The proper fix for making complex hollow shapes from high strength Ti alloys is superplastic forming, as used on Trent fan blades. Might be a bit expensive for MTB bars when carbon fibre does the job better for less than even cheaply made Ti bars.
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The proper fix for making complex hollow shapes from high strength Ti alloys is superplastic forming, as used on Trent fan blades. Might be a bit expensive for MTB bars when carbon fibre does the job better for less than even cheaply made Ti bars.