Developing advanced carbon fiber composite bicycle frames isn’t a matter of having the most exotic formula or the fanciest terminology. It’s a matter of quality engineering, the use of appropriate materials and the proper execution of the fabrication process. Before the first layer of composite is even placed in a mold, our engineers meticulously optimize each sheet of carbon fiber for stiffness and strength. The direction specific nature of advanced composites allows Titus designers to create frames that are stiffer in one or more axes, while remaining compliant in others. The extensive use of unidirectional carbon fiber (fibers that are oriented in the same direction) allow our frames to be precisely tuned. We also apply a mix of different fiber modulus (stiffness) to create a frame that is as light as possible without sacrificing strength and durability. Additionally, the bladder molding process that we employ to create our frames allows us a high degree of control during the lay-up of material and ultimately leads to a higher quality finished product. Of course at the end of the day the proof of any composite frame is in the riding.