The ultimate 3D-printed titanium gravel bike for performance and innovation
LIGHT - AGILE - ALL-ROUND
DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS
titanium
Alloy : TI 3AL - 2.5V
Color: Titanium Grey/Rainbow Matt Sandblasted
Sizes: XS-XXL
3D printing : head tube, bottom bracket shell & dropouts
Frame
- Internal cable routing
- Integrated cockpit
- Hand-welded
- 10-year frame warranty
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Headset: IS52-IS52
Tire width: max. 700x45c
Seatpost: 27.2mm
Bottom bracket: T47/85.5mm
Brake mount: max.160mm
Dropout: UDH standard
Bidon holder mount: 3x
Circuit type: Mechanical & Electrical
Specifications
Titanium timeless modern
The Luan LUSA-Ti Speedgravel is more than just an ordinary gravel bike frame. It combines the latest 3D printing technologies with the unique advantages of titanium, offering a perfect solution for demanding riders who value both speed and durability. With its 3D-printed titanium construction, the LUSA-Ti Speedgravel sets itself apart from traditional bikes and sets new standards in gravel bike technology.
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Titanium is a lightweight, strong, and corrosion-resistant metal widely used in the aerospace, medical, and bicycle industries. It has one of the best strength-to-weight ratios of any metal.
Main properties of titanium:
✔ High strength and low weight – Titanium is about 45% lighter than steel, but similarly strong.
✔ Corrosion resistant – Titanium does not rust and resists salt water, acids and chemicals.
✔ High biocompatibility – Ideal for medical implants as it does not cause any reactions in the body.
✔ Heat resistant – It has a high melting temperature (1,668°C) and is used in aerospace.
✔ Expensive processing – Titanium is difficult to process, which increases production costs.Titanium is mainly mined from ilmenite (FeTiO3) and rutile (TiO2). The leading countries in titanium production are:
Australia (one of the largest suppliers of ilmenite and rutile)
China (largest titanium processor)
Russia
USA
Japan
It is extracted using the Kroll process, in which titanium oxide is reduced with magnesium to obtain pure titanium.
Titanium is used in many high-tech areas due to its special properties:
✅ Aerospace – aircraft parts, engines, space components
✅ Medical technology – implants, prostheses, surgical instruments
✅ Bicycle industry – High-quality titanium frames for road bikes & mountain bikes
✅ Automotive industry – high-performance components, especially in sports cars
✅ Shipbuilding – Titanium alloys for submarines & offshore facilities
✅ Watches & Jewelry – Scratch-resistant luxury watches & jewelryTitanium can also be processed using 3D printing, which is particularly important for complex geometries and customized parts.
Titanium 3D printing processes:
Selective laser melting (SLM) – Titanium powder is melted with a laser.
Electron beam melting (EBM) – Titanium powder is melted using an electron beam.
Direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) – A powder bed is selectively sintered.
Advantages of titanium 3D printing:
✔ Reduced material waste – Only as much material is used as needed.
✔ Complex designs possible – components with internal channels or lightweight structures.
✔ Lighter weight – Perfect for aviation & medical technology.
✔ Fast prototyping – Designs can be tested faster.🔹 High costs – Titanium is more expensive than aluminum and steel, both in terms of raw material procurement and processing.
🔹 Difficult machining – Titanium wears out tools faster and requires special machinery.
🔹 Flammability in powder form – Titanium powder is highly flammable, which makes handling difficult.🌍 Sustainability: Recycling of titanium is improved to reduce environmental impact.
🚀 New alloys: Research projects are developing titanium alloys that are even lighter and more resistant.
🏭 Increased use of 3D printing: Companies are increasingly using 3D printing for customized titanium products.