{"id":15405,"date":"2019-07-12T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-07-12T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2019\/07\/12\/valerian-new-titan-racing-road-bike-r7884\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T05:18:52","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T05:18:52","slug":"valerian-new-titan-racing-road-bike-r7884","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/valerian-new-titan-racing-road-bike-r7884\/","title":{"rendered":"Valerian: New Titan Racing Road Bike"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Earlier this year Titan Racing debuted their new carbon range of bikes with two ranges; the <a href=\"https:\/\/titanracingbikes.com\/road-range\/\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Switch gravel bike<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/titanracingbikes.com\/road-range\/\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Valerian road bike<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-28118400-1562858991.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1545964\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1545964\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-28118400-1562858991.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-28118400-1562858991.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Both ranges are available in two variants, the Pro and the Elite models. The big difference between the two models is the choice of groupset; the Pro being spec\u2019d with the Shimano Ultegra and the Elite with the Shimano 105. To date, the entry of the bikes in the market has been well received and sales have done exceptionally well on both ranges according to Titan Racing Bikes.<\/p>\n<p>The Valerian Pro is Titan Racing\u2019s answer to a fast, lightweight bike dedicated to racing. From first looks the Valerian Pro really is eye catching with its\u2019 bold racing red paint job and Elite looks premium with its\u2019 stealth black-on-black decals and paint job. The internal cable routing, clean lines and integrated seat clamp present an overall sleek looking bike.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"w-full aspect-video\">\n<div><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"200\" height=\"113\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LT2-Ln41eX8?feature=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A closer look at the Valerian frame reveals that both the Pro and Elite models are designed with the same carbon layup. The combined weight for frame and fork is around 1500 grams. Geometry wise the Valerian sports a slightly steeper head angle at 71 degrees which adds to the bikes overall agility and racer feel. The frame presents a solid and stiff ride without any noticeable energy sapping flex.<\/p>\n<p>An impressive display of the capabilities of this bike lie with the <a href=\"https:\/\/titanracingbikes.com\/ambassodor-valley-electrical-titan-racing-team\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Valley Electrical Titan Racing Team<\/a> who have powered the Valerian Pro to multiple wins over the past few months. Tiffany Keep\u2019s latest achievements on the bike include winning the Knysna 116km Road Race in June and the USSA 2019 event last week in the Cape.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-30617800-1562858983.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1545960\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1545960\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-30617800-1562858983.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-30617800-1562858983.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"row grid grid-cols-12 gap-4\">\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-08288000-1562858987.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1545962\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1545962\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-08288000-1562858987.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-08288000-1562858987.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-95332700-1562858988.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1545963\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1545963\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-95332700-1562858988.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-95332700-1562858988.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Valerian Pro is spec\u2019d with a pro level race ready groupset; the Shimano Ultegra with Ultegra hydraulic discs. The wheelset on the Pro is also from Shimano, a RS170 disc wheelset that complements the build nicely. The saddle and handle bars are in house Titan Racing parts and the Pro is fitted with a carbon fiber seat post. As with all of Titan Racings\u2019 bikes, the Valerian is sold with a unique <a href=\"https:\/\/titanracingbikes.com\/5-year-multi-user-warranty\/\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">5 Year Multi-User Warranty<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">A closer look at the two Valerian models:<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\"><a href=\"https:\/\/titanracingbikes.com\/product\/valerian-pro\/\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Valerian Pro<\/a> (RRP 33 999.00)<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-17536900-1562857151.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1545928\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1545928\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-17536900-1562857151.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-17536900-1562857151.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul class=\"specsList\">\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Frame<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">New Carbon Valerian Road frame with 12mm Thru Axle<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Frame Sizes<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Frame Sizes: 47cm \/ 49cm \/ 53cm \/ 56cm \/ 59cm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Fork<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Carbon Valerian Fork with 12mm Thru Axle<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Crankset<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano Ultegra 50\/34T<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Cassette<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano 11-28T<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rear Derailleur<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano Ultegra<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Front Derailleur<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano Ultegra<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Shifters<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano Ultegra Disc<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Brakes<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano Ultegra Disc<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Hubs<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano RS170 Centerlock Disc<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rims<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano RS170 Disc Wheelset<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Tyres<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Vittoria Rubino 700x 25C Folding<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Saddle<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">TRC TrimTech<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Seat Post<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">TRC Carbon 27.2mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Handlebars<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">TRC<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Stem<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">TRC<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Weight<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">8,65kg<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\"><a href=\"https:\/\/titanracingbikes.com\/product\/valerian-elite\/\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Valerian Elite<\/a> (RRP 24 999.00)<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/titanracingbikes.com\/product\/valerian-elite\/\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-75301900-1562857146.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1545927\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1545927\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-75301900-1562857146.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-75301900-1562857146.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul class=\"specsList\">\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Frame<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">New Carbon Valerian Road frame with QR<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Fork<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Carbon Valerian Fork with QR<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Crankset<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano 105 50\/34T<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Cassette<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano 11-28T<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rear Derailleur<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano 105<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Front Derailleur<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano 105<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Shifters<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano 105 Disc<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Brakes<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Tektro Disc<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Hubs<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">TRC Disc<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rims<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">TRC Wheelset<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Tyres<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Vittoria Rubino 700x 25C Folding<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Saddle<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">TRC TrimTech<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Seat Post<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">TRC C 27.2mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Handlebars<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">TRC<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Stem<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">TRC<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-49562600-1562858985.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1545961\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1545961\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-49562600-1562858985.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-49562600-1562858985.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Frame Geometry<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"specsList\">\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Frame<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">47cm \/ 49cm \/ 53cm \/ 56cm \/ 59cm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Stack<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">550mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Head angle<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">71 degrees<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Head tube length<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">115mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Top Tube length<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">550mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Seat Tube length<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">500mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">BB Height<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">274.5mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Wheelbase<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">988mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Chainstay length<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">408mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Reach<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">392mm<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"bg-slate-100 p-5\">\n<strong>Visit the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/titanracingbikes.com\/\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Titan Racing website<\/strong><\/a><strong> to find out more about the Valerian and other Titan Racing bike models.<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Earlier this year Titan Racing debuted their new carbon range of bikes with two ranges; the Switch gravel bike and the Valerian road bike. Both ranges are available in two variants, the Pro and the Elite models. 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