Titus Titanium FCR Road

Price Paid:  $0.00 at NA

Favorite Ride:
SFO Golden Gate to Guerneville

Bike Setup:
Titus FCR 57cm custom geometry, Reynolds Ouzo Pro, DuraAce derailleurs and controls, FSA Compact Carbon Pro crankset, custom aluminum cassette, Cane Creek brakes, BTP-tuned Speedplay X-1's, 3TTT Prima 199 bar, SRAM hollow pin chain, hand built wheels from Odds and Endos, Extralite stem, Mich Axial Pro Race 700x23. 15.9 lbs.

Summary:
Perfect fit with just the characteristics I wanted, and very light. The bike is beautifully built, and is silky smooth.

Strengths:
Stiff BB, compliant seat stays. All dimensions are per my design wishes, with tubing thickness, stiffness based on my ride preferences.

Weaknesses:
Not cheap, but you get what you pay for. This one is for keeps.

Similar Products Used:
Tested Serotta an Seven.

Price Paid:  $0.00 at Direct from Titus

Favorite Ride:
there aren't any bad ones....

Bike Setup:
55cm TI FCR frame, Titus TI stem and seatpost, King headset, Easton EC90 bars and fork, American Classic CR420 wheels, Michelin Axial Pro race tires, Full Dura-Ace with Cane Creek brakes, SLR gel-flow saddle, cateye astrale computer, two cateye bottle cages, 16lbs 12oz no pedals. Very competetive weight with no-nonsense parts, and could easily lose weight if you wanted to.

Summary:
I was nervous about purchasing a road bike without every testing it first, but it has turned out to be everything I wanted in a bike and more. Alan at Titus took the time to go over all the details with me, and put some of my fears to rest. I've been extremely happy with my decision. It's very comfortable, handles well at high and low speeds and feels solid when I sprint. This is the bike you will keep for a lifetime.

Strengths:
The major point: This bike gives me the feeling after completing a century ride that I could keep going for another 100 miles. It's honestly that comfortable. The fact that it is light, handles well and turns heads is icing on the cake. Customer service from Titus would have to be listed as a strength as well. They're the best in the biz.

Weaknesses:
None that I've seen

Similar Products Used:
Ridden similiar products from Trek, Giant and Specialized; in carbon fiber and AL.

Price Paid:  $0.00 at Hammerhead Bikes

Bike Setup:
Ultegra build kit, CK headset, Speed Dream Wheels (w/White Industry hubs), 3TTT Prima bar, 3TTT Less stem, Selle Italia SLK Gel saddle, Continental GP 3000 tires, Time ATAC Ti pedals (w/Stan's internal Ti spindle upgrade), MAXM carbon seatpost

Summary:
This is a completely custom bike that is built and rides just the way you want, so you get the perfect bike for you. Two FCR's may ride completely differently. However, the constants that you can rely upon are excellent craftsmanship, outstanding even welds, and friendly and knowledgeable advice and service from the folks at Titus and Hammerhead Bikes.

Strengths:
My bike was built just the way I wanted it. Compact geometry, resilient rear triangle, sub 3lb weight, responsive yet stable handling.

Weaknesses:
None.