r/WaltlyTitanium

I’m getting a frame build for my weekend warrior gravel rides 40-120 k and occasional longer ride at gravel events.

I currently ride a Grizl AL size L that fits well but prefer a slightly short reach and higher stack.

I’m 185 inseam 88.

Suggestions for modifications are very welcome

First time building a custom bike and would love some honest feedback from people who know more than me. Here’s what I’m working with:

My goals:
• Fast endurance road riding as the primary use
• Light gravel capability for Peninsula fire roads and packed trails around Burlingame, CA
• Long comfortable rides — eventually building to 3-5 hour efforts
• Keep up with friends on carbon road bikes
• Versatile enough for year-round Bay Area riding

I chose the Gravel B model, and then after a fitting added my own measurement recommendations from the fitter.

Planning on using Shimano Di2.

Any feedback before I ok the design would be awesome, as I’ve already put down the first half and want to get the bike asap.

Thanks!

Hello,

I have Shimano grx 820 group set mechanic , will this chain suit my group set?
What’s your experience with this chains? The flat top makes a difference in the performance of the gears? I would like to listen to your feedback. I only wax my chains btw.
Cheers

First TI build. I went with a gravel frame with a flatbar.
Deore derailleur and SLX shifters and brakes combined with GRX cranks and brake shoes.

Wheels are hand built crabon from light cycle (35mm) with DT swiss 350 hubs.

Still need to put a longer handlebar stem but it is what I had lying around for now.

To the brains trust...

Options and opinions?

Inspired by twin top tube gloriousness and often finding myself stuck between L and XL in many frame sizes, my daydreaming has led to this... Intent is to be mostly in singlespeed mode with a geared option.

Bidon mounts on top of the downtube have high and low mount points (depending on when I run the seat tube bidon) and an underside mount on the downtube for the doggo or a tool roll.

Tyre size will be a 2.4" most of the time, 34T front chainring. I do need to confirm a chainstay length of 438 to the centre of the dropout and not the end. I will also move the dropper post port to the LHS of the seat tube.

I don't have a good handle on the best locations for the crossbridges on the twin top tubes or if I need a brace between the seat stays and chainstays on the non drive side. Trusting the Waltly designers at this point.

Cheers,

Hey all,

Looking towards finalizing my design for a roadbike.

I wil be going for a fully integrated build using SRAM electric shifting aswell as T47 bottom bracket, using a 50/37 chainring.

Anyone see anything out of the ordinary?

Thanks!

Which style frame do you prefer and why?

Hey everyone,

Looking towards finalizing my design for a roadbike.

I wil be going for a fully integrated build using SRAM electric shifting aswell as t47 bottom bracket.

Anyone see anything out of the ordinary?

Thanks!