Titanium All-Road

Nice ride hitting all the right spots

It feels like it is super stable, but at the same time light, fast, and responsive. It came nicely packaged, was easy to set up, and get rolling.

No regrets, just smiles on the trails

I had been thinking about a new gravel rig for a few months and came across the Titanium All Road digging through online reviews. I was attracted by the unbeatable price for a titanium frame and the reputation of SBC for quality. After several months of indecision I finally pulled the purchase trigger when I got an email with a 12% discount for Valentines Day. I have no regrets. The buying experience was excellent. Firstly, during my months of indecision, I emailed SBC with numerous, detailed questions about the options they offered - wheel weights, groupset peformance, etc etc. They always responded quickly, answered my questions thoroughly and with courtesy. This was by no means my first online purchase of a bike without test riding, but it was the first time being presented with so many variables. I appreciated the choice to be able to adjust the bike to my needs, but wanted to make sure I got it right. With input from SBC I definitely made the right choices - I went with the stock SBC wheels since the weight difference is marginal, the carbon fork and transmission mullet set. Once I'd ordered the bike came much faster than I expected. I paid for the "Pro-Build" option which meant the bike came ready to ride with minimal build. I can honestly say I am thrilled with my purchase after the first 200+ miles. The first thing I noticed was the weight - or lack of it!! I've been riding a steel frame gravel bike so was expecting this, but the Ti All Road is almost as light as my carbon road bike. Once I got used to the new set up though the more subtle performance benefits became obvious. The power transfer from pedal-stroke through drive chain and frame is direct and responsive. As a result navigating the down to up transitions on trails has become so enjoyable. Coupled with the rapid and accurate gear changes from the SRAM transmission setup I'm finding that as I start the climbs I'm quickly gapping riders who normally would be there with me. On flatter trails the bike provides a very stable platform regardless how smooth the terrain is and seems to maintain momentum with less effort. I've been coming off longer rides less fatigued. I put both of these features down to the titanium material but also down to the frame design. Overall, it is very much a dream to ride. No regrets. Looking forward to many more miles of smiles

Everything you think it will be.

I picked up this bike as a complete build back in September (2025). I had a local shop put the bike together and had it out for some shakedown rides. I had a sticky front brake after a couple of rides, likely due to the shop not bleeding the brakes properly on install. Ultimately that shop made some bad repairs and I had to take the bike to another place and get replacement parts. I want to stress this was an issue with the shop and service quality - not the bike. After picking the bike back up later in December and having it out for some rides I can confirm it's everything you think it would be. Cushy, planted, supple but responsive. The geometry is more akin to a mountain bike so it's punchy on uphills and mean you don't have to stand out of the saddle on most climbs (you can though and the bike responds like a cross bike would under load). I kept the build stock except for the optional eagle axs drivetrain and spd/flat pedals, which are wonderful to use. This is the first geared bike I've had in 14 years. I've been a Single speed and fixed gear rider in that time frame and wanted a do it all/never worry frameset that could be changed over time. My 4 other bikes are all steel and I wanted to stick with metal but wasn't (and still am not) sold on aluminum. This bike fit the bill perfectly. Normally with bikes I've always reached for a 58-59cm, I primarily look to the top tube length and try to stay around 580mm. With this bike I went down in size and reached for the 55, since the geometry is more akin to a mountain bike (at least in my opinion). I read some reviews online that suggested downsizing as well and I can confirm that downsizing is a good call if you are between sizes. I have no issues in stand over and don't feel cramped in the legs. I will reduce the reach with a shorter stem, my arms feels a little stretched out and for my personal comfort backing off to an 80mm would be better. Overall, for the money, and the quality of the build, 10/10. Yo won't find a titanium frame this good for this price. If you're worried about branding across the frame-don't. It's not in your face and what touches there are are tasteful. I think it adds character. It's not the lightest weight bike I've ever ridden, you're not going to have carbon fiber weight on this rig, especially not with the tires and wheels. But that can be changed and upgraded later. Ultimately this bike fits for the rider that wants longer days in the saddle with a premium built material. One that can load up bags or just hit single track trails and long roads for 100+ miles. It's not a racing bike, it's a machine to explore with. For reference, I ride primarily in South Texas with some trips to TN and NY when I'm visiting family. It handles the heat, the flat, the mountains, the twisties, the cold, the snow, the salt, mud, sand, grime, grit, broken and cracked pavement without complaining. Just make sure you charge your batteries so you can keep shifting.