Ti Fat

Fattytrained · February 14th, 2007, 3:29 AM

Hey there! FNG here! Currently in the middle of a deal to acquire a Ti Fat. Complete bike for around $1,100. What do you guys think? Should I go for it? Frame looks excellent, few scratches, the toothpick appears to be bent, other than that, seems fine.

Yo Eddy! · February 14th, 2007, 3:50 AM

Sounds okay to me

If it has BOI and some nice bits it is even okay-er.

Fattytrained · February 14th, 2007, 4:15 AM

Marzocchi Bomber. mix of xtr and xt parts. Based on the photos that the fellow sent me, this thing was well used. Thanks Yo!

Yo Eddy! · February 14th, 2007, 5:23 AM

We could of better help when you post the pics here

Fattytrained · February 14th, 2007, 6:03 AM

I am having trouble downloading the pics. Anyway, I am pulling the trigger, got the "GO" signal from the wife and the guy (who's selling the Ti Fat) was kind enough to give me the option to return it if I'm not satisfied. I will definitely post pics when she arrives.

fatf**knchance · February 14th, 2007, 6:38 AM

www.photobucket.com

add the pics here and post a IMG or a URL....much easier.

rbrsddn · February 14th, 2007, 7:06 PM

1100 sounds good. I have a 99 and know I wouldn't sell mine for that. What year/ size is it? And post pics!

MikeyNYC · February 14th, 2007, 7:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fattytrained

Hey there! FNG here! Currently in the middle of a deal to acquire a Ti Fat. Complete bike for around $1,100. What do you guys think? Should I go for it? Frame looks excellent, few scratches, the toothpick appears to be bent, other than that, seems fine.

Scratches in a Ti frame aren't such a big deal, you might be able to buff some of them out, BUT when you mention the bent tootchpick, just make sure that there are no cracks anywhere. Otherwise it sounds like a good deal!

Good luck with it.

Fattytrained · February 14th, 2007, 10:41 PM

It's a '93, size 16, might be a bit small for me...I was told that the scratches on the dt and chainstay are the only frame imperfections. Seems like an honest dude?! Not a done deal yet, promise to post pics the moment I get my hands on her!

Yo Eddy! · February 15th, 2007, 2:19 AM

93! Okay, that is with external welded butting. Nice

rbrsddn · February 15th, 2007, 6:00 AM

I got replacement toothpicks last year from Wendyll in VT. 25 bucks or so. When/if you get the Ti, post up the serial # on the bottom of the BB. A 16 sounds like a size S frame.

Spikes · February 15th, 2007, 10:01 AM

Scratches are easily removed with the scotchbrite method found on Merlin's website:

"Surface scratches can be removed with Type A (very fine) ScotchBrite, which is available in most hardware stores. Cut the ScotchBrite into a strip and polish the frame lightly with straight strokes perpendicular to the tube. To renew the frame's luster, apply a thin coat of household polish or wax with a soft towel."

I used the green Scotchbrite pads, they worked just fine!

Fattytrained · February 23rd, 2007, 6:01 AM

Little snag with the deal here

Fingers crossed...

February 14th, 2007, 3:29 AM	#1
Fattytrained New Member Join Date: February 14th, 2007 Location: Dirt Planet Posts: 14	Ti Fat Hey there! FNG here! Currently in the middle of a deal to acquire a Ti Fat. Complete bike for around $1,100. What do you guys think? Should I go for it? Frame looks excellent, few scratches, the toothpick appears to be bent, other than that, seems fine.

February 14th, 2007, 3:50 AM	#2
Yo Eddy! Senior Member Join Date: July 16th, 2004 Location: Netherlands Posts: 638	Sounds okay to me If it has BOI and some nice bits it is even okay-er. __________________ Melvin Yo rider, Wicked attitude

February 14th, 2007, 4:15 AM	#3
Fattytrained New Member Join Date: February 14th, 2007 Location: Dirt Planet Posts: 14	No BOI Marzocchi Bomber. mix of xtr and xt parts. Based on the photos that the fellow sent me, this thing was well used. Thanks Yo!

February 14th, 2007, 5:23 AM	#4
Yo Eddy! Senior Member Join Date: July 16th, 2004 Location: Netherlands Posts: 638	We could of better help when you post the pics here __________________ Melvin Yo rider, Wicked attitude

February 14th, 2007, 6:03 AM	#5
Fattytrained New Member Join Date: February 14th, 2007 Location: Dirt Planet Posts: 14	For some reason... I am having trouble downloading the pics. Anyway, I am pulling the trigger, got the "GO" signal from the wife and the guy (who's selling the Ti Fat) was kind enough to give me the option to return it if I'm not satisfied. I will definitely post pics when she arrives.

February 14th, 2007, 6:38 AM	#6
fatf**knchance Senior Member Join Date: October 2nd, 2004 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 109	www.photobucket.com add the pics here and post a IMG or a URL....much easier. __________________ YO EDDY #115Y4M WICKED #414W08

February 14th, 2007, 7:06 PM	#7
rbrsddn Member Join Date: October 18th, 2006 Location: Ct. Posts: 26	1100 sounds good. I have a 99 and know I wouldn't sell mine for that. What year/ size is it? And post pics!

February 14th, 2007, 10:41 PM	#9
Fattytrained New Member Join Date: February 14th, 2007 Location: Dirt Planet Posts: 14	Thanks all! It's a '93, size 16, might be a bit small for me...I was told that the scratches on the dt and chainstay are the only frame imperfections. Seems like an honest dude?! Not a done deal yet, promise to post pics the moment I get my hands on her!

February 15th, 2007, 2:19 AM	#10
Yo Eddy! Senior Member Join Date: July 16th, 2004 Location: Netherlands Posts: 638	93! Okay, that is with external welded butting. Nice __________________ Melvin Yo rider, Wicked attitude

February 15th, 2007, 6:00 AM	#11
rbrsddn Member Join Date: October 18th, 2006 Location: Ct. Posts: 26	I got replacement toothpicks last year from Wendyll in VT. 25 bucks or so. When/if you get the Ti, post up the serial # on the bottom of the BB. A 16 sounds like a size S frame.

February 15th, 2007, 10:01 AM	#12
Spikes Senior Member Join Date: September 20th, 2004 Location: The Hague Posts: 483	Scratches are easily removed with the scotchbrite method found on Merlin's website: "Surface scratches can be removed with Type A (very fine) ScotchBrite, which is available in most hardware stores. Cut the ScotchBrite into a strip and polish the frame lightly with straight strokes perpendicular to the tube. To renew the frame's luster, apply a thin coat of household polish or wax with a soft towel." I used the green Scotchbrite pads, they worked just fine! __________________ the frame is the thing...

February 23rd, 2007, 6:01 AM	#13
Fattytrained New Member Join Date: February 14th, 2007 Location: Dirt Planet Posts: 14	TiFat on hold! Little snag with the deal here Fingers crossed...

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