Lynskey Silver Series

[rgmerk]

Lynskey are doing a new "Silver Series" of low-cost ($1100) titanium frames. Made in USA, lifetime warranty.

They look pretty old-school -round tubes welded together - but I'm thinking of mating on of the Breakaway (road) frames with a good-quality fork and seatpost and existing drivetrain bits as a relatively affordable, good looking and durable bike for doing big non-racing distances on.

This sound like a reasonable plan?

 

[avanti]

Lynskey are doing a new "Silver Series" of low-cost ($1100) titanium frames. Made in USA, lifetime warranty.

They look pretty old-school -round tubes welded together - but I'm thinking of mating on of the Breakaway (road) frames with a good-quality fork and seatpost and existing drivetrain bits as a relatively affordable, good looking and durable bike for doing big non-racing distances on.

This sound like a reasonable plan?

I would have bought one of these but the geometry did not suit me. I just ordered their R230.

 

[Race Radio]

Lynskey are doing a new "Silver Series" of low-cost ($1100) titanium frames. Made in USA, lifetime warranty.

They look pretty old-school -round tubes welded together - but I'm thinking of mating on of the Breakaway (road) frames with a good-quality fork and seatpost and existing drivetrain bits as a relatively affordable, good looking and durable bike for doing big non-racing distances on.

This sound like a reasonable plan?

Looks like a good deal on a comfy frame.

 

[elapid]

Wow. As a proud owner of a Lynskey since 2006, I can only attest to their workmanship and professionalism. The ride quality of my bike is excellent. I have 2 steel road bikes, 1 carbon road bike, 1 carbon 'cross bike, and my Lynskey. I ride my Lynskey > 80% of the time because of its ride quality, especially on rough roads and long rides. Go for it, RR!

 

[BroDeal]

Interesting take on Lynskey from Velocipede Salon.

http://www.velocipedesalon.com/forum/f2/competitively-priced-us-made-ti-bikes-lynsyky-32271.html

 

[Fatclimber]

A friend of mine purchased a Lynsky soon after they started up. There were major issues on 2 separate occasions. I can't remember what the second issue was, but when he received his frame his rear triangle didn't have enough clearance to accept a wheel (like it was built for a 650 or something). Totally unacceptable, especially considering the price. The customer service was horrid and neither of us will ever consider purchasing that brand again. Hopefully they've gotten things straightened out by now.

 

[Bustedknuckle]

Interesting take on Lynskey from Velocipede Salon.

http://www.velocipedesalon.com/forum/f2/competitively-priced-us-made-ti-bikes-lynsyky-32271.html

Undercutting a local dealer with an offer to sell direct, is just plain BS..

They can't have it both ways. Dealers trying to sell their crap and trying to sell direct at the same time. One of the many reasons I told Lynskey to take a hike.

 

[Race Radio]

Interesting take on Lynskey from Velocipede Salon.

http://www.velocipedesalon.com/forum/f2/competitively-priced-us-made-ti-bikes-lynsyky-32271.html

Ooooh ouch!

 

[Biking_bud]

Lynskey bikes

Last year I purchased a semi-custom R230, as I did not like the standard frame geometry. After calling Lynskey direct, I was referred to a bike shop in the Dallas area for a RETUL fitting. My goal was to try and get as close to my '03 Tuscany as possible in fit and feel. I wanted a horiz top tube, S&S couplings and rear rack mounts, as I was planning on riding the Natchez Trace after delivery.

My only "issues" were with dealing with the sales manager, and eventual late delivery on the frame to the shop. The end result was an almost perfect dream. I have had NO problems with moving from the Tuscany to the Lynskey in terms of handling, feel and roadability. My suggestion would be to get a good professional fit AFTER you have decided on what you want, do the research, and then hold your line on what you want and get ALL estimates in writing (keeping copies of all e-mails).

The servicing bike shop did a good job in helping me get what I wanted, and "pressuring" Lynskey to get the job done more or less on time. Lynskey finally got the frame done only after I threatened to cancel the order due to the delay, which caused me to cancel (in part) the trip on the Trace.

Overall, I would say, go thru a GOOD shop in dealing with Lynskey since that gives you a bit more leverage.

Bottom line: I am a happy Lynskey owner!!!!

 

[avanti]

I received my R230 a couple of weeks ago and so far it is meeting my expectations. It is slightly heavier then I expected but it is plenty stiff yet rides smoothly. Delivery was on time and it was set up with extra spacers on the steerer as requested.
My nearest Lynskey dealer was 700-miles away and my LBS said to go direct.

 

[rgmerk]

Built up, happy so far

As a brief update, I've had the Breakaway built up with a mixture of Shimano drivetrain bits (Ultegra 6700 compact cranks and RD, Dura-Ace 7800 shifters and FD, 105 cassette and chain), Shimano BR-R650 brakes (you need long drop brakes for this bike), the Lynskey full carbon fork, a Specialized S-Works Pave seatpost, Giant aluminium medium drop bars (chosen because I have them on my race bike and like the bend) and my existing wheels (handbuilt clincher with Kinlin rims), Selle SMP evolution saddle, 2 generic carbon cages. Frame weight including headset was 1400 grams. Weight including Look pedals for a medium frame is 7.84 kg.

Frame looks beautiful and to my inexpert eye the welds look neat and consistent.

Haven't been able to take it out for serious kms yet but on short spins it rides and handles beautifully. Ride took the buzz out of coarse-chip roads, and it was immediately confidence-inspiring in corners. Don't know why, but it just felt like the right blend of stable and agile.

Will take some photos when I have a chance.