About Ti Cycles:
I started Ti CYCLES in 1990 to continue my work with individuals and their cycling needs. I continue to craft custom frames in steel and added titanium to the line. Titanium's higher strength and lower density allowed me to build lighter, higher performance and more comfortable bicycles. Ti CYCLES caters to all levels of bicycling enthusiasts, offering custom or production built frames and forks in steel and titanium. I have provided well over 1500 frames, have 30 years in the bicycle industry, helping people find the perfect solution to their cycling needs and desires. Whether you ride on road or off, race, tour, or enjoy tandeming I have the experience to create the perfect bicycle for you.
I built my first frame in 1998 and I am still using it today as my fender/travel bike. I enjoy the convenience of traveling with one of my favorite bicycles, packed in it's hard case, which arrives in perfect condition every time. The BTC add a few ounces to the frame, but no noticeable difference in stiffness or the responsive feel of the bike. I have over 400 happy customers enjoying the advantages of BTC equipped bicycles, either custom built frames or retro-fit into their existing frames.
Why Custom Built?
Many experienced cyclists find that a custom frame is unparalleled when it comes to meeting their cycling needs. With this in mind, Ti CYCLES draws from years of experience and expertise to build bicycles to the specific dimensions and needs of the individual, thus ensuring lasting performance and comfort.
Owner and professional frame builder, Dave Levy, has the background and skill to tailor the bicycle to the client. Dave and the Ti CYCLES staff utilize state-of-the-art software, which, based on a riders dimensions, helps determine frame configuration. Each design also takes into account the riders weight, average mileage and style of riding. Customized combinations of angles, tube lengths, diameters and wall thicknesses equate to a frame that compliments the rider by allowing them to take advantage of their skills, perform efficiently and ride in comfort.
Quality workmanship:
From designing the bicycles to cutting the tubes to welding and alignment, Ti CYCLES uses the craftsmanship and attention to detail that enables them to produce a consistently high quality, responsive bicycle.
Titanium is the ideal metal for Ti CYCLES' designs. It's strong yet resilient character allows for fine-tuning, putting flexibility in some areas while maintaining rigidity where it's needed. The result is an extremely light, exceptionally strong frame that delivers a rigid feel, absorbs shock and gives outstanding adhesion to the ground.
Customer Satisfaction:
Commitment to the customer is a hallmark at Ti CYCLES from the moment you make your first contact. From a top-of-the-line Titanium frame to a water bottle, when you make a purchase at Ti CYCLES, you do so with the confidence of knowing that your company will stand behind their products, You receive the benefits of a manufacturer that will provide you with attentive, professional service.
The staff at Ti CYCLES hope to share their love of cycling by encouraging others. They do this by providing products and service that will please both new and seasoned riders.
Coupled bikes:
Ti CYCLES builds Steel and Titanium bikes which incorporate the S & S Machine Couplings. These couplings allow for the ultimate travel bike. Couplings only add a few ounces to the weight of the frame, they don’t change the handling or the feel of the bike at all and almost any size and type of bike can be packed in a standard size suitcase for travel thus avoiding airline surcharges. We love them and ride them.
I’ve been traveling with my coupling bicycle for almost a year and the only thing that I would have done different is to build one two years ago. There is no down side to these couplings.
Retrofitting your bike with S and S Couplings:
I like doing retro-fits on titanium or steel frames. A modification like this can breathe new life into an old bike and make it a great travel companion.
We have coupled all types of frames, some of my favorite have been the "Amp-style" full suspension mountain bikes. These titanium bikes are the ultimate in off-road fun, ready for you to fly in to Moab (or your favorite off-road Mecca) and ride. We are talking a full suspension bike that measures travel in miles.
Stainless steel travel bikes:
The new Columbus Metax stainless steel tubing is a natural for a coupling bike, great looks and durable finish in a lightweight package. We match the tube set up with a stainless unicrown fork and one no longer has to worry about chipped paint during the packing process.
Ti CYCLES
15707 NW McNamee Road
Portland Oregon 97231 USA
Phone: 503-621-9670
E-mail: titaniumdave@msn.com
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