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Wittson Titanium Pursuit Track

After losing my first Wittson triple triangle frame almost eight years ago, I have always wanted to replace it, but nothing really felt quite right. While the first had its charm, this one is in my opinion, significantly cooler. Each tube is a different shape, there are gussets everywhere, and the top tube is clover shaped. I think this was a hallmark of the builder having spent time at Colnago welding ti bikes. So beyond stoked and I’m excited to start putting some miles on it now that I am happy with the build! This frame was made for the Lithuanian National team by Vitas Zukauskas in the mid nineties! About Wittson Custom TI Cycles (info from wittson.com): Already well known as a frame-builder for COLNAGO, Vidmantas “Vitas” Zukauskas has been building best-selling frames from the mid-90s, going by the names Monotitan, Ovaltitan, Ovalmaster, Master BiTitan, CT1, etc. These works of master craftsmanship are broadly recognized and their quality speaks for itself. As COLNAGO moved on to Asia and carbon frame production, Vitas continued to specialize in ti frame building for other brands, including ARGON18, RED BULL, VAN TUYL etc. Over time, Vitas has become more and more well known as a master in ti frame building with worldwide orders from cyclists that value craftsmanship. His son has become involved in ti frame building and they have embarked on a new journey with WITTSON. These are bespoke tailor-made frames built to last a lifetime.

Frame:
Wittson Titanium Pursuit Track

Fork/Headset:
Oval A900 Jetstream Track / FSA Integrated

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Sugino 75 170mm / Sugino 75

Pedals:
SPD

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Sugino 75 48t / All City 19t / HKK NJS

Handlebars/Stem:
EDGE Carbon Riser / Thomson X4 110

Saddle/Seatpost:
Selle San Marco Superleggera / Thomson Masterpiece 27.2 / Thomson Clamp

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
H Plus Son Formation Face / American Classic Track / Continental Grand Prix 5000 // Feaux-rima clincher disc / Vittoria 23c

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
H Plus Son Formation Face / American Classic Track / Continental Grand Prix 5000 // Feaux-rima clincher disc / Vittoria 23c

Bike History

Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.

  1. Initial
  2. Version 2

Added by metatronic1123. Last updated 2 months ago.

4 Comments

edavsky

edavsky says:

How does a titanium frame feel compared to steel/aluminium?

Posted about 2 months ago

metatronic1123

metatronic1123 says:

I have always enjoyed it quite a bit. I it not quite as smooth as steel in a track bike, but certainly more compliant than aluminum. It of course really depends on the geometry of the bike and the style of tubing. This particular bike is super stiff

Posted about 2 months ago

edavsky

edavsky says:

Nice build!

Posted 5 months ago

metatronic1123

metatronic1123 says:

Thank you!

Posted 4 months ago