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LUDI-Ti Dirt

The Pussycat

The perfect dirt frame for professionals and beginners

LIGHT - ROBUST - PURE ADRENALINE

DESIGNED FOR STARTERS & PROFESSIONALS

Configurable according to your needs

titanium

Alloy : TI 3AL - 2.5V

Color: Titanium gray/black sandblasted matt

Frame

- External cable routing

- Extra Reinforced
- Hand-welded

- 5-year frame warranty

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Headset: IS42-IS52
Tire width: max. 26x2.20
Seatpost: 31.6mm
Bottom bracket: BB30 Pressfit
Brake mount: adjustable
Dropouts: None

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Specifications

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Titanium timeless modern

Our titanium frame offers a sleek look and maximum stability. Its low weight ensures excellent acceleration and agility. Titanium is corrosion-resistant and offers a long service life, making it a sustainable investment. Enjoy a smooth ride whether you're a beginner or a pro; this frame is designed for every body size. One of the first titanium dirt bikes ever on the market.

Titanium vs Carbon

The big comparison of bicycle frames

Choosing the right frame is crucial for handling, comfort, and durability. While carbon and titanium are among the highest-quality materials in bicycle construction, they differ in many important ways. Here's a detailed comparison.

The following might also interest you about the LUDI Titan Dirtbike...

  • Titanium is a lightweight, strong, and corrosion-resistant metal widely used in the aerospace, medical, and bicycle industries. It has one of the best strength-to-weight ratios of any metal.

    Main properties of titanium:

    ✔ High strength and low weight – Titanium is about 45% lighter than steel, but similarly strong.
    ✔ Corrosion resistant – Titanium does not rust and resists salt water, acids and chemicals.
    ✔ High biocompatibility – Ideal for medical implants as it does not cause any reactions in the body.
    ✔ Heat resistant – It has a high melting temperature (1,668°C) and is used in aerospace.
    ✔ Expensive processing – Titanium is difficult to process, which increases production costs.

  • Titanium is mainly mined from ilmenite (FeTiO3) and rutile (TiO2). The leading countries in titanium production are:

    • Australia (one of the largest suppliers of ilmenite and rutile)

    • China (largest titanium processor)

    • Russia

    • USA

    • Japan

    It is extracted using the Kroll process, in which titanium oxide is reduced with magnesium to obtain pure titanium.

  • Titanium is used in many high-tech areas due to its special properties:

    ✅ Aerospace – aircraft parts, engines, space components
    ✅ Medical technology – implants, prostheses, surgical instruments
    ✅ Bicycle industry – High-quality titanium frames for road bikes & mountain bikes
    ✅ Automotive industry – high-performance components, especially in sports cars
    ✅ Shipbuilding – Titanium alloys for submarines & offshore facilities
    ✅ Watches & Jewelry – Scratch-resistant luxury watches & jewelry

  • Titanium can also be processed using 3D printing, which is particularly important for complex geometries and customized parts.

    Titanium 3D printing processes:

    • Selective laser melting (SLM) – Titanium powder is melted with a laser.

    • Electron beam melting (EBM) – Titanium powder is melted using an electron beam.

    • Direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) – A powder bed is selectively sintered.

    Advantages of titanium 3D printing:

    ✔ Reduced material waste – Only as much material is used as needed.
    ✔ Complex designs possible – components with internal channels or lightweight structures.
    ✔ Lighter weight – Perfect for aviation & medical technology.
    ✔ Fast prototyping – Designs can be tested faster.

  • 🔹 High costs – Titanium is more expensive than aluminum and steel, both in terms of raw material procurement and processing.
    🔹 Difficult machining – Titanium wears out tools faster and requires special machinery.
    🔹 Flammability in powder form – Titanium powder is highly flammable, which makes handling difficult.

  • 🌍 Sustainability: Recycling of titanium is improved to reduce environmental impact.
    🚀 New alloys: Research projects are developing titanium alloys that are even lighter and more resistant.
    🏭 Increased use of 3D printing: Companies are increasingly using 3D printing for customized titanium products.

  • Titanium is a high-quality, high-tech material that impresses with its strength, lightness, and corrosion resistance. It plays a key role, especially in the aerospace, medical, and bicycle industries. 3D printing makes it possible to process titanium more efficiently and with less material waste. Despite its high cost, it remains one of the best metal options for demanding applications.

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