Do You Need to Protect a Titanium Bike?
We have long embraced the magical properties of titanium, and it is due to these properties that you will find they come in at a higher price point than a steel or aluminium frame.
What makes titanium a stand-out material for frames is its unrivalled strength and durability. Think about your next adventure then double it – titanium will push you to do more, with a streamlined and comfortable ride.
The beauty of a titanium frame bike is that it doesn’t need much protecting. All our titanium bikes come with a lifetime warranty, however we go get questions on how to look after and maintain your titanium bike to make sure it stays at its best. It’s been a while since we’ve covered this on the blog, so we thought it was high time to go over this again, particularly since the launch of our brand new Fusion bike.
Start With The Best Titanium Engineering
Reilly is more than just another brand; we are framebuilders at heart with Mark Reilly's groundbreaking blueprints still being used today. This intelligent frame geometry has been honed over 30 years we make equal consideration to the smallest and tallest riders. With all models available in XXS (5 foot) to XXL (6foot5)
The Gradient blueprint and just one example of our unprecedented titanium engineering achievements. Combining a Hydro-formed Reilly Axis 3AL-2.5V titanium tube set with our hugely flexible geometry, all our titanium rides guarantee durability and finesse.
How Do You Maintain a Titanium Bike?
The Fusion represents an evolution of Reilly’s road series, combines classic Reilly race geometry, top grade hydroformed titanium tubes and advanced engineering to create a light, aerodynamic titanium frame to rival carbon equivalents. Any minor scratches or scuff on the raw titaniuim can easily be buffed out using 3M scotchbrite hand pad. This ensures that your ti bike can always look as good as new.
How Do You Clean a Titanium Bike?
There’s no secret to keeping your brand-new brushed bike frame in good condition, cleaning is the first port of call. See our blog post on cleaning -
Anodised Frames
A rainbow spectrum of colours can be produced from our custom anodised titanium finishes, and the best thing about it is that it doesn’t involve paint. Reilly offer customisable options for anodised titanium frames, a chance to make your frameset unique.
Don’t Forget Bike Transit
Protecting your titanium frame means giving consideration to how you transport your bike if you’re driving for a weekend cycle holiday or competing in a road race. Any knocks that occur here could damage your bike. If you are removing the wheels, for example, always make sure they are the last thing you pack in the car. Start with the frame and bags and place the wheels on top.