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The Titan Racing Cerberus puts the fun back in hardtails

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By Press Office · 25 comments

With the ever-growing number of flow trails that incorporate technical features, Titan Racing has set out to create a hardtail for those looking for a mountain bike that incorporates the fun factor of a trail dual suspension bike, and the “direct” and connected feel of a hardtail. A. bike that is just as happy to climb all day long as it is shredding trails.

Reminiscent of a simpler time in our lives, the Cerberus has been conceived to put the smile back on your face, and the fun back in hardtails.

Chasing the longer, slacker, and lower trend blindly, is just as dangerous as staying behind. With that in mind, the frame’s geometry has been carefully crafted in-house to offer the perfect mix of trail manners that today’s riders expect. With a 67° head angle for increased stability, a 71° seat angle for effective climbing, and a reach of 470 mm on a size Large, the geometry of the Cerberus perfectly blends trail confidence with long days in the saddle. The low stand-over height aids with confidence as it allows enough space to manoeuvre on the bike as well, with the added benefit of being able to run a longer dropper post. (125 mm in size S)

The Titan Racing Cerberus comes standard with a 130mm fork but has been designed to be able to take a 140mm fork as well. Simplicity and practicality are key with a hardtail and the Cerberus ticks that box. Internal cable routing that your LBS won’t scoff at, Boost standard front and rear, space for two water bottles (size Med and up), BSA bottom bracket, SRAM UDH hanger, and tubeless-ready rims and tires. Its trail intentions are backed up by clearance for 2.8” tires (manufacturer dependent) and 180 mm rotors front and rear.

At launch the Cerberus is available in three models, Cerberus Cruz, Cerberus Dash, and at the top of the range sits the Cerberus Expert. Recommended retail prices start at R18,999 for the Titan Racing Cerberus Cruz, R26,999 for the Cerberus Dash, and R32,999 for the Cerberus Expert.

All three models are available to purchase in South Africa from your local Titan Racing dealer. The line-up will be joined by the Cerberus Sport in April, which will slot in between the Cruz and Dash models.

But that’s enough specs and numbers for this release! Titan Racing did not build the Cerberus to talk about numbers, it was conceived as a fun hardtail, that takes you back to the root of riding: all-day fun on a bike. 

Quality, backed up

The Titan Racing Cerberus will be backed up by our now legendary 5 5-year multi-user warranty (for details click here) through all Titan Racing dealers worldwide. 

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Comments

Headshot

Feb 21, 2024, 11:05 AM

Thats a great looking bike but as they've missed a trick in not making it a bit slacker up front. The HTA will steepen to 68 or more when the fork compresses anyway. My 65 deg HTA HT would be better if it was 63 steepending to 65 under sag.
BevanHB

Feb 21, 2024, 11:32 AM

@Headshot I can tell you it's a super fun bike. The geo is pretty dialed as is.
Super Sywurm

Feb 21, 2024, 11:49 AM

Yes! Almost like my Rapide Tigre.
Meezo

Feb 21, 2024, 11:49 AM

the guy in the pic standing stationery looking rather confused... must be a fun bike for sure!

WT

Feb 21, 2024, 12:27 PM

1 hour ago, Headshot said:

Thats a great looking bike but as they've missed a trick in not making it a bit slacker up front. The HTA will steepen to 68 or more when the fork compresses anyway. My 65 deg HTA HT would be better if it was 63 steepending to 65 under sag.

I am inclined to agree, it does seem a little steep for a trial oriented hardtail.

Like @Headshotmentioned, the rear does not compress with the front and you end up with a steeper head angle when the fork compresses.

The Trek Roscoe which should be a fair comparison for example has a 65 degree HA.

Or maybe we are just used to running our suspension too soft... no compression no problem😝

Regardless, super stoked to a locally designed trial oriented bike!! Long overdue of you ask me🤘

 

PregoRoll

Feb 21, 2024, 12:32 PM

oooh, that would be awesome with a 27.5+ wheelset

The Ouzo

Feb 21, 2024, 12:34 PM

44 minutes ago, Meezo said:

the guy in the pic standing stationery looking rather confused... must be a fun bike for sure!

I think he is confused because of this

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Headshot

Feb 21, 2024, 1:01 PM

Like I said i love the bike, steep geo notwithstanding 🙂 

hansolo

Feb 21, 2024, 1:40 PM

Really nice bikes, just a pity they don't have Shimano drivetrains... Lower end (SLX and Deore) Shimano just feels like its miles ahead in quality to SX and NX.
JohanMalan

Feb 21, 2024, 2:43 PM

I think the HTA is slack enough, not a fan of the super slack trend. 2.6 tyres and a dropper post and you're sorted. As long as the chainstays are robust enough.
Ruben101

Feb 21, 2024, 5:04 PM

Is anyone familiar with the hubs on the bike (expert model).

Formula 511 front hub and Formula 3248 rear hub.

Is it sealed bearing hubs? Can you get a microspline freehub for this hub?

Titan Racing Bikes

Feb 22, 2024, 7:56 AM

20 hours ago, BevanHB said:

@Headshot I can tell you it's a super fun bike. The geo is pretty dialed as is.

Thanks, Bevan. 👊

Titan Racing Bikes

Feb 22, 2024, 7:58 AM

20 hours ago, Meezo said:

the guy in the pic standing stationery looking rather confused... must be a fun bike for sure!

In Nils' defense, it was raining and the photographer was shouting at him while hiding under a tree a good distance away!

Titan Racing Bikes

Feb 22, 2024, 2:22 PM

21 hours ago, Ruben Hechter said:

Is anyone familiar with the hubs on the bike (expert model).

Formula 511 front hub and Formula 3248 rear hub.

Is it sealed bearing hubs? Can you get a microspline freehub for this hub?

Let me find out for you...
 

 

Nic Brigando

Feb 23, 2024, 11:45 AM

Any chance individual framesets will be sold?

Titan Racing Bikes

Feb 25, 2024, 4:00 PM

On 2/21/2024 at 7:04 PM, Ruben Hechter said:

Is anyone familiar with the hubs on the bike (expert model).

Formula 511 front hub and Formula 3248 rear hub.

Is it sealed bearing hubs? Can you get a microspline freehub for this hub?

Those hubs are ball bearing front and rear has 2 sealed bearings, and yes you would get a micro-spline freebody for them as an option.

Titan Racing Bikes

Feb 25, 2024, 4:00 PM

On 2/23/2024 at 1:45 PM, Nic Brigando said:

Any chance individual framesets will be sold?

Not at the moment, no.

Titan Racing Bikes

Mar 5, 2024, 8:00 AM

On 2/21/2024 at 4:43 PM, JohanMalan said:

I think the HTA is slack enough, not a fan of the super slack trend. 2.6 tyres and a dropper post and you're sorted. As long as the chainstays are robust enough.

They're plenty tough! 👍

Crazy Cyclist

Mar 5, 2024, 2:40 PM

On 2/25/2024 at 6:00 PM, Titan Racing Bikes said:

Those hubs are ball bearing front and rear has 2 sealed bearings, and yes you would get a micro-spline freebody for them as an option.

Why would you put ball bearing hubs on a trail hardtail bike?(Paying R33 000 for the top spec)

gerriemtb

Mar 26, 2024, 10:47 AM

Will the Cerberus work for long days in the saddle, mainly jeep track, etc. In other words: Will it be a more comfortable option for easy XC riding than the Drone? Or is the Cerberus squarely in the trail bike category? 

@Titan Racing Bikes

lechatnoir

Mar 26, 2024, 11:37 AM

On 3/5/2024 at 4:40 PM, Crazy Cyclist said:

Why would you put ball bearing hubs on a trail hardtail bike?(Paying R33 000 for the top spec)

cup and cone bearings have advantages over sealed bearings. And some disadvantages, too of course.

One big plus is the ability to DIY service with minimal tools on a long weekend ahead of a long ride. Properly set up, they are a delight and remember, Shimano only recently stopped using them on Dura-Ace. Granted, the TR bearings you note probably aren't Dura-Ace quality, but still, not terrible. Well maintained, they can be flawless.

FWIW, my 25 year old XTR SPDs are cup and cone, and they've never been serviced and are still smooth.

Titan Racing Bikes

Mar 26, 2024, 2:10 PM

3 hours ago, gerriemtb said:

Will the Cerberus work for long days in the saddle, mainly jeep track, etc. In other words: Will it be a more comfortable option for easy XC riding than the Drone? Or is the Cerberus squarely in the trail bike category? 

@Titan Racing Bikes

It will work for long days in the saddle and dare we say that the slightly more upright riding position, wider tyres and increase in travel will make it easier on the body. If you're out to smash PR's and attack Strava segments, a race-orientated hardtail would make more sense, for quite a bit else, this is the one to go for. 

gerriemtb

Mar 26, 2024, 3:24 PM

1 hour ago, Titan Racing Bikes said:

It will work for long days in the saddle and dare we say that the slightly more upright riding position, wider tyres and increase in travel will make it easier on the body. If you're out to smash PR's and attack Strava segments, a race-orientated hardtail would make more sense, for quite a bit else, this is the one to go for. 

Awesome, thanks

Iwan Kemp

Mar 26, 2024, 4:37 PM

4 hours ago, lechatnoir said:

cup and cone bearings have advantages over sealed bearings. And some disadvantages, too of course.

One big plus is the ability to DIY service with minimal tools on a long weekend ahead of a long ride. Properly set up, they are a delight and remember, Shimano only recently stopped using them on Dura-Ace. Granted, the TR bearings you note probably aren't Dura-Ace quality, but still, not terrible. Well maintained, they can be flawless.

FWIW, my 25 year old XTR SPDs are cup and cone, and they've never been serviced and are still smooth.

I've spent some time on one and would pick it every day of the week over a traditional hardtail. It is a lot of fun on single track, great up climbs and when you're just pedalling along it definitely feels like a more comfortable seating position. 

Factor in that i don't ride to win anything, but for fun. For the pure enjoyment of riding a bike. 

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