub!!


My biggest issues with frame flex is brake rub, which is not just about frame stuffness, but also wheel flex, wheel size, wheel build, etc.

I Build my own wheels and have NO wheel Flex So its just the Frame.


I think that we culd have less frame flex if the frame design were modifed as we see in the Hunter and Nimbus, so four smaller legs to prevent twist and better control flex; also provides a protected place for mounting the brake.

Try a TRITON


Best reason for getting Ti: Weight to strength and BLING factor.


It have Build it all in Silver to cut down on the Bling thing?


But seriously, aluminum is just as good, just as light, and less flexy.


True Aluminum is flexy unlike Ti


Though I gotta admit, those Tritons sure are pretty

Pete G

[Mountainuni1]

Originally Posted by PeterG

Nurse Ben Not to be a downer, but having ridden a Ti frame and Ti hub, and having broken the hub, and having friends who ride Ti frames, and having seen those break as well, I think the Ti thing may be in some ways more smoke and mirrors than reality.

Pure Ti with break all the Time! TRITON is not a Pure ti Frame.


I have steel, chromoly, aluminum, and ti frames in my uni quiver.
The flexiest frame is the ti, hands down. Granted, it could be the frame build, but then this is my second frame so at this point I kinda know hwo ti flexes.
The next flexiest frame is the steel/chromoly, though not as flexy as ti, it's still noticeably more flexible than aluminum.
Least flexy frame is my KH, 24, 29, 36, all ride very nicely, minimal leg flex, so less brake rub.

I had a KH26" frame and the brake Rub was a PAIN With a TRITON there is No Brake rub!! Thats No Brake Rub!!


My biggest issues with frame flex is brake rub, which is not just about frame stuffness, but also wheel flex, wheel size, wheel build, etc.

I Build my own wheels and have NO wheel Flex So its just the Frame.


I think that we culd have less frame flex if the frame design were modifed as we see in the Hunter and Nimbus, so four smaller legs to prevent twist and better control flex; also provides a protected place for mounting the brake.

Try a TRITON


Best reason for getting Ti: Weight to strength and BLING factor.


It have Build it all in Silver to cut down on the Bling thing?


But seriously, aluminum is just as good, just as light, and less flexy.


True Aluminum is flexy unlike Ti


Though I gotta admit, those Tritons sure are pretty

Pete G

I'm interested to hear from Triton riders about their experiences with the Mountainuni Disc. I can't speak to Frame Flex or lack thereof, since I'm not riding Ti yet, But,... wouldn't a disc rotor, mounted at the crank negate any negatives posed with a flexy frame. So whether Aluminum, Steel or Ti, Whether Ti is more flexy or less flexy, the manufacturer who brings to market, a frame with Disc Mount tab wins the "braking" race.

[Nurse Ben]

Holy thread resurrection!

SO yeah, I still have the Ti frame, but it's in strorage, may ultimately sell it. I've been riding a Surly 26 and a KH 29.

I also build all of my wheels and have been building wheels for a few years, so I can tell when brake rub is frame or wheel.

Ti is flexy, certainly a Ti alloy could have different properties, but then the same could be said of steel or aluminum, so yeah, design is really the biggest part of how a frame feels. A flexy frame can ride "softer".

I do think there is an element of bling envy, so we think TI is better so therefore it is. After breaking a Ti hub and dealing with flexy Ti, my days of Ti envy are fading, just steel for me thanks or aluminum if that's what there is.

Though I wouldn't mind getting a Triton, I don't think I'd spend my money that way these days, instead I'm waiting on the new UDC Oregon 26, disc hub, LM, Larry, yeah!