Equator Raiden Titanium - frameset

A timeless titanium frame that's second to none

Steel is real, carbon is light, but titanium lasts. Our frames are made of aerospace-grade, seamless 3Al-2.5V alloy tubing.

Titanium is more comfortable than steel due to its vibration absorption, but unlike steel, it is lighter and will not rust. It matches the strength of carbon, but unlike carbon, it can withstand rough handling. So we've made a frame built to last a lifetime.
A frame that adapts to the road and the day.

Fully internal wiring

Raiden is a pure racing machine, and as such has fully internal wiring that is not only clean-looking but also watt-saving.

We offer the cockpit as an option: our titanium stem, with partially exposed wiring for flexibility in seating setup, or we can fit you with a Deda Vinci or Superbox that will neatly hide this short exposed section.

The advantages of titanium without its disadvantages

Titanium is an extremely durable material that does not corrode, is not subject to mechanical wear, and is also extremely comfortable due to its ability to absorb vibrations.

We have balanced the potential disadvantage of its excessive flex by choosing a massive hydroformed downtube, a horizontally ovalised toptube and a seatstay diameter based on frame size. All of this is held together by the massive T47 bottom bracket, perfectly matched 3D printed head tube and 3D printed seatstay joint.
The result is a comfortable road bike without sacrificing its racing character.

3D printed parts where it makes sense

We print dropouts out of titanium because it's just beautiful. The bottom bracket, because the way we've designed it would be hard to CNC. The head tube, because it creates the perfect shape with the ovalized top tube and the hydroformed downtube. And we're also printing the seatstay joint to achieve a simply elegant machine.

Equator Road Carbon Fork

Raiden is factory fitted with a proven Equator carbon fork with reflective logo that complements the bike elegantly. 

We have excellent experience with this model and stand behind its quality, which is confirmed by ultrasonic testing.

Ovalized toptube

Looks great and makes the ride comfortable with added vertical flex while also stabilizing the frame against unwanted lateral flex.

In the photo you can also see the 3D printed seatpost joint. Neat, huh?

27.2 mm seatpost

Unlike our gravel bikes, Raiden is compatible with a thinner seatpost, which provides adequate comfort given this particular geometry.

Threaded T47 Bottom Bracket With Separated Cable Wiring

The 3D printed bottom bracket completely separates cables from the axis. This prevents unwanted friction even when the inner plastic cap is not fitted. The cables are routed through the inside of the chain stays and can be easily inspected by unscrewing the bottom cap.

We use a T47 threaded bottom bracket birthed in Chris King's workshop. You don't have to worry about unwanted noises as with many pressfit types. The larger diameter makes the whole system more durable and reliable, and results in a stronger frame tube joint.

SRAM UDH Universal Derailleur Hanger

The UDH is SRAM's global hanger standard. You can get this part at any better shop because it is not brand specific. It's simple to change and will rotate instead of bending during a mishap.
It also makes the frame ready for SRAM T-type derailleurs, although road kits haven't yet matured here.

Raiden is ready for the future.

Take a ride and believe

Even though Petr Bureš took some beautiful photos, the best way to appreciate the bike is in person.

Visit our showroom in Zlín, Czech Republic. We'll be happy to help you. Maybe ride for a few hours. We believe you will love Raiden.

Built With You, Not Just For You

While we list sensible, road-tested and community-approved specs across the range, we're equally happy (maybe a tiny bit happier) to do individual builds.

Shiny CNC'd groupset from a niche brand? Not a problem. Wider gear range for the mountains or loaded touring? Sure. A dropper post, different handlebar, or a suspension stem? Just say so.

Most of what makes a bike yours lives in those details. Your bike should start as a conversation, not a specs list.

Engineered, Tested, Built and Ridden in the Heart of Europe

Every Equator bike is engineered, drawn, tested and assembled in Zlín, Czech Republic — the same town that gave the world Tufo Tyres and, long before that, Baťa shoes.

Our hometown has always had a thing about a good fit. So do we.

Each frame starts from multiple real-world prototypes. The geometry, the build and the final ride check are all done here. Nothing leaves the workshop until it's a bike we'd want to ride ourselves.

Cliché? Yes. One we stand firmly behind.