There are bikes that impress on the shop floor, and there are bikes that continue to impress years down the track. The BlackHeart Gravel Ti falls firmly into the second category.
Built around a beautifully finished double-butted titanium frame, this custom build represents everything we love about modern gravel bikes—clean aesthetics, practical engineering and performance that doesn’t rely on trends. It isn’t designed for one event or one season. It’s designed to be ridden for decades.
Photography by CCACHE.
Titanium Done Right
There is a reason titanium has such a loyal following.
It delivers a ride quality that is difficult to replicate in any other material. It takes the sting out of rough roads and corrugated gravel while remaining responsive when you put the power down. Unlike carbon, it won’t chip from the inevitable knocks of adventure riding, and unlike steel, it won’t rust over time.
The BlackHeart Gravel Ti combines those classic titanium characteristics with thoroughly modern design.
- Premium 3Al-2.5V double-butted titanium tubing
- Kammtail aero downtube
- Fully integrated cable routing
- ENVE In-Route carbon fork
- Clearance for up to 50mm tyres
- Threaded T47 bottom bracket
- SRAM UDH compatibility
- Electronic drivetrain compatibility
Rather than looking like a titanium bike from twenty years ago, the Gravel Ti carries sharp lines, dropped seat stays and seamless integration that wouldn’t look out of place beside today’s fastest carbon race bikes.
A Build Without Compromise
The beauty of a custom build is choosing every component with a purpose.
This particular bike pairs the titanium chassis with deep carbon wheels, creating a striking contrast between raw metal and modern carbon fibre. Wide gravel tyres provide grip and comfort without sacrificing speed, while the wireless electronic drivetrain keeps the cockpit exceptionally clean.
The result is a bike that’s equally happy covering:
- Long mixed-surface adventures
- Fast gravel races
- Weekend road rides with a second wheelset
- Everyday endurance training
It’s the kind of bike that makes you look for the longer route home.
One Bike. Endless Possibilities.
One of the biggest advantages of today’s gravel bikes is their versatility.
Swap between aggressive gravel tyres and a lighter road wheelset, and the personality of the bike changes completely. Many riders are discovering they no longer need separate road and gravel bikes—just one exceptionally well-built machine.
The BlackHeart Gravel Ti embraces that philosophy. With clearance for large-volume tyres, modern geometry and responsive handling, it’s equally comfortable carving smooth tarmac as it is floating over loose gravel.
Built to Last
Cycling has become increasingly focused on the next generation of equipment.
New standards. New axle widths. New frame shapes.
Titanium sits outside that cycle.
A well-designed titanium frame doesn’t become obsolete because the paint colour changes or the latest marketing trend arrives. With practical features like a threaded T47 bottom bracket, SRAM UDH dropout and standard 31.6mm seatpost, the BlackHeart is designed to be serviced, upgraded and ridden for many years into the future.
More Than a Gravel Bike
Looking at this build, it’s difficult not to appreciate how far titanium bikes have evolved.
The clean welds remain proudly visible. The industrial finish needs no paint to hide behind. Every component complements the understated aesthetic without shouting for attention.
It’s the sort of bike that turns heads because of its simplicity.
Built at CCACHE
At CCACHE, we love helping riders create bikes that reflect how they actually ride. Whether that’s selecting the right gearing, choosing the perfect wheelset or building a complete bike from the frame up, every detail matters.
The BlackHeart Gravel Ti is one of those rare bikes that genuinely feels timeless. Modern enough to compete with today’s best gravel machines, yet built from a material that will still be performing decades from now.
Sometimes the best bike isn’t the lightest.
It’s the one you’ll never want to replace.