Equator Sensei Titanium - frameset
Product detailed description
Titanium frame
Seamless 3Al-2.5V aerospace quality frame with fully internal cable routing
Modern standards
T47 large diameter centre and SRAM UDH universal heel with support for SRAM T-Type heelless standard
Mounting points
Sufficient mounting points for baskets inside and outside the frame, as well as on the top frame tube"... from my list of modern gravel features, there's a bunch of future standards. T47 threaded center, UDH universal frame foot, flat mount for brake calipers, 12mm solid axles, and a 31.6mm seatpost with internal telescope cable routing."
- Cory Benson, Bikerumour
A titanium frame for life. Or several.
Steel is real, but titanium is eternal. Our thinned seamless tube frames are made from aerospace-grade 3Al-2.5V alloy.
Titanium is more comfortable than steel due to its vibration absorption, but unlike steel, it is lighter and will not rust. It boasts the strength of carbon, but unlike carbon, it can withstand rough handling. You get a frame that will last a lifetime with you. A frame you can adapt to the conditions and terrain of the moment.
Cable port in the head tube
Conical head tube with integrated port for internal cable routing. This makes the bike look clean, the cables don't rub against the head tube, and the integrated (drop-in) head assembly is easy to maintain because no cables pass through it. Plus, we don't have to make unnecessary holes in the lower frame.
Equator Gravel carbon fork
The Sensei is equipped with a high-quality Equator carbon fork that elegantly complements the thin tubes of the whole.
On request, a variant can be fitted that has a trio of mounting points on each side.
Internal cable routing and 1x and 2x support
Frame is ready for electronic or mechanical kit including 2x systems. If fitted with a telescopic seatpost, it also allows for hidden routing through the interior.
The centre is 3D printed and the wiring has separate routing so there is no risk of it meeting the pedal axis.
Number of mounting points
You'll find a pair of mounting points, in addition to the usual inner triangle, on the bottom of the lower frame and the top of the upper frame.
We haven't forgotten about mounting the rack or fenders.
Oval top frame tube
As well as looking great, it makes the ride more comfortable due to the greater vertical deflection. The bike is also more comfortable to carry in your hand or on thanks to a pair of bolts that allow for strapless installation.
Preparation for telescopic seatpost
Telescoping doesn't have to be the preserve of mountain bikes.
On a taller gravel frame, you'll appreciate the ability to lower the saddle lower in the terrain. Our frames are ready for 31.6 mm seatposts, so you have plenty of freedom of choice. Thanks to the fully internal routing, the control cable never leaves the frame.
Flat mount or post mount and direct shift cable outlet
The frame is factory ready for gravel flat mount calipers. Post-mount calipers can be mounted using an adapter.
The shift cable exits the chainstay directly around the rear center. It looks great and there is no unnecessary hole in the chainstay.
T47 standard double centre and internal wiring
The 3D printed double centre completely separates the cable compartment from the axis compartment. 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 centre originally from Chris King's workshop. You don't have to worry about unwanted noises as with many pressfit compounds. The larger diameter makes the whole system more durable, more reliable, and results in a stronger frame tube joint.
SRAM UDH foot and chain hook
The UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger) is SRAM's global standard for frame footpegs. So you can get the foot in any better shop because it's not brand specific. It's simple to change and will rewind instead of kinking in the event of a chain jam.
This also makes the frame ready for the new standard SRAM T-type clipless MTB derailleur.
For convenient servicing, the right seatstay is fitted with a small lug for chain delegation during bike servicing. You're welcome.
Rear structure optimised for rider's weight
We use different seatpost diameters for different frame sizes. This way, all riders can enjoy the same comfort, no matter which frame size they choose.
The combination of comfort and stiffness is thus consistent across sizes.
"Titan is still a bit of a heart thing in cycling. It doesn't succumb to fashion waves, it doesn't smell like a racing carbon novelty, and it brings something to the table that you'll appreciate over the long haul, in addition to a certain premiumness."
- Roadcycling.cz
Each bike is personally assembled by Ivo Caudr - the chief mechanic of the UCI continental team TUFO Pardus Prostějov and former production automation specialist at TUFO.
30 years of experience. The same care. The same precision that professional racers expect.
Tested in real-world conditions, fine-tuned to perfection
During development, we test both geometry modifications and different choices of pipe diameters and profiles on a number of prototypes. No detail is small enough.
The ride must match the expectations you have for a bike for life.
A frame for life
Titan is eternal. It does not corrode, does not change its properties and can handle the roughest treatment. And it's comfortable to ride.
Designed in the Czech Republic
We design the geometry ourselves and test it on several prototypes to achieve the desired ride feel
A bike by you
You can't go wrong with the factory configuration, but we can also make any changes to it - just get in touch.
