ti spring?

[SXtrailrider]

what does a ti spring do for you rear shok either then taking off a half of a pound? does it make for a better ride?

[S.K.C.]

...jeez...

Adam, you seem to be enthusiastic and have a love for riding, - and we like that - but for the love of God please learn how to spell and write a complete sentence!:) I'm not sure how old you are, but whether you're going to school or being tutored - fire your current teaching staff.

Sorry - anyway, to answer your question, a Ti spring will perform similarly to a steel spring except that it will have a longer useable life. Ti fatigues at a much slower rate than steel does when used in a spring application. There are minor differences in Ti and steel spring performance, but that has to do with the world of Physics - something other Monkies on this board could answer better than I.

[dexterq20]

...jeez...

Adam, you seem to be enthusiastic and have a love for riding, - and we like that - but for the love of God please learn how to spell and write a complete sentence!:) I'm not sure how old you are, but whether you're going to school or being tutored - fire your current teaching staff.
:stupid:

And anybody who tells you that a ti spring rides differently/better than a steel spring is just trying to justify spending upwards of $200 on a coiled piece of metal.

[Pat...]

I know....it rides better becasue it lightens the bike, allowing you to pump/move it around more; therefore/hopefully making you faster.

[Spunger]

I noticed no difference between the 2, steel or Ti on my M1. I just go with steel because unless you're racing or have the $$$ to spend on a Ti spring you won't really notice it. A 1/2 lb on a bike already in the mid 40 lbs range isn't going to make or break the world.

[Pat...]

Ti springs, you can have anodized. What do you do to a steel spring if you want a certain color? powdercoat?

[dropmachine.com]

I've asked a few guys about this, and there is a difference in the ride. However, these are also guys racing the world cup, and can ride a bike and tell you exactly how tall the knobs are on the tires too.

Point is, you'd have to be a world cup ninja to feel the difference.

[Spunger]

Ti springs, you can have anodized. What do you do to a steel spring if you want a certain color? powdercoat?

I think so. Ti springs in the Ti color are the norm though, steel ones come in black, raw, red, whatever color I guess you get it powdercoated.

[Pat...]

Yeah, but you could anodize a Ti spring in another color.

[bigdrop05]

How do you refurbish an old kinda rusty steel spring?
Paint remover,sandblast,dip,or what ?

[iridebikes]

And anybody who tells you that a ti spring rides differently/better than a steel spring is just trying to justify spending upwards of $200 on a coiled piece of metal.


ya... so? haha

[seismic]

I have noticed one difference comparing Ti and steel springs except the weight....the Ti spring seems to be a little softer than the steel version although both are 550lbs.......I cant say why....

[profro]

I noticed a huge difference in feel and plushness between steel and Ti coils on my Swinger. The Ti responded to input much faster. Initially it felt too soft even though it was the same spring rate. Is it worth the cost? If you have the money, sure.