Pipedream Launch Limited Edition Ti Moxie Hardtail
UK based bike brand Pipedream has announced a limited edition Titanium version of their Moxie hardtail that will be limited to just 24 frames. The frame will share the geometry of the new MK3 version of the standard Moxie bike but it also features a new custom-butted tubeset using an ovalised downtube and top tube. Pipedream says their mission with the updated MK3 Moxie was to "create the most aesthetically beautiful and highest performance steel and titanium bicycle frames."
The Moxie is available in two sizes but both use the same seat tube length, instead the Moxie offers a 'long' and 'longer' option with the choice between a 470mm or a 510mm reach. Pipedream says this "allows you to spec the longest dropper you need to improve manoeuvrability and maximise the performance of every Moxie bike." For the geometry, the Moxie has a steep seat tube angle of 77.5° and a pretty slack 64° head angle with a 140mm fork, although up to 170mm is within the recommended range. The bike will also take both 27.5" and 29" wheels with the chainstay length being adjustable using new sliding drop-outs that offer a range of 425 mm to 441 mm.
Currently, Pipedream is making just 24 Titanium Moxies (twelve in each size) and they are taking pre-orders now with a down payment of £750. The remaining £999 will be taken before the frame is ready to ship which is set for September.
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I built mine to be a good all rounder that excels at general trail riding and jumping (covers most of what I ride). Never going to race enduro on it but people do and good luck to them. Also good to know it's a tough frame.
I like having one bike because it can be a top spec bike. Really wanted the previous ti Moxie but it didn't have adjustable dropouts. Looks like this one does....uh-oh.
In my eyes there is no reason to have such a short seat tube on a 29er, top of the rear tire is higher than the end of the seat tube.
And I've got seats that are 18mm higher than others, it's not beyond logic that you could find something taller too. Yes it defies the point of the super short seat tube, but adding length to the seat tube would also do that. They've clearly gone with a geometry that suits the majority of riders with the 2 sizes, if it doesn't work for you find a different company who's geometry does work for you.
There’s this one company that tried to do this last year and screwed everyone including vendors out of money or products.
Sick bike though
On a side note, I've actually (like genuinely, no bs) seen a sick bike out in the wild. It was one of the ones finished and sold by the frame builder before planet x bought the remaining stock, so not a true sick from the two douche canoes, but it was a sick non the less. Didn't actually look anything that special compared to the usual aggro hardtails that frequent the local trails, plenty of ragleys, oranges and a few rarer sights like Pipedreams, dialled bikes and btrs.
On a more positive note. That Moxie looks killa!
Don't get me wrong, this isn't a world's gone mad/prices rant at all, I get that craftsmanship costs money and limited batches area airways going to attract boutique prices and I'm sure these will sell out. If I see one in the wild I can doff my cap to the discerning owner accordingly.
But stick a new Transition in front of me and suddenly I'm listing the kitchen appliances and kids on Gumtree
You can also go east-asian direct and have one welded up completely custom for about $1100 USD shipped, depending on the features. Mine has sliding dropouts, internal routing, custom geometry, and a few other cool things. It just takes 3 months for it to get to you haha.
Tubes need to be thicker compared to steel; makes it less reactive and not as comfortable.
The top amongst the top is stainless steel, Reynolds 953 for instance.
Cheers
Kona had two ti frames back in the late 90's...I had one and loved it...I could make the back end bounce up and do some cool maneuvers in turns with it, as well it damped a lot of vibration. A guy I knew had the more burly version...larger gussets at the welds and it was a much stiffer ride.
I've also had a few Reynolds steel and enjoyed them as well, but nothing can beat a good ti frame