Equator Sensei Titanium

Lively and responsive gravel for paved paths and roads.

Key properties

  • Aerospace grade Titanium 3Al-2.5V
  • In-house design and geometry development
  • Ready for whatever you are ready for
  • What else is to say?

Made to order

  • EUR 2 500 for a frameset
  • EUR 6 000 for a bike according to our spec
  • Individual builds possible and encouraged
  • Look at that thing!

Advantages

1

Frame made of 3Al-2.5V seamless tubes in aerospace quality with internal cable routing through aluminium inserts

2

Built on T47 BB and SRAM UDH hanger with support for the new SRAM T-Type standard

3

Plenty of mounting points for baskets, mudguards or racks won't limit what and where you can fit

Equator Sensei

Sensei (先生) means "teacher" or "master" in Japanese. Sensei will teach you to enjoy gravel at both road and hardpack. This is a fast bike with a more aggressive geometry - a good transition point from road to gravel.

Frame Details

Steel's real, titanium's eternal deal

Our frames are made of 3Al-2.5V seamless tubes in aerospace quality.
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. So we've made a frame that will last a lifetime. A frame you can adapt to the conditions and terrain of the moment.

Variable geometry

Everyone has different requirements for the way a bike behaves, and we understand that. Our frames are optionally equipped with Cane Creek Angleset headsets. This allows you to change the fork angle in either direction by 0.5°, 1° or 1.5° depending on whether you want a more aggressive and agile geometry or a slacker and safer one.

Thin carbon fork to match the frame

Sensei is equipped with a sleek fork that matches the elegance of the frame. Fork with cage mounts can be added upon request.

Wide tyres or 2x?

The frame can accommodate tyres up to 47mm wide on 700c (28") wheels, up to 52mm on 650b (27.5") wheels. So you can have one pair of wheels for the road and one pair for more adventurous rides without changing the geometry significantly.
You can fit single chainrings up to 48T (44 - 46T oval) and double chainrings up to 50 / 34T.

Internal cable routing

Wiring installation is easy thanks to removable inserts. You can also fill unused frame entrances to prevent dirt from getting in.
The frame is ready for a fully mechanical kit including 2x systems and internally wired dropper post.

Multiple mounting points

In addition to the usual inner triangle, you will find a pair of mounting points next to the BB and on the top of the toptube. It is also possible to fit a rear or front rack.

Ovalized toptube

Looks great and makes the ride more comfortable adding a bit of vertical compliance. The bike is also more comfortable to carry in the hand or on the shoulder. And top frame panniers don't twist as much - thanks in part to a pair of bolts that allow for strapless installation.

Dropper post ready

Dropper is not just the domain of mountain bikes. You'll appreciate the ability to lower the saddle in the terrain even more on a taller gravel frame. 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?

The frame is ready for flat mount calipers, which are visually cleaner and more common on gravel kits. If for some reason you would like to mount post mount calipers, this can be done by installing an adapter. Both options are open to you.
NOTE: Final version of the frame has the derailleur exit around the axle, so there's no insert on the right chainstay. Neat!

T47 Bottom Bracket

47 is the emerging standard of the bottom bracket originally designed by Chris King. It is a classic threaded system, so there is no need to worry about unwanted sounds like with many pressfit systems. The larger diameter makes the whole system more durable, more reliable, and results in a stronger frame tube joint.

SRAM UDH paddle and chain hanger

The UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger) is SRAM's global standard. Therefore you can get it in any shop because it's not brand specific. It's simple to change and will rotate instead of bending in the event of a chain jam.
This also makes the frame ready for the new SRAM T-Type derailleurs.

For convenient service work, the right seatstay is fitted with a chain hanger. You're welcome.

Components

Made to order:
All components can be changed
Frame:
Equator Titanium 3Al-2.5V seamless tubes in aerospace grade quality
Fork:
Equator Performance Gravel Carbon
Handlebar:
Zipp Service Course SL 70 XPLR 440 mm
Shifters:
Shimano GRX Di2 2x12
Derailleur:
Shimano GRX Di2 RD-RX815 2x11
Crankset:
Shimano GRX RX810
Chain:
Shimano CN-HG701
Saddle:
Brooks Cambium C17 Carved
Brakes:
Shimano GRX ST-RX810 + BR-RX810
Casette:
Shimano XT CS-M8000, 11 r, 11-42z
Bottom Bracket:
Shimano T47
Brake Rotors:
Shimano Centerlock
Wheels:
Equator C50 Disc Carbon
Tires:
TUFO Thundero 40 mm Tubeless
Seatpost:
Equator Titanium or Bike Yoke dropper

Geometry

Frame size Height Seattube C-T Effective TT Head Tube Head angle Seat angle Chainstay BB Drop Reach Stack
S 160–170 cm 470 mm TBD 140 mm 71° 75° 430 mm 71 mm 362 mm 575 mm
M 169–180 cm 490 mm TBD 150 mm 71° 74° 430 mm 70 mm 362 mm 585 mm
M/L 176–189 cm 510 mm TBD 150 mm 71.5° 74° 430 mm 69 mm 370 mm 595 mm
L 187–195 cm 530 mm TBD 160 mm 72° 73° 430 mm 69 mm 380 mm 615 mm
L 195+ cm 550 mm TBD 170 mm 72° 73° 430 mm 69 mm 398 mm 625 mm

Price

Option Price
Frameset with fork EUR 2 500
Bike according to our spec EUR 6 000
Individual build It will be a national holiday for us to make you a price offer!

We ship all over Europe and beyond.

Order

Please contact milan.simek@equator-cycling.com or +420 732 654 969. First bikes will be delivered in November and December 2023.

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Milan Šimek

CEO of Equinox Europe,
former competitive cyclist