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Twin Six Tempts Us with Pre-Order Deals on Their New Standard Ti 29er

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Twin Six Standard Ti 29er, complete bike

I can’t say I’ve met a cyclist of any kind that wouldn’t want a titanium steed in their stable. Sure carbon is lighter and more shapely, but titanium seems to hold a special place in many riders hearts for its unique ride properties and the signature matte finish that catches the eyes of ‘those who know’.

This kind of quality doesn’t come cheap, but when companies like Minnesota’s Twin Six dangle special deals like this they just might turn a few window shoppers into buyers. To announce their new Standard Ti 29er, they’re shaving $200 off the eventual retail price for pre-ordered frames. Is now your time for titanium?

Twin Six Standard Ti 29er, frame

The Standard Ti 29er is a hardtail XC bike constructed from T6 Standard 3.25 Titanium tubing that boasts a clean and simple front triangle with a curvy rear end. Graphics are kept to an almost subliminal level with just a head tube badge, small logo on the top tube and a few polished panels on the seat mast. Aesthetically it bears a strong resemblance to the Twin Six Fat.

Twin Six Standard Ti 29er, dropouts Twin Six Standard Ti 29er, cable routing

The frame is designed to accommodate a 100mm fork, and fits up to 2.35” tires between its wishbone seat stays. Upon ordering, customers will have a few options including the choice of a 135mm QR rear end or a 142×12/thru-axle. The frame features routing for full cable housings with low profile cable clips, and you can opt to have the cables routed specifically for 1x or 2x drivetrains.

Twin Six Standard Ti 29er, front and back views

The Standard Ti 29er is built around a 1.5” head tube, 31.8mm seat tube, and PF30 bottom bracket. Other details include low-mount ISO disc tabs that mount the rear caliper neatly between the chain and seat stays, T6 Standard dropout mounts and a silver-plated brass head tube badge.

Twin Six Standard Ti 29er, geo and size chart

If you’re tempted by the introductory price, you’ll have to act quickly. From now until May 6th the Standard Ti 29er frame can be pre-ordered for $1700 USD, after which that number will go up to $1900. Selecting thru-axle dropouts adds $50 to the frame price, and you can add a Twin Six carbon fork with QR or thru-axle options for another $300-350. Delivery is expected around mid-June.

Check out our hands on photos of this and the rest of their collection from Interbike, too.

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Nathan
Nathan
9 years ago

“I can’t say I’ve met a cyclist of any kind that wouldn’t want a titanium steed in their stable.”

You’ve never met a cyclist under the age of 55? Weird.

Matt
Matt
9 years ago

I’m way under 55 and would LOVE to have a titanium bike.

MissedThePoint
MissedThePoint
9 years ago

I want one if it feels light, responsive, and fast, has reliability to be used everyday, has versatility to ride a wide variety of trails, has capability to ride those trails well enough to not lag behind others, has very high fun factor, and is affordable to buy and own for 3-5 years. Being attractive is a plus.

Having trouble finding a bike that ticks off on all those requirements considering my standards, after already experiencing many high end bikes. This one would be categorized as retro to me. Would love to see some trail or AM bikes featured. Isn’t Bold supposed to feature news of their bike today?

Kark
Kark
9 years ago

I think Nathan may be off a bit with the number but even so, there’s truth in humour.
(and I laughed)

jesse
jesse
9 years ago

Why do so many ti bikes have to have “XC” geometry? Maybe racers love it, but why would any normal trail rider be stoked on a 70.5 head angle?

Groghunter
Groghunter
9 years ago

@MissedThePoint & @jesse look at the Titus Fireline Evo 29er. I have the Parkwood(same geo in aluminum) & it rips, very modern fun trailbike feel. So good, in fact, I’ve considered upgrading to the fireline. $1100 is pretty great pricing for ti as well. Also, it’ll fit a a WTB Trailblazer on a Scraper(45mm internal) in the rear, I’ve tried it. http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/FRTITFL29/titus-ti-fireline-evo-29er-frame

JBikes
JBikes
9 years ago

Jesse – I don’t disagree but I also find bikes like these to be better “gravel grinders” than many frames labeled such. Much more versatile at least to me. I have a great road bike. If I get a gravel grinder I want to it to basically be a mtb/road hybrid. A xc mtb fits that very well, although I’d prefer a full rigid option which isn’t suspension corrected so I can run more normal forks.

adam
adam
9 years ago

Great to see the good guys at twinsix branching out into some fun projects like these – don’t doubt the quality is as good as the rest of their stuff.

Ted
Ted
9 years ago

wow that is some real, old school, dated geo

Sevo
Sevo
9 years ago

Steel may be real, but Ti is Superfly.

Yeah many newbies have never owned much less seeiously ridden a ti bike in their life. But there is no equal to the feel. I’ll take the extra weight for the feel you get out of a solid ti bike.

Sevo
Sevo
9 years ago

Also, note they’re showing it with the DH7 Sram group. 12-24 paired with what looks like a 38t front is a fat single speeders dream. Love it.

Antipodean_G
9 years ago

What’s even more outdated are people saying how ‘out dated’ this or that geometry is…

dustin
dustin
9 years ago

Based on these guys’ Ti Fat Bike and Rando I have to believe this will also be fantastic. They have some top notch riders testing the bikes and I know they are riding the bikes they sell. Might not be ultra flashy but that’s kinda their thing.

Cheese
Cheese
9 years ago

Nice frame, but I don’t understand why Twin Six goes through so much effort to source their soft goods from the US and then buy their frames from Taiwan.

niels ost
niels ost
9 years ago

Geometry specs can not be out dated. Everything is made for a specific style of riding. In my opinion, the seat post clamp could be done better with some kind of “handmade”.

Noah
Noah
9 years ago

I’m 19 and I’m drooling over that. Just goes to show you don’t need to be a 54-year-old dentist to own a Ti bike.

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