I've narrowed my choice of a new steed down to either a Turner or a Titus. The Titus boys say any frame they have will dominate a Turner.
Tharr she be! :thumbsup:Bikezilla said:Titus has a very loyal following just like Turner.
Their bikes are nice looking and great riding, also like Turner.
I won't get into the where they're made thing. Consider that a personal decision.
I won't get into the HL vs SSP debate. If the TNT review thread does not convince you it's a non-issue, no rational arguement will.
The general feedback on the differences between the two brands in similar-class models is: The Titus tend to feel more racy, nimble accelerative. The Turners have a more stable, bring-it-on feel. One will make you feel more gas-it-n-go! the other will make you search for more challenging technical terrain. The magnitude of these differences is influenced by your terrain, and predisposition towards one or the other.
Take some time to clearly define what you think you want out of your next bike now and down the line. Then we can help you compare the personalities between the similar models.
If you're seriously considering a Turner you should also budget for a red couch.
Wow, some objectivity......that was a good expanation, Zilla. Nice restraint too!!Bikezilla said:Titus has a very loyal following just like Turner.
Their bikes are nice looking and great riding, also like Turner.
I won't get into the where they're made thing. Consider that a personal decision.
I won't get into the HL vs SSP debate. If the TNT review thread does not convince you it's a non-issue, no rational arguement will.
The general feedback on the differences between the two brands in similar-class models is: The Titus tend to feel more racy, nimble accelerative. The Turners have a more stable, bring-it-on feel. One will make you feel more gas-it-n-go! the other will make you search for more challenging technical terrain. The magnitude of these differences is influenced by your terrain, and predisposition towards one or the other.
Take some time to clearly define what you think you want out of your next bike now and down the line. Then we can help you compare the personalities between the similar models.
If you're seriously considering a Turner you should also budget for a red couch.
I am not trying to be antagonistic and I am ignorant about manufacturing processes but I do wonder why you consider this a strong argument - If I think about cars I would much rather have a car made in Asia Pacific rather than America. Why do you believe American made bike frames are so much better? I bought my Turner cos of how it rides and the CS not because of where it was built.Jerk_Chicken said:Another thing to keep in mind is that Titus post-Chris Cocalis has now raised the prices of their Taiwanese made frames to the point where those guys on that board can't argue the savings anymore. Basically, they are in domestically built pricing, but with Taiwanese manufacture.
Not a fan of american automotive myself, but the build of the American bikes in this category can't be denied.wilks said:I am not trying to be antagonistic and I am ignorant about manufacturing processes but I do wonder why you consider this a strong argument - If I think about cars I would much rather have a car made in Asia Pacific rather than America. Why do you believe American made bike frames are so much better? I bought my Turner cos of how it rides and the CS not because of where it was built.
I agree, trollin and watching.......:nono:D-Rock said:
That's all I'm saying.
D.
Got any stones? Fess up little wee boy... who made that comment?una velocità said:The Titus boys say any frame they have will dominate a Turner.
I'm not Gonzo because...ooops, wrong thread. Wait a minute, you're not A48PStrike; are you? :skep:una velocità said:I've narrowed my choice of a new steed down to either a Turner or a Titus. The Titus boys say any frame they have will dominate a Turner.
Pose a vague question, get a vague answer.blackagness said:As for T's comment... isn't he helpful???
Nobody!All Mountain said:Got any stones? Fess up little wee boy... who made that comment?
This perfectly sums it up. Both are great, but the Titus is less plush and snappier in its rear suspension geometry and has a bit quicker handling with it's steeper head-tube. You have to decide which ride you like better. Personally, I am not really baised between the brands, I have one Turner and two Titus bikes, but to me, with Chris Coacolis having left Titus, I would no longer buy one of their bikes. In my book Chris is Titus, the same as Dave Turner is Turner bikes. When the soul leaves, the rest will follow.Bikezilla said:The general feedback on the differences between the two brands in similar-class models is: The Titus tend to feel more racy, nimble accelerative. The Turners have a more stable, bring-it-on feel. One will make you feel more gas-it-n-go! the other will make you search for more challenging technical terrain. The magnitude of these differences is influenced by your terrain, and predisposition towards one or the other.
Take some time to clearly define what you think you want out of your next bike now and down the line. Then we can help you compare the personalities between the similar models.
If you're seriously considering a Turner you should also budget for a red couch.