We took Friday off over here at The Radavist and opted to share this news on a post-holiday Monday morning instead. Sklar Bikes just announced a pre-order for a SuperSomething titanium frame made in California ($2,850). These bikes have some changes from their steel siblings, so let’s check them out…
Ti SuperSomething Quick Hits
- $2,850 frame and fork
- Made in California
- Frames are made from CWSR 3Al/2.5V Titanium tubing
- Sklar carbon forks clear a 29×2.2″ tire
- 142×12 mm rear, 100×12 mm front spacing
- 27.2 mm Seat post
- UDH Dropouts are Sram Transmission compatible
- Clearance for a 29 x 2.3″ tire and 2x drivetrains
- Three bottle cages, one under the down tube
- Flat mount brakes – 160 direct mount rear
- 68 mm BSA Bottom bracket Shell
- Compatible with EC34 mm/44 mm headset
- Clearance for up to a 44T single chainring and most 2x drivetrains
- External Cable routing
Why Titanium?
The Titanium SuperSomething takes the tenets of the steel SuperSomething and utilizes 3D printing technology, a UDH dropout and a massaged geometry for all-day riding. Titanium lends itself to a gravel bike because of it is lightweight and also its springy and flexy characteristics that help to absorb rough road chatter and conform to changes in terrain. This means a lighter, comfy bike that will be around for a long long time. The Titanium frames are made in small batches in California.
They are designed with 700x45c tires in mind, but will clear larger or smaller depending on where you want to ride or what you want to try. Trends come and go, but this frame is set up to stick around for a long time and handle those standards you will always fall back on.
Geometry
Generally, these bikes have a slightly longer reach. They are made in mind to be ridden with a 50-90mm stem for optimal handling. The Titanium version has a higher stack than the steel SuperSomething, and a slightly different reach.
Pre-order a Titanium SuperSomething at Sklar Bikes for a March delivery.
