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The SILK ROAD Titanium Expedition Bikepacking Bike exists to explore. The prime example of an adventure bike. Uncomplicated in its performance and truly dependable, the SILK ROAD has everything you need to explore remote and beautiful back country destinations, self-supported and without limits.
Well deserving of its famous mountain road namesake, the SILK ROAD is built for taking on self-supported bikepacking adventures, over complex and challenging terrain.
The SILK ROADs premium aerospace-grade 3AL-2.5V triple-butted titanium frame boast an incredible strength to weight ratio with titanium being the ideal choice for a bike thats ready to take on the demands of long-distance all-terrain exploration. The expedition ready frame is equipped with a plethora of bikepacking mounting bosses, including rear rack system mounts, giving you the option to use whatever bike luggage configuration works for you.
Its all in the details and the SILK ROAD frame is packed full of specific features tailored to the adventure biking cause. Features like the dropped driveside chainstay. Easy to go unnoticed, this design feature creates enough space to fit 29 wheels and large volume tyres, without lengthening the wheelbase of the bike.
Tough, wide, tubeless ready 29 WTB rims keep the weight down without compromising on strength and durability.
Trusted whilst bikepacking in some of the most remote regions of the world, the WTB I30 rims provide increased strength and stiffness from a rim you can depend on when adventure is your destination.
The supremely versatile PANARACER FIRESPORT tyres further support the SILK ROADs unlimited off-road capability.
Bringing a fully loaded bikepacking bike to a halt is no mean feat so powerful and unfaltering brakes are a must. This is why the SILK ROAD is equipped with SRAMs dependable G2 R 4 piston brakes. Performing consistently, time after time, so bikepacking route compromises can be a thing of the past.
The SELCOF Carbon Bikepacking Utility Fork provides the increased pedalling efficiency and shock absorbing characteristics unique to carbon fibre, without the weight gain and complicated engineering that comes from running a suspension fork.Featuring 3-bolt mounting bosses you can add even more luggage configuration options to the SILK ROADs ample supply.Efficient, durable and reliable, the perfect utility fork for remote self-supported adventures.
The SILK ROAD Titanium Expedition Bikepacking Bike is optimised to take on whatever off-road journey you can dream up. A bike for pushing boundaries and exploring the natural world in all its wild untamed glory. With its adaptable range of bike luggage mounting options the TITUS SILK ROAD is the perfect bikepacking rig.
Approx Weight (Medium) - 11.4kg - Bike weight can vary slightly depending on the size of the frame and the components chosen at the time of checkout
Pedal choice is a personal thing. Some people prefer to ride with clipless pedals matched to cleats on the underside of your cycling shoes, others may prefer a flat pedal paired with shoes with a tread designed to provide grip without the aid of cleats. At Planet X our bikes dont come with pedals included but we do sell a wide range of clipless and flat pedals for all types of cyclists, see the following link for our range - Pedals
NOTE: Please make sure you check the size guide to order the correct size of this frame.
How do I unbox and set up my bike when it arrives
Please Note: - Bike Specifications can and do change from time to time from the specification pictured above. Please check the Full bike specification cartefully before ordering
Upgrade prices - All of our customise and upgrade options are priced as upgrades. For example if you upgrade your Tyres or Handlebars we will swap them over for you. As the Upgrades are discounted we do not send out the original item as well as the upgrades
| Rider Height | Suggested Frame Size |
|---|---|
| 5′3″ to 5′7″ (160cm-170cm) | SML/394mm |
| 5′6″ to 5′10″ (168cm-178cm) | MED/432mm |
| 5′9″ to 6′2″ (175cm- 188cm) | LRG/470mm |
| 6′1″ to 6′4″ (185cm- 193cm) | XL/508mm |
All frame size recommendations are approximate. A good fit will also depend on the correct choice of stem length, correct bike set-up for the rider and riding style.
Correct frame size choice can vary greatly with riders' torso length. If you have longer legs and a shorter torso, go for a slightly shorter stem. If you think you are borderline between sizes, and you have longer legs and a shorter torso, go for the smaller frame size. If you have shorter legs and a longer torso, go for the larger frame size to get the extra top tube length.
As the frame sizes increase, so does the length of the head tube. If you are inflexible or perhaps have a history of back problems, consider going for a larger frame size. This will increase the relative height of the handlebars making the position less “extreme”. The larger frame will also have a longer top tube, so you’ll need to compensate for this with a shorter stem.
| SML 394mm | MED 432mm | LRG 470mm | XLG 508mm | ||
| Rider Height | 5′3″ to 5′7″ (160cm-170cm) | 5′6″ to 5′10″ (168cm-178cm) | 5′9″ to 6′2″ (175cm- 188cm) | 6′1″ to 6′4″ (185cm- 193cm) | |
| A | Head Angle (degrees) | 70.0 | 70.0 | 70.0 | 70.0 |
| B | Head Tube (mm) | 95 | 105 | 115 | 125 |
| C | Top Tube Effective(mm) | 580 | 605 | 630 | 655 |
| D | Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 |
| E | Seat Tube C-T Actual (mm) | 394 | 432 | 470 | 508 |
| F | Chainstays (mm) | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 |
| G | BB Drop (mm) | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| I | Stack (mm) | 607 | 617 | 626 | 635 |
| J | Reach (mm) | 406 | 428 | 450 | 472 |
| O | Wheelbase (mm) | 1072 | 1098 | 1124 | 1149 |
| P | front Centre (mm) | 647 | 672 | 698 | 723 |
Custom options available on components showing this spanner
| Brake Setup | UK Brake Lever Setup Rear Brake Left | ||
| Grips | On-One Knurl EVO Grip / Black | ||
| Handlebar | Selcof Enduro6 Riser Handlebar / 780mm | ||
| Saddle | San Marco Monza Start Wide Saddle / Black / Carbon Steel | ||
| Stem | Selcof Hot Box Stem / 50mm | ||
| Tyres | Panaracer FireSport 29" Wire Bead Tyre / 2.35" | ||
| Seat Clamp | Selcof Forged Alloy Bolt Up Seatclamp V2 / 35mm / 12MM / Black | ||
| Seat Post | Selcof Twelfty Alloy Inline Seatpost / 30.9mm | ||
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle 12 Speed Chain / 126 Link | ||
| Gear Levers | SRAM GX Eagle Trigger Shifter (Lunar Colourway) / 12 Speed / Right Hand | ||
| Crank Set | SRAM GX Eagle DUB Crankset (Lunar Colourway) / 170mm / 32T / BOOST | ||
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1210 Eagle 12 Speed Cassette / 11-50 | ||
| Brake | SRAM Guide G2 R Hydraulic Disc Brake / Rear / 1800 / 20 Post to IS | ||
| Brake | SRAM Guide G2 R Hydraulic Disc Brake / Front / 900mm / Post mount (20mm bracket) 20P | ||
| Rear Mech | SRAM GX Eagle Rear Mech (Lunar Colourway) / 1 x 12 Speed | ||
| Fork | Selcof Carbon 27.5+ / 29er 3 Bolt Fork / Matt Black | ||
| Wheel Pair | Alex EXR30 29er on Formula Boost 6 Bolt Wheelset / Shimano 11 Speed |
| Frame Material | Ti-3Al-2.5V |
| Frame Weight, Approx, (med) (g) | TBD kg |
| Fork | N/A |
| RR Axle (mm) | M12 x 1.75p (Supplied) |
| Seatpost Size (mm) | 30.9 |
| Seat Clamp Size (mm) | 34.9 |
| Front Mech Type | N/A |
| Wheels | 29er / 148 BOOST THRU |
| Max Tyre | 29er - 2.6" |
| Chain Guide | N/A |
| Rack Mounts | Yes |
| Bottle Cage Bosses | 3 |
| Brake Type | DISC POST |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA 73mm |
| Headset Type | FSA Orbit C-40-CF-ACB |
| Fork Length (mm) | - |
| Cable Routing | Internal and External routing |
| Dropper Compatible | Yes |
| Rider Height | Suggested Frame Size |
|---|---|
| 5′3″ to 5′7″ (160cm-170cm) | SML/394mm |
| 5′6″ to 5′10″ (168cm-178cm) | MED/432mm |
| 5′9″ to 6′2″ (175cm- 188cm) | LRG/470mm |
| 6′1″ to 6′4″ (185cm- 193cm) | XL/508mm |
All frame size recommendations are approximate. A good fit will also depend on the correct choice of stem length, correct bike set-up for the rider and riding style.
Correct frame size choice can vary greatly with riders' torso length. If you have longer legs and a shorter torso, go for a slightly shorter stem. If you think you are borderline between sizes, and you have longer legs and a shorter torso, go for the smaller frame size. If you have shorter legs and a longer torso, go for the larger frame size to get the extra top tube length.
As the frame sizes increase, so does the length of the head tube. If you are inflexible or perhaps have a history of back problems, consider going for a larger frame size. This will increase the relative height of the handlebars making the position less “extreme”. The larger frame will also have a longer top tube, so you’ll need to compensate for this with a shorter stem.
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