Has anyone tried titanium handlebars and if so, do they absorb much shock?

Has anyone tried titanium handlebars and if so, do they absorb much shock?

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I think the wallet absorbs most of the shock.

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I think the wallet absorbs most of the shock.

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About £100 would be worth paying if they are shock absorbing. A friend of mine has a titanium framed mountain bike with no suspension, says it flexes enough to not need shock absorbers. But he could be saying that to make me envious, which is working.

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TiTo-Titanium-handlebar-31-8mm-740mm/dp/B078HZ741X/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=

carbon bars would be better but ti comes in grades and the most strongest is grade 4.

A friend of mine has a titanium framed mountain bike with no suspension, says it flexes enough to not need shock absorbers.

 

I have a titanium framed hardtail mountain bike, and it does flex fairly well on the rear end.

 

But it has Marzochi air Bomber front suspension forks.

I have a titanium framed hardtail mountain bike, and it does flex fairly well on the rear end.

 

But it has Marzochi air Bomber front suspension forks.

 

Now YOU'RE making me envious! When hitting bumps, have you noticed your titanium handlebars wobbling a bit? It would be good if they wobbled a bit.

I used to have a 6al/4v mtb. Compared to everything else ive ridden, alloy ,steel(not carbon) I was quite a forgiving ride.

 

Ti bars take a bit of the buzz out of riding

 

During my red phase

During my Purple phase -

 

Shame I sold this, it had a very nice chris king titanium headset.

Edited September 15, 20223 yr by AndyBike

I used to have a 6al/4v mtb. Compared to everything else ive ridden, alloy steel(not carbon) I was quite a forgiving ride.

 

Ti bars take a bit of the buzz out of riding

 

During my red phase

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During my Purple phase -

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Very nice! Seems everyone is intent on making me envious! Are those purple hubs Hopes? Just one of those costs more than my bike (before conversion)

 

Ti bars take a bit of the buzz out of riding

 

Is that because they DO flex a bit, absorb shocks a little? In your opinion, would they smooth out the jarring while going over potholes to any significant extent?

Yeah. Hope pro4 rear, and a Hope XC front.

 

I had a nos xc front for years and begged just about everyone who i knew had the matching rear to sell me it, but they were hoping the same and i never managed to get the pair up.

Eventually I just had got the rear pro4 so i could get the bike built.

 

Since buying the Ebike, I've split it all up for sale if I can tempt you with anything Im sure we could come to an arrangement on price. Im cool with offers.

Hope purple -

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/hope-purple-goodies.446849/#post-3275922

My Gold phase also now for sale

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/gold-hope-individual-prices.446848/

Edited September 15, 20223 yr by AndyBike

Is that because they DO flex a bit, absorb shocks a little? In your opinion, would they smooth out the jarring while going over potholes to any significant extent?

They do remove a bit yes. Not as jarring if you thump into something.

They do remove a bit yes. Not as jarring if you thump into something.

 

Thank you, that's excatly what I was hoping to hear! If they take the jarring away from potholes a bit, it'd be well worth spending twice-ish as much as I would have on aluminium. Hope do make some very nice kit. I may transfer the conversion kit to a better bike in future, then I'd have more upgrade choice.

Now YOU'RE making me envious! When hitting bumps, have you noticed your titanium handlebars wobbling a bit? It would be good if they wobbled a bit.

 

The bars are Kore on checking, maybe I should add titanium ?.

 

And the setup does not wobble at all, all very stable and absorbs shocks very well indeed. The setup is just great on the modern moonscape that passes for roads these days, smoothing away the potholes.

 

Oh and its got original Hope M4s front and back. Picture is berfore adding electric stuff.

 

Just get a Redshift Shockstop it does what it says on the tin. Takes the road buzz out and softens potholes. Although it’s not suspension as such. I have been using one for some time and it certainly saves my wrists.

Just get a Redshift Shockstop it does what it says on the tin.

 

 

Weighs a super lightweight 13oz(or 363grams)

 

..... and only £179.99

 

Or you can have the pro version for a smidgen more at £269.99 and is slimmed down to an even lighter 1/2 pound

Edited September 16, 20223 yr by AndyBike

Just get a Redshift Shockstop it does what it says on the tin. Takes the road buzz out and softens potholes. Although it’s not suspension as such. I have been using one for some time and it certainly saves my wrists.

 

Seeing that mentioned on another thread prompted my enquiry about whether titanium handlebars absorb much shock, because the Redshirt can't be fiitted to the bike I have presently. I can fit titanium handlebars. I'll have more choice for upgrades once I redshift my conversion kit to a better bike.

Edited September 16, 20223 yr by I893469365902345609348566

The bars are Kore on checking, maybe I should add titanium ?.

 

And the setup does not wobble at all, all very stable and absorbs shocks very well indeed. The setup is just great on the modern moonscape that passes for roads these days, smoothing away the potholes.

 

Oh and its got original Hope M4s front and back. Picture is berfore adding electric stuff.

 

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My envy has hit Chandrasekhar's limit! Have you got a photo of your bike after conversion? I'd like to show it to my friend who has a non-electric titanium framed bike, to make him envious for a change. What are those shocks?

Have you got a photo of your bike after conversion? I'd like to show it to my friend who has a non-electric titanium framed bike, to make him envious for a change. What are those shocks?

 

Not an up to date one, which I should really take for insurance purposes, give me a day or so.

 

Since it was originally converted, I had my old Hope M4s serviced and put back on and swapped the saddle for what else but a Brooks Conquest. Also put the Shimano 9 speed cassette and gears back on.

 

The Shocks are Marzoochi Bomber MXC Air, 2002. Yes they are that old, but have only needed pumping back up once, that was maybe 6 years ago.

 

The titanium frame in the picture is also about that old, but the beauty of titanium is it dont need painting and can look as good as new even after 20 years.

Weighs a super lightweight 13oz(or 363grams)

 

..... and only £179.99

 

Or you can have the pro version for a smidgen more at £269.99 and is slimmed down to an even lighter 1/2 pound

Oh dear a weight weeny, get real it’s an electric bike forum. What price do you put on wrist joint problems in later life. I paid considerably less than your quoted price and if you checked the actual weight it is 294g for the 110mm with two elastomers. Are titanium handlebars much cheaper in reality and for a marginal improvement.

What price do you put on wrist joint problems in later life.

 

I've been riding 30 years, and i dont have any wrist problems. Stop trying to justify it, you're making yourself look silly.

 

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I take it your forks are Ahead ?. otherwise.... The Original -

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165670184157?hash=item2692b664dd:g:gxUAAOSwtPNjHehE

Edited September 16, 20223 yr by AndyBike

I've been riding 30 years, and i dont have any wrist problems. Stop trying to justify it, you're making yourself look silly.

 

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I take it your forks are Ahead ?. otherwise.... The Original -

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165670184157?hash=item2692b664dd:g:gxUAAOSwtPNjHehE

I've been riding 30 years, and i dont have any wrist problems. Stop trying to justify it, you're making yourself look silly.

 

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I take it your forks are Ahead ?. otherwise.... The Original -

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165670184157?hash=item2692b664dd:g:gxUAAOSwtPNjHehE

I've been riding 30 years, and i dont have any wrist problems. Stop trying to justify it, you're making yourself look silly.

 

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I take it your forks are Ahead ?. otherwise.... The Original -

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165670184157?hash=item2692b664dd:g:gxUAAOSwtPNjHehE

I take it that Andy bike is still relatively young from his rather unnecessary comment. I trust his opinion is based on actually trying a shock stop stem and not just conjecture?

I started to get wrist problems in my 30s, now another 40 + years on I can unequivocally state from first hand experience it has helped me and reduced my wrist pain. I have been using a Shock stop stem for about 3 years now, so I don’t need to justify it. If you don’t suffer any discomfort in this respect then I am very happy for you, you are a lucky one and yes why would you need such a thing.

My envy has hit Chandrasekhar's limit! Have you got a photo of your bike after conversion? I'd like to show it to my friend who has a non-electric titanium framed bike, to make him envious for a change.

 

 

 

 

I take it that Andy bike is still relatively young

Who is it you're adressing ?. Oh you think this is twitter or something like that and are trying to gain followers.

 

Yawn.

Edited September 17, 20223 yr by AndyBike

Wrist pain is certainly real for many older riders, even with a fairly sit up and beg position and relatively little pressure on the wrists. I think the angle of the bars (both slope back and slope down) is more important than the bar material, and so is the material and shape of the grips. The best angles and grips vary from person to person, and for a given person on ride type and age.

 

The bars on our Motus are just right for me. Our tandem came with bars that were too straight and I replaced them with more swept back ones; unfortunately a little too swept back for maximum comfort, but OK. I've been thinking of trying some sort of shock absorbing stem.

I think the angle of the bars (both slope back and slope down) is more important

Oh absolutely. How your hands grip the bars, the bars themselves, their sweep and angle is critical. Wrists need to be straight, and if they arent, a lifetimes riding will present problems. But most of that will be down to being uninformed or giving it little attention.

It's like saddle height, and how the knee is or straightness of the leg as the crank goes through its rotation. I've seen too many who clearly have their saddles way too low.

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That looks great! I'll send a link to my friend with the titanium MTB. He's retiring from work soon (or so he says) and will presumably have much more time for cycling and paragliding. Both activities at the same time may start a perilous trend. What hub drive have you installed and is the controller in the bag? What conversion kit have you used? He was considering mid-drive for when he can't hack it anymore "The time will come," were his words. I think he should convert the bike he already has and enjoys using, rather than buy a new one.

Edited September 18, 20223 yr by I893469365902345609348566