I know its a new frame, but has anyone had the opportunity to ride one?

I am also looking for review/feedback on Titus Oseo frame/fork. Seems to be a noticeable absence. Any info?

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If you're a skier or snowboarder, you can imagine exactly how the Oseo takes corners. It carves them, like a big-shoveled, aggressively shaped board, railing sweeping blacktop arcs and holding a line perfectly, even at 50 mph. At speed, the stiff carbon-fiber frame takes steering input from your hips and hands effortlessly, and the faster you're going, the more instinctive the bike becomes. And while the Oseo is stiff enough to turn your pedaling effort into instant speed, its Isogrid frame so effectively quiets road buzz, you'd swear you're going slower than you are. A word on Isogrid: Titus winds a series of carbon spines throughout each frame tube, much like a skeleton. The idea is that, rather than having to increase the size of an entire tube or thicken its walls for stability, Titus can add more support strategically, with less additional weight. As far as we can tell, it works.

There are some trade-offs. That silken ride is partly due to a long wheelbase, which causes steering to feel a bit slow when you're not really motoring; a high bottom-bracket shell contributes to that sensation. In fact, while riding in a pack the bike can seem nearly asleep until you get used to its quiet mien. It doesn't take more work to steer or jump with the group; it's that the response is so subtle you have to recalibrate your expectations. And while shaped seat- and chainstays are great at preventing uncomfortable impacts from jarring your hindquarters, they also tell your brain that the bike accelerates slowly in a dead sprint. It actually doesn't--we were able to stay with our type-A cohorts in town-line accelerations--but the fireworks feel more muted. Bottom line: This is a great bike for speedsters who need a bike that can take away some of the pain of four-hour stints in the saddle.

HIT: One of the smoothest fast bikes we've tested
MISS: At this price, more-elite drivetrains are available
PRICE: $4,210
WEIGHT: 17.75 lb. (54cm)
SIZES: 50, 52, 54 (tested) 56, 58, 60cm
FRAME: Isogrid carbon
FORK: Isogrid carbon
COMPONENT HIGHLIGHTS: Shimano Ultegra drivetrain, cassette (12-25), compact crank (50/34), brakes and wheels; Continental A&F 23c tires; Ritchey Streem bar

www.bicycling.com

If you're a skier or snowboarder, you can imagine exactly how the Oseo takes corners. It carves them, like a big-shoveled, aggressively shaped board, railing sweeping blacktop arcs and holding a line perfectly, even at 50 mph. At speed, the stiff carbon-fiber frame takes steering input from your hips and hands effortlessly, and the faster you're going, the more instinctive the bike becomes. And while the Oseo is stiff enough to turn your pedaling effort into instant speed, its Isogrid frame so effectively quiets road buzz, you'd swear you're going slower than you are. A word on Isogrid: Titus winds a series of carbon spines throughout each frame tube, much like a skeleton. The idea is that, rather than having to increase the size of an entire tube or thicken its walls for stability, Titus can add more support strategically, with less additional weight. As far as we can tell, it works.

There are some trade-offs. That silken ride is partly due to a long wheelbase, which causes steering to feel a bit slow when you're not really motoring; a high bottom-bracket shell contributes to that sensation. In fact, while riding in a pack the bike can seem nearly asleep until you get used to its quiet mien. It doesn't take more work to steer or jump with the group; it's that the response is so subtle you have to recalibrate your expectations. And while shaped seat- and chainstays are great at preventing uncomfortable impacts from jarring your hindquarters, they also tell your brain that the bike accelerates slowly in a dead sprint. It actually doesn't--we were able to stay with our type-A cohorts in town-line accelerations--but the fireworks feel more muted. Bottom line: This is a great bike for speedsters who need a bike that can take away some of the pain of four-hour stints in the saddle.

HIT: One of the smoothest fast bikes we've tested
MISS: At this price, more-elite drivetrains are available
PRICE: $4,210
WEIGHT: 17.75 lb. (54cm)
SIZES: 50, 52, 54 (tested) 56, 58, 60cm
FRAME: Isogrid carbon
FORK: Isogrid carbon
COMPONENT HIGHLIGHTS: Shimano Ultegra drivetrain, cassette (12-25), compact crank (50/34), brakes and wheels; Continental A&F 23c tires; Ritchey Streem bar

Thanks. Bicycling Magazine always has the most useful reviews.

I was intrigued when I first saw the Titus Oseo frame advertised in Colorado Cyclist. I read the frame description in the catalogue and decided to drive from Denver to Colorado Springs to give this bike a test ride. An incredible price also for a full carbon frame and fork. Within about five minutes of riding a floor model on the streets around the Colorado Cyclist showroom, I was ready to buy one. I spent an hour taking the bike uphill, downhill, putting it into corners and riding tempo on the flats. Quick acceleration, snappy steering, comfortable ride, stable at high speeds, ultra-stiff bottom bracket with no flex. I was sold! Also, the frame coloration of white/gold/black resembles Paolo Bettini's Specialized World Champion bike which is kind of cool.

Here's the setup I bought:

Titus Oseo frame/fork
Sram Red levers/shifters (shorter throw than Force shifters)
Sram Force 53/39 crankset, front/rear derailleurs and brake calipers
Easton EA90SLX wheelset
11-26 cassette
FSA Aluminum Energy Bar
FSA OS150 alloy stem
FSA SL-K carbon seatpost
Fizik Arione saddle with K'ium rails
Weight with pedals: 16.1 lbs.

I spec'd out everything and got the whole rig out the door for around $3,000. I have taken about ten rides on this bike so far, and it is definitely one bad ass setup! I've gone on most of the hilly, steep, windy and flat roads in Boulder and Golden Colorado and this bike handles wonderfully. The bicycling.com posting here about a long wheelbase and slow steering is wrong. The wheelbase is the same as that of a Specialized Tarmac SL and the steering is quick.

Here's mine, just built up recently. One ride so far...been raining a lot lately. Comes in at around 16lbs. :thumbsup: Seems pretty stiff but I'll post again after more saddle time.

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee271/jzmoreno/Image019.jpg

Oseo, 52
Full DA
FSA K-Force Light Compact
MaxM Seatpost/Stem
Spesh Toupe Saddle
Keo Classic Pedals
Bontrager Bars
Ksyrium SL 07
Panaracer Extreme Evo Tires
Topeak Cages
Polar Cadence/Speed