TRAVERS BIKES HAND BUILT TITANIUM FRAMES
Each of our titanium frames are carefully handcrafted with an attention to detail that is 2nd to none. We strive to make the best possible frames without compromise.
We are not burdened with large stock level which allows us to quickly respond to new standards keeping our frames bang up to date. The Rusty 27.5+ and 29+ (the Rusty replaces the popular Rudy Fat) are kept in stock, all other frames are bespoke made to order for each customer. Lead times for bespoke frames are around 6-10 weeks.
How to order a Travers titanium frame:
Russ Ti 27.5+ and 29+
The Russ Ti will be kept in stock in all sizes in both wheel sizes, you can order via the website or contact us via email on Michael@traversbikes.com
All other Titanium frames
We can build the frame of your dreams, either pick a model below and make changes to suit your needs or supply us with information from a bike fit or simply an idea you have in your head, maybe your current bike is almost perfect but you wish it could be updated to take the latest suspension fork or you want 20mm added to the top tube and a different BB. Simply email us with your ideas and we can take it from there Michael@traversbikes.com
You can find out more information on the bespoke page
We are not burdened with large stock level which allows us to quickly respond to new standards keeping our frames bang up to date. The Rusty 27.5+ and 29+ (the Rusty replaces the popular Rudy Fat) are kept in stock, all other frames are bespoke made to order for each customer. Lead times for bespoke frames are around 6-10 weeks.
How to order a Travers titanium frame:
Russ Ti 27.5+ and 29+
The Russ Ti will be kept in stock in all sizes in both wheel sizes, you can order via the website or contact us via email on Michael@traversbikes.com
All other Titanium frames
We can build the frame of your dreams, either pick a model below and make changes to suit your needs or supply us with information from a bike fit or simply an idea you have in your head, maybe your current bike is almost perfect but you wish it could be updated to take the latest suspension fork or you want 20mm added to the top tube and a different BB. Simply email us with your ideas and we can take it from there Michael@traversbikes.com
You can find out more information on the bespoke page
Russ Ti
Russ Ti is the replacement for the Rudy Fat, it is available in 2 wheel sizes 27.5+ which will also take standard 29er wheels and 29+.
Whats has changed aside from the name and wheel sizes? quite a bit, the Russ Ti frame now has triple bottle cage mounts (for a standard bottle cage or Anything cage) on both top and the bottom of the down tube giving you extra flexibility. The Russ Ti frame also features internal cabling in the top tube for both the rear brake and rear mech, dont worry you will not have to spend hours fishing around inside the frame trying to feed them through they simply push out of the head tube. An engraved headtube and seat stay now comes as standard, no more head badges falling off! The geometry has been tweaked a bit to take into account the latest suspension forks (if you must!) and the chainstays have been shortened to aid better climbing and handling on tight single track.
Whats has changed aside from the name and wheel sizes? quite a bit, the Russ Ti frame now has triple bottle cage mounts (for a standard bottle cage or Anything cage) on both top and the bottom of the down tube giving you extra flexibility. The Russ Ti frame also features internal cabling in the top tube for both the rear brake and rear mech, dont worry you will not have to spend hours fishing around inside the frame trying to feed them through they simply push out of the head tube. An engraved headtube and seat stay now comes as standard, no more head badges falling off! The geometry has been tweaked a bit to take into account the latest suspension forks (if you must!) and the chainstays have been shortened to aid better climbing and handling on tight single track.
The frames below are available bespoke only
BAT FASTARD 26" (FAT BIKE) 5" TYRE
The Bat Fastard is a beast! it can easily swallow 5" tyres take take on even the harshest of conditions. The frame features a 12 x 197 hub spacing, tapered headtube and unmistakable Travers horseshoe chainstay design.
The Bats Fastard is only available as a Bespoke build option, that means you can spec your own Bottom Bracket type/size and even tweak the geometry.
More information on bespoke builds
The Bats Fastard is only available as a Bespoke build option, that means you can spec your own Bottom Bracket type/size and even tweak the geometry.
More information on bespoke builds
RUDY FAT 29+
The Titanium "Rudy Fat" is designed for long miles in the saddle, a low maintenance mile cruncher. Weather you just enjoy spending days getting lost in the mountains or ripping up the single track competing in endurance events.
At the heart of the "Rudy Fat" frame is the new(ish) 29+ standard, what is this? well in a nut shell you can use standard components from any mountain bike (hubs, bottom bracket and (rigid) forks) but with the subtle but critical difference of being able to run massive Surly Knard 29x3" tyres on a 50mm rim. This setup insulates you from the worst of what the trail can throw at you and removes the need for suspension. The extra wide tyres also give unrivaled traction and grip so you can really let loose on the downhills.
The unique thing on the Traver "Rudy Fat" and its bigger brother the "Fat Race" is our cleaver horseshoe chainstay bridge, this allows maximum clearance for the 3" tyre but still allowing you room to run a standard MTB double chainset.
"Rudy Fat" also come with a full compliment of rack mounts and has full length cable run with keeps you weather proofed even in the most extreme of conditions.
You can purchase the "Rudy Fat" as a frame only or as a "Rolling Chassis" or "Rolling Chassis Deluxe" from our store.
At the heart of the "Rudy Fat" frame is the new(ish) 29+ standard, what is this? well in a nut shell you can use standard components from any mountain bike (hubs, bottom bracket and (rigid) forks) but with the subtle but critical difference of being able to run massive Surly Knard 29x3" tyres on a 50mm rim. This setup insulates you from the worst of what the trail can throw at you and removes the need for suspension. The extra wide tyres also give unrivaled traction and grip so you can really let loose on the downhills.
The unique thing on the Traver "Rudy Fat" and its bigger brother the "Fat Race" is our cleaver horseshoe chainstay bridge, this allows maximum clearance for the 3" tyre but still allowing you room to run a standard MTB double chainset.
"Rudy Fat" also come with a full compliment of rack mounts and has full length cable run with keeps you weather proofed even in the most extreme of conditions.
You can purchase the "Rudy Fat" as a frame only or as a "Rolling Chassis" or "Rolling Chassis Deluxe" from our store.
FAT RACE 26" (FAT BIKE)
If you need to ask why, then the "Fat Race" probably is not for you. Its the bike that will bring a smile to your face and leave it there all day.
A "Fat Race" is currently on long term test at "What Mountain Bikes" and "Bike Radar" and will appear in the March issue. The first review will be an initial report and then they will follow it up about 6 months later with a long term test. I have been told (but yet to be confirmed) that they intend to run an article on the "Fat Race" to see if you can use a Fat bike as replacement for all the other bikes in your shed.
Since the frame was sent on test the model has been updated a little, a tapered head tube has been added to stiffen up the front end. The chainstays have been lengthened by 5mm to allow you to run 29+ wheel (on 170mm hubs). Why? so in the summer you can benefit from the lightweight fast rolling 29+ wheels and in the winter you can swap back to the standard Fat 26" wheels for the snow. The split chainstay has also been removed although this is available as a custom option.
We also produce a thru axle version called the Bat Fastard with 12x197mm hub spacing.
A "Fat Race" is currently on long term test at "What Mountain Bikes" and "Bike Radar" and will appear in the March issue. The first review will be an initial report and then they will follow it up about 6 months later with a long term test. I have been told (but yet to be confirmed) that they intend to run an article on the "Fat Race" to see if you can use a Fat bike as replacement for all the other bikes in your shed.
Since the frame was sent on test the model has been updated a little, a tapered head tube has been added to stiffen up the front end. The chainstays have been lengthened by 5mm to allow you to run 29+ wheel (on 170mm hubs). Why? so in the summer you can benefit from the lightweight fast rolling 29+ wheels and in the winter you can swap back to the standard Fat 26" wheels for the snow. The split chainstay has also been removed although this is available as a custom option.
We also produce a thru axle version called the Bat Fastard with 12x197mm hub spacing.
RUDY 29er
The original "Rudy" 29er is where it all started for Travers Bikes. In 2009 I was looking for a new hard tail MTB for XC and endurance racing. I had a idea of what I wanted but just could find anything. Manufacturers these days seem to be brainwashing people into thinking that they need 140mm suspension before you even consider going offroad!
The idea behind the "Rudy" is a simple one, light weight race machine with all the bells and whistles stripped off. We have achieved this by going back to basics and utilising the characteristics of the titanium material to produce a rear triangle that is forgiving over bump but laterally stif, so when you stamp on the pedals to power out of a bomb hole all your energy goes into propelling you forward. As you would expect from Travers bikes we have put a lot of time and effort into the bottom bracket area and "Rudy" is no exception as you can tell from the photos below. Up front the handling is kept in check with a stout tapered Semi Integrated head tube and some rather exquisite welding creating a very large contact area for the main tubes.
The idea behind the "Rudy" is a simple one, light weight race machine with all the bells and whistles stripped off. We have achieved this by going back to basics and utilising the characteristics of the titanium material to produce a rear triangle that is forgiving over bump but laterally stif, so when you stamp on the pedals to power out of a bomb hole all your energy goes into propelling you forward. As you would expect from Travers bikes we have put a lot of time and effort into the bottom bracket area and "Rudy" is no exception as you can tell from the photos below. Up front the handling is kept in check with a stout tapered Semi Integrated head tube and some rather exquisite welding creating a very large contact area for the main tubes.
ANGUS 29+
The "Angus" came about by chance when I was approached by the current "Single Speed World Champion" Angus Edmond, he was interested in riding a 29+ frame in the defense of his title in Alaska. From this the "Angus" was born, a 29+ frame specifically designed for single speed or Rohloff hub geared use. (Update: Angus Edmond has ridden the "Angus" to 2nd place in the Single Speed European Championships and 1st place in the Dutch Single Speed National Championships)
So what makes the "Angus" single speed specific? for a start there is no rear mech hanger! the chainstay bridge has been redesigned (from the "Rudy Fat") to allow more mud clearance. The dropouts have been upgraded to be Rohloff compatible plus extra cable mounts have been added to take the cable. A dedicated Eccentric Bottom Bracket (54x86mm EBB) has been designed to allow you to adjust the chain tension with integrated bearing (there is no need for a separate bottom bracket). We have also added an extra bottle cage mount on the underside of the down tube so if you are competing in the Tour Divide and have filled the main triangle up with a frame bag you can still carry extra bottles!
So what makes the "Angus" single speed specific? for a start there is no rear mech hanger! the chainstay bridge has been redesigned (from the "Rudy Fat") to allow more mud clearance. The dropouts have been upgraded to be Rohloff compatible plus extra cable mounts have been added to take the cable. A dedicated Eccentric Bottom Bracket (54x86mm EBB) has been designed to allow you to adjust the chain tension with integrated bearing (there is no need for a separate bottom bracket). We have also added an extra bottle cage mount on the underside of the down tube so if you are competing in the Tour Divide and have filled the main triangle up with a frame bag you can still carry extra bottles!
ROAD ELITE
Titanium comes into its on on the road with its great ability to insulate the rider from the road buzz. After a long days racing or training in the saddle the "Road Elite" leaves you less fatigued.
The "Road Elite" is the ideal frame for the ambitious racer with it light weight feel and agile handling. With its brushed titanium finish, this frame will look as good in 10 years time as it does when you first throw your leg over.
The "Road Elite" is the ideal frame for the ambitious racer with it light weight feel and agile handling. With its brushed titanium finish, this frame will look as good in 10 years time as it does when you first throw your leg over.
MONGO
Nobody messes with Mongo, This rock solid titanium frame can handle whatever you throw at it. This enduro machine is up to the challenge, just point it down hill and let it rip.
Mongo is designed around 27.5 (650b) wheels and 160mm forks. An updated version is being produced to take 26+ and 27.5 wheels in the same frame...photos to follow.
