Performance Bike components

I just started riding the titan front wheel. I've only logged about 300 miles so no really helpful info on durability. They're stiff, significantly more so than my last wheel, alex da28 rims, 32 15 gauge spokes. They're actually the same wheels as alex 320 and I've heard a lot of good things about them.

The Titan wheelsets must be popular ... they are backordered for many weeks.

I've found that many "Performance Brand" accessories are also "Nashbar Brand" accessories ... same part, different label applied. For instance, take a look at rack trunks. Same truck, different labels, ... and currently Performance is $2 cheaper than Nashbar. It pays to shop both websiites.

Thanls for the input so far

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Originally posted by Eidetic

I've found that many "Performance Brand" accessories are also "Nashbar Brand" accessories ... same part, different label applied. For instance, take a look at rack trunks. Same truck, different labels, ... and currently Performance is $2 cheaper than Nashbar. It pays to shop both websiites.

It should come as no suprise that one ownes the other... (Forget which). You can also get a coupon code # that will allow you to get an additional 10~20% off on occasion. (Haven't seen or heard of any lately though).

That comes as a big surprise to me. Nashbar's been around forever, but seems Performance is bigger. Who swallowed whom here....would like to know more.

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Originally posted by dhk
That comes as a big surprise to me. Nashbar's been around forever, but seems Performance is bigger. Who swallowed whom here....would like to know more.

To further add to the confusion, I recall reading that Supergo had some vested interest in the above 2 companies as well.

Performance owns supergo and nashbar. I would go with a better known brand. Wheelsets are so important and if you look around there's alot of good sales. Try www.qbike.com

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Originally posted by vault
I'm a rec. rider that is looking to do some rides like the Seattle to Portland and maybe a small tri. I've been putting on about 100mi a week. Last year I bought Schwinn GL super sport thinking I wouldn't use it much only on days I didn't feel like hauling the mt. bike to a trail. Any way my question is what are your opinions on the performance Intl' Titan wheel set and pro axis fork. The wheel set is listed at 1750gr and sells for $149.99 (us) and the carbon fork is $129.99 at 369gr. These seem like a great value for the weight. any experience on how they hold up?

I have also been tempted to buy the fork, and the wheelset. I opted to build my own wheelset which will cost $ 50 more (Ultegra hubs, ME14a rims, DT Rev spokes), but will have a lower rotational weight than the Titans.

There is a Performance outlet in my town, so I've looked at the wheelset. They're light enough, the hubs feel smooth. I imagine they're pretty fast too, for cruising and going downhill, but not the best for climbing hills, since they're a bit heavy in the rim. The mechanic told me he sold a set to one local rider who is very happy with them. Supposedly he is a big, strong rider too.

If you check out the roadbikereview.com, looks like most who bought them like them, except for 1 guy who hated them, he said he had bearing trouble. Performance has a satisfaction gurarantee, so you should be able to send them back no problem if you don't like them.

I'm also interested in others' opinions on the fork. Performance will also price match, to I figure I can get the fork, C-2 headset, and stem for $120 right now. Cheap way to go threadless/carbon, I'm just wary about the durability of the fork. I know my Tange cro-mo will last forever, the ride ain't bad, and it ain't going to fold up on me 2 years from now. Don't need any more bad crashes, just to shave 10 oz. off my bike.

I bought some Titans for my tour bike (Dean with BTCs). You can use standard J-bend spokes in a pinch. Amazing value, quality/$. Excellent alloys. No probs so far. I like the deep box channel rim, since I pull a trailer on longer tours, and the rear wheel has mucho stress.

Step one when you get Titans and decide to keep them... pull off the cheap adhesive backed decals from the hub and the rim. Yuck.

Well they are in. I'm going to pick them up this Sat.

Vault, do you like the Titans?
Did you want to peel the decals off on first sight?

Yeah the decals are very gaudy. I havn't had a chance to ride more than a quick ten mile to test thing out. I'm going for a 26mi ride at lunch in a hour. The only thing I have to coment on was that the rear wheel was very out of true out of the box.

My rear wheel was true, but so out of balance that I'm exchanging it. The bike felt thumpy at speed, so I put it on my bike stand and at about 60 rpm in 53/12 the bike stand starting walking across the floor. I took the tire, tube and even the rim tape off ... same out of balance condition. I experimented and found that the rim is joined with a "monster staple" within the channel, which is where the heavy point is. I guess that method of joining saves costs, but compromises an otherwise impressive wheel.

I haven't noticed anything similar yet. I had the bike on a 42 mph decent that is 2mi long yesterday and the ride was smooth.

That's good news. I really do like the wheel, and am hoping that I simply have a defective unit.

hwttdz said:

I just started riding the titan front wheel. I've only logged about 300 miles so no really helpful info on durability. They're stiff, significantly more so than my last wheel, alex da28 rims, 32 15 gauge spokes. They're actually the same wheels as alex 320 and I've heard a lot of good things about them.

I have alex da28 rims (32 hole) on one of my bikes and i have had no problems with them. I am a 200 lb. aggressive rider and have had the pleasure of introducing myself to several potholes. rims have remained true. Ive only had to adjust them when i first got them.. after that they are practically bulletproof. they are every bit as strong as my velocity deep-v's just 4 mm lower profile and a less polished finish.. velocity has a gloss black powdercoat. 🙄 NotRyt cat:3