Comparing Titanium vs Steel Hardtail bike frames

Answering a question about “ride quality” on Titanium vs steel #titanium #bicycle #steel #bicycleframe #steelisreal #custombikes

[@houstonmadlin5957]

Wow! Thank you so much for that video. That’s exactly what I was looking for someone to explain in detail. Can’t wait to continue watching your videos throughout 2023..cheers and happy new years

[@hardmtnbiker]

Let us know what frame that you decide on. I’ve been thinking of getting a custom from a smaller builder but I’m not going to getting a new frame until later this year or maybe next year.

[@houstonmadlin5957]

@@hardmtnbiker interested in the Manzanita Hardtail Party reviewed and there’s is an option for sliding dropouts. I’ll be PCS’ing in a few months so the frame I decide will depend on the area I end up at.

[@hardmtnbiker]

@@houstonmadlin5957 yep, you want to have a bike that matches the local trails you ride the most.

[@gusnuk68]

Beautiful bikes you have there. Happy new year.

[@hardmtnbiker]

Thanks!

[@wesleywermuth9545]

Great video. What other 853 steel frames have you ridden besides the Sir9? My 2019 853 steel double butted spot rocker is my favorite hardtail. I run it both geared and SS. I love it so much I own two. It’s very supple. I’m contemplating getting a ti turner nitrous hardtail but I can’t imagine it’s as comfortable as my spot rocker. Thoughts?

[@wesleywermuth9545]

Thoughts?

[@singletrackflow]

Great video. Do you notice a weight difference between your titanium and steel frames?

[@hardmtnbiker]

Yes, my Ti bikes are at least a pound or more lighter than my steel bikes

[@thinkpadBentnoseTheBlind]

I love this video but I implore you to not try that extra butting. . Please.