Velouria Announces Updated Sober Titanium Hardtail

Feb 20, 2024
by Velouria Cycles  
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PRESS RELEASE: Velouria Cycles

Velouria Cycles proudly introduces Sober Titanium, our latest trail-enduro hardtail model. We have updated with a UDH rear derailleur hanger to enhance drivetrain compatibility and added new threads for accessories on the front of the frame. Additionally, we have incorporated a quality detail: a 3D-printed titanium chainstay reinforcement that offers both strength and aesthetic appeal.
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We have designed a frame built for hard mountain use, crafted from 3Al 2.5V tapered titanium. It features ISCG05 mounting, a 73mm BSA threaded bottom bracket to prevent noise and malfunctions, internal cable routing to shield them from potential damage, and short seat tubes to accommodate long-travel adjustable seatposts.

With a 64º head angle, 75.5º seat tube angle and long reach, we have engineered a geometry conducive to stability on descents and jumps, while ensuring an efficient pedaling position for long mountain rides.

Available in four sizes, it is designed for 140-160mm forks, suggested stem length of 30-50mm.


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GEOMETRY

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Geometry with 561 mm fork length (Fox 36 150 mm) static and 12mm headset.




• 3Al 2.5V tapered titanium
• 180 mm post mount direct rear brake
• 73mm BSA threaded bottom bracket
• ISCG05.
• 31.6mm seatpost, 34.9mm saddle clamp
• Compatible with tapered forks using EC44-ZS44 headset
• Rear tire 29×2.5 max. (on most brands)
• Sram UDH derailleur hanger
• Rear axle 148×12
• Wheel axle and seat clamp included
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Price, including shipping, €1795 in EU and $1785 USD in the United States.
Five-year warranty for the original purchaser.
Full spec HERE.

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Riders: @ samlm_bmx, @ gonzalo.perez93
Photography: @ a.l.v.a.r.o8, @ pedro.magoba, @ velouriacycles



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32 Comments
  • 21 0
 That kink in the seat tube is going to drastically limit dropper options.
  • 14 6
 not to mention lack of sliding dropouts...I feel like a large majority of the riders in the market for a ti hardtails are also single speeders
  • 4 2
 @SATN-XC: That majority is probably already catered for. Fpr the niche market that likes to run gears anyway not-sliding dropouts are probably cheaper, neater and more convenient with less to go wrong.

The kink is indeed a weird choice. With such a chainstay length I think they could have gotten away with a straight seattube.
  • 14 0
 It's rude to kink shame. Buuuuuut, I would get rather frustrated compromising between a shallow insertion and getting a satisfying rise.
  • 1 0
 @SATN-XC: Binary Maniac solves both problems for you!
  • 1 0
 @ROOTminus1: that's what she said
  • 1 0
 Single Speed Enduro Hard Tail?
  • 1 0
 @SATN-XC: I am, for sure
  • 2 0
 I've got the original version in a large and have the longest bike yoke revive installed. It technically fits for me, but I'm just above being bottomed out in the frame on the water bottle boss. Anyone with a shorter than 33" inseam might not be able to make it work. This is assuming the updated version doesn't have a different seat tube design.
  • 2 0
 @SATN-XC: this is specifically one of the reasons why I chose this frame. I've had sliding dropouts in the past and they are always eventually a source of creaking and noise requiring disassembly/cleaning and eventually problems with the hardware. Salsa is the only system I've found that solves the adjustable dropout issue with a robust and bomb proof design, albeit with a weight penalty.
  • 4 0
 Hmm. Pretty stoked on most of the geo chart (and the frame looks sick) but 430 CS across the board with no sliding dropouts?
In my useless opinion, that much stack paired with a short chainstay is not going to play well on a flat turn. It will be a blast in a straight line but front end grip might be an issue in specific situations.
  • 3 0
 am riding an "old" Sober, not missing sliding dropouts. If I'd want to single speed it, I'd simply use an excentric bb such as a Trickstuff Exzentriker or Phil Wood Philcentric.
The frame is really well built, sturdy though light - would buy again.
  • 5 0
 The Pixies were definitely not sober when they wrote Veloria.
  • 1 0
 How many vowels would you like?

All the of them!
  • 5 0
 and we are off to the comment section to see what experts think Big Grin
  • 3 0
 Looks awesome, fair price, and that opening photo!? If it enables me to huck that, I’ll take two!
  • 4 0
 YESSS I love hardtails future!!!
  • 4 0
 Impressive drop in the first photo, can't even see a landing.
  • 1 0
 Someone's been taking notes from Gee
  • 2 0
 About $715 cheaper than the Revel Regret frame earlier this month. What justifies the $715 dollars extra, where is the money in that frame? More CNC work?
  • 1 0
 I noticed the huge price difference as well, but the Revel does come with sliding dropouts. As a hardcore SS I wouldn’t bother with this frame, because it doesn’t have sliding dropouts. That said the Revel is still overpriced when Binary cycles offers way more titanium HT options for cheaper.
  • 6 5
 Where TF are the sliding dropouts?! I was so pumped to see this and then equally as bummed when I saw that you have to put g...g...g..gears on it
  • 3 0
 i get sober curious when i'm really hung-over. that's about it...
  • 2 1
 Just buy a Kingdom Vendetta! And you can even have whatever you would like and make it custom to you!
  • 1 0
 I was hoping but not seeing that as an option anymore
  • 1 0
 Juste buy at waltly... And avoid being taxed...
  • 1 0
 @axelsand5: what do you mean? Can’t you buy it from the website? Just received my new Vendetta. Third I’ve had over the years and everyone is a little bit better everytime! Great bike
  • 1 0
 @gbcarmona: yup they just got back to me. I had a full custom years back and couldnt find the option now. Sounds like they can still do it though.
  • 1 0
 Where are these made? China?
  • 1 0
 Waltly makes most of the superexpensive niche brands....
  • 1 0
 CHITANIUM
  • 1 0
 Waltytanium with expensive stickers







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