Author Topic: dialled bikes Titanium Cruiser Frame (Read 8101 times)

dialledbikes · « **on:** September 21, 2007, 11:46 AM »

A few people asked to be informed if I ever thought of putting the Ti cruisers into production. I can't remember who everyone was/or their real names, so if you were one of those people, please drop me an e-mail or PM as I "might" be getting a limited run of 10 frames made over winter. It's not meant to be a limited edition frame or anything (though by default it probably will be quite rare, as I won't be selling these frames in hundreds).

I'd just like to get an idea as to who is serious about buying one and prepared to pay a deposit before I throw lots of money at the frame builder!

RATTY · « **Reply #1 on:** September 21, 2007, 01:56 PM »

If anyone is interested, I have ridden mikes Ti bike, and I have to say its one of the sweetest bikes I have ever ridden.

hooga1975 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 21, 2007, 02:43 PM »

I rode Mikes TI cruiser at Hersden and it was the bollax. I just wish I could afford one

darkersomeday · « **Reply #3 on:** September 21, 2007, 02:51 PM »

titanium to me is what donuts are to homer simpson

it's all wrong for me but i cant help wanting it

will the frames be the same design as yours mike? any pics?

kdw712 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 21, 2007, 02:53 PM »

Quote from: hooga75 on September 21, 2007, 02:43 PM

I rode Mikes TI cruiser at Hersden and it was the bollax. I just wish I could afford one

like wise

it just seem to float, awesome machine

dialledbikes · « **Reply #5 on:** September 21, 2007, 03:12 PM »

Joe, I'll e-mail the pics to you later from my laptop at home. Feel free to add them to the thread as I don't have anywhere to host them.

Thanks to the guys above who have seen the frame and can attest to its ride/quality.

se-bmxer · « **Reply #6 on:** September 21, 2007, 03:38 PM »

Go on then Mike hurt us with the price

harris · « **Reply #7 on:** September 21, 2007, 03:40 PM »

i can also say it is one sweet looking frame.

SaMAlex · « **Reply #8 on:** September 21, 2007, 03:42 PM »

Pictures?

?

Mike, it aint that hard to get somewhere to host your pics. Do it tonight and post them up.

kdw712 · « **Reply #9 on:** September 21, 2007, 03:46 PM »

mike try a free photobucket account

www.photobucket.com

changing the settings to max size 1meg and bobs your uncle

dialledbikes · « **Reply #10 on:** September 21, 2007, 03:55 PM »

I know how to do the photo loading stuff, I just don't have an account anymore and too lazy to bother with it again. I used to have a fotopic account with loads of pics on it, but got pee'd off with fotopic falling over all the time, and eventually lost interest in it when it lost hundreds of photos permanently.

I'll send the photos to Joe and hopefully he will do the honours

Jai, the frames will be [deep breath] £650 [/deep breath]. Not cheap I know, and I know they're not everyone's cup of tea. It's a quality product though - had numerous national, euro and world finalists on the 20" versions since they came out almost 3 years ago, and no problems with any of the frames either.

Hope no one sees this thread as me trying to cold sell them to anyone. It really was just a post to get those people who had expressed an interest to me over the last year about them to get in touch if they're still interested.

Zippy · « **Reply #11 on:** September 21, 2007, 04:11 PM »

I made a point of not riding Mike's bike last weekend purely because I could afford the cost of the frame, however the divorce it would lead to would probably mean I'd have to sell it.

It was pure sex on wheels though.

darkersomeday · « **Reply #12 on:** September 21, 2007, 07:48 PM »

mmm, thats lovely

dialledbikes · « **Reply #13 on:** September 21, 2007, 07:51 PM »

Thanks for posting the pics Joe.

That's one bike I will never sell.

SaMAlex · « **Reply #14 on:** September 21, 2007, 07:52 PM »

What is it about a clean & simple looking, no frills steel frame that just pi55es all over anything else???

That looks so so nice ... AND its ti!

Zippy · « **Reply #15 on:** September 21, 2007, 07:54 PM »

alex it's even nicer than that. It's awesome.

dialledbikes · « **Reply #16 on:** September 21, 2007, 08:01 PM »

Thanks for the props fellas

When I designed the 20" version, I simply wanted to design the best BMX race frame ever. I know that's a pretty bold and subjective target cos you can't please everyone. But when Simon Hayes (ex Hutch factory rider) described it as "the most inspiring BMX frame I have seen since I first set eyes on a PK Ripper in Alpine Action in 1980" and Percy Owens (ex Profile USA AA Pro) said it was the most amazing BMX frame he had ever ridden, I was quite pleased.

It just seemed natural to design myself a Ti cruiser.

Glad you all like it as much as I do.

billstup · « **Reply #17 on:** September 21, 2007, 08:04 PM »

It`s a fantastic ride, so put me down for one Mike

Dingobmxer · « **Reply #18 on:** September 21, 2007, 08:12 PM »

I will get shot if I buy another frame but I would KILL for a set of your cruiser bars Mike

DINGO

wussy67 · « **Reply #19 on:** September 21, 2007, 08:23 PM »

how much would one of those beauty"s cost

Mattdub · « **Reply #20 on:** September 21, 2007, 08:30 PM »

Quote from: wussy67 on September 21, 2007, 08:23 PM

how much would one of those beauty"s cost

1st page of the thread

gossa · « **Reply #21 on:** September 21, 2007, 08:52 PM »

Mike, who's making them for you? Do you know I bring Lynskey Ti frames in from the US? I just set up a limited production of Orange Vit T frames for Michael Bonney from Lynskey, they look sweet. It's all £2K road frames mostly.....

dialledbikes · « **Reply #22 on:** September 21, 2007, 10:41 PM »

Quote from: Dingobmxer on September 21, 2007, 08:12 PM

I will get shot if I buy another frame but I would KILL for a set of your cruiser bars Mike

DINGO

Hi Mark. I only got 4 sets of cruiser bars made (before I was really racing cruiser) so I gave them all away for people to test. I think Sutty and Adi Warden got a set, and I can't remember who got the other 2 sets. They're ready to go into production, I just haven't done it yet. There's 2 sizes, 5" and 5.75" rise. I've got S&M race bars on the Ti proto.

Dingobmxer · « **Reply #23 on:** September 21, 2007, 10:50 PM »

Sutty passed them on Mike and I tried them the other week, perfect

If you get more made put my name down please

DINGO

dialledbikes · « **Reply #24 on:** September 21, 2007, 10:53 PM »

Quote from: gossa on September 21, 2007, 08:52 PM

Mike, who's making them for you? Do you know I bring Lynskey Ti frames in from the US? I just set up a limited production of Orange Vit T frames for Michael Bonney from Lynskey, they look sweet. It's all £2K road frames mostly.....

I didn't realise the new Oranges were Lynskey made. They look nice. I get my stuff made by one of the established Ti factories in Taiwan. They mainly make road and mountain bike stuff too. I've been using them since 2003 for MTB frames and 2005 for BMX frames. Had about 120 frames out of them since 2003.