This gorgeous titanium dirt jumper from Hi-5 Bikes is handmade in Portland, Oregon by Ti Cycles. If you’re a tall rider who likes to jump, chances are good that you’ve had a difficult time finding a frame long enough. The owner, Max, simply couldn't find anything that fit him when he decided to do this project. The result was a 3.1-pound frame with a 24-inch effective top tube.
The frame has a 68-degree head angle and is "mountain bike" inspired, covering use on jumps, slalom courses, racing, and even just fun, flowy trails. Chainstay length is adjustable down to 390mm, and the 73mm english threaded BB has a 25mm drop to keep it nice and low. The 44mm head tube accepts tapered steerers. Internal cable routing for the rear brake is icing on the cake.
It’s a limited edition with just ten available at this time. Bikes come in at $3,000 for the frame, $4,500 for the complete as spec’d here, or a $3,200 frameset that includes the basic bits. The full build shown here comes in at 22-pounds. Hi-5 Bikes plans to make a chromo version later using a higher end steel, and they are also beginning an all-mountain hardtail project.
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