The advent of disc brakes for road bikes has not only been great for slowing you down, but has opened up the possibility for manufacturers to build in much greater tyre clearance to bikes. If you want to race or have a more aggressive position on the bike, you’ll be looking for a frame with a shorter head tube, steeper angles and shorter chainstays. You might have to sacrifice a little in aerodynamics, but over the course of a long ride across rough terrain the gains in comfort could pay dividends. It also puts you in a more upright position, with less weight on your hands and less strain on your neck, shoulder and back muscles. The slacker steerer angles and longer wheelbase aid stability and give a slightly slower, more deliberate response to steering compared to a twitchy race bike. Titanium bikes tend to be designed for long-distance riding, so the geometry will often be relatively relaxed, with a taller head tube, slacker angles and a longer wheelbase. Like any kind of bike, geometry plays a massive part in the way a titanium bike rides and handles, so you should ensure the bike you purchase matches the type of riding you intend to do on it. It’s possible to buy a titanium road bike to suit any type of riding. Read our full Dolan Titanium ADX Disc Ultegra review.You’ll also probably appreciate the generous tyre clearance – thanks to the addition of disc brakes, the Dolan has clearance for up to 35mm tyres, so you can go big enough to smooth out rough roads or take on light gravel. Unless you have the flexibility of a professional road racer, you’ll likely appreciate the elevated position. With its tall head tube (205mm on our tester’s 58.5cm bike), it has a sportive-focused geometry, but this is a bike designed to pamper you over long distance. The smart-looking frame and Deda carbon fork come kitted out with Shimano’s excellent Ultegra groupset and a host of other quality components, all at a very reasonable price for a titanium bike. Smooth-riding frame with good-value specĭolan has a well-earned reputation for producing good-value bikes, and its Titanium ADX Disc reinforces that.£2,402 (as tested, international pricing N/A).You can choose your own components, as the GTD V2 is a custom build.ĭolan has a reputation for producing value-packed bikes. Kinesis has tweaked the geometry of the V2 bike, making it sportier, but there’s still a 71.5-degree head angle for stability on long rides. Cable ports let you run electronic or mechanical drivetrains. Its disc-brake setup allows clearance for up to 34mm tyres, meaning you can comfortably fit big rubber, too. The GTD name is an abbreviation of ‘Go The Distance’, which is just what it’s designed to do – this is an ultra-endurance, mile-munching machine, with rack and mudguard fittings and a third bottle cage mount. Though Kinesis is better known for its range of aluminium bikes, it has quietly offered a decent titanium road bike for a long time. Plenty of customisation options available.£4,000 (as tested, international pricing N/A).The Kinesis GTD V2 is a bike that’s as wonderfully smooth and versatile as it is attractive.
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