Titanium frames/parts...Genuine?

Splottboy
Splottboy Posts: 3,695
edited May 2010 in The bottom bracket
Watching Floyd Mayweather on Sky and I was getting bored, so typed in Titanium etc...

See what came up: Xi'an Tianwei Metalworks Co Ltd.

Looks like they do loadsa stuff, and supply Moots etc.
Amazing display of Ti frames, parts but no prices. Dropped an email being nosey etc.

Then, I found: http://www.bmeres.com/rivetedframe.htm

BOY, is this site a bit weird?! Riveted Ti, Carbon and Bamboo fames too.
Guy is Brano Meres and looks like he's Slovakian. Trades under BME

Worth a look for the SHOCK factor !!!

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  • Aggieboy
    Aggieboy Posts: 3,996
    Splottboy wrote:
    Watching Floyd Mayweather on Sky and I was getting bored, so typed in Titanium etc...

    See what came up: Xi'an Tianwei Metalworks Co Ltd.

    Looks like they do loadsa stuff, and supply Moots etc.
    Amazing display of Ti frames, parts but no prices. Dropped an email being nosey etc.

    That firm rings a bell with me. Maybe wrong but I think Monty Dog has used them before and had no problems. Worth sending him an email if you intend using them?
    "There's a shortage of perfect breasts in this world, t'would be a pity to damage yours."
  • downfader
    downfader Posts: 3,686
    That mechano frame is a work of art! :shock:
  • de_sisti
    de_sisti Posts: 1,283
    edited May 2010
    Aggieboy wrote:
    Splottboy wrote:
    Watching Floyd Mayweather on Sky and I was getting bored, so typed in Titanium etc...

    See what came up: Xi'an Tianwei Metalworks Co Ltd.

    Looks like they do loadsa stuff, and supply Moots etc.
    Amazing display of Ti frames, parts but no prices. Dropped an email being nosey etc.

    That firm rings a bell with me. Maybe wrong but I think Monty Dog has used them before and had no problems. Worth sending him an email if you intend using them?

    aka XACD.COM. I've bought 3 frames from them without any hiccups. If you know the
    size and dimensions you want you'll get a very good titanium frame for about 1/2 the price
    that other companies charge (and that includes postage and all other charges).

    The guy who deals with the orders is called Porter. He'll reply promptly to your emails.
  • AidanR
    AidanR Posts: 1,142
    Yup, I've bought frames from XACD. They will make exactly what is drawn so make sure you have a keen eye for technical drawings, and it helps to know your stuff.
    Bike lover and part-time cyclist.
  • Splottboy
    Splottboy Posts: 3,695
    You guys gonna get me in deep trouble, with all your positive feedback, !

    Could mean a new frames gonna be ordered prob H/Tail...

    Now, whats that "7 seconds" advice thing that hides all your stuff from the Mrs???
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    I think Porter quoted me about $600US, last year! :wink:
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • Splottboy
    Splottboy Posts: 3,695
    Now seen the Ti Full Sus, which is probably the Moots Cinco or similar frame.

    ( Like the Moots ad's... Handmade in the Rockies. What? The decals? lol....

    Yes, I know that Ti Full Sus were a bit noodley a while ago, but surely - "Don't call me Shirley..." - they developed into a better all - round ride by now?

    Anyway, emailed em, and have heard conflicting stuff bout "Porter" so we'll see what happens next. I'd prob sell my full sus and h/tail for the Ti full sus. Maybe a kidney too...

    Anyone tried/got a Ti full sus? Are they too soft a ride overall? TA...
  • desweller
    desweller Posts: 5,175
    I think it might be a different company from XACD. Xi'an is a very industrial town so there are lots of small general fabrication workshops - it wouldn't surprise me if one of them has cottoned on to XACD's overseas business and decided to give it a go too.
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  • RimTape
    RimTape Posts: 243
    XACD definitely above board.

    I've had 3 frames from them and all good..

    Velox

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