Titan Racing have electrified their mountain bike range with the launch of the all-new Nitric.

Over the past few years, the South African brand has been knocking out success after success and we predict the Nitric will follow suit. Employing their mantra of being the SMART Choice, you can expect the Nitric to be just that; a blend of quality components mated to a nifty and stylish frame, all backed by their solid 5 Year Multi-User Warranty. Learn more in their official presser below.

The Nitric is designed around a mid-mount motor with an internal battery mount. Powered by the proven Shimano E-7000 Mid Motor, the ride experience is smooth and natural. With 250W of power and a maximum of 60Nm of torque, the motor is built for solid power transfer, offers a low noise level, all-weather durability and delivers power inconspicuously. Weighing in at 2.8kg, the motor is lightweight, and the 177nm narrow Q-Factor drive unit provides a natural pedaling feel. The design of the Shimano E-7000 in combination with the design of the Nitric allows for a low mounting point whilst still maintaining ample ground clearance. The 504Wh internal lithium-ion Darfon battery provides an estimated range of 70km’s per charge with 4 power levels: Boost, Trail, Eco and Walk. The top speed is limited to 25km/h, the Nitric is more than capable of hitting any single track or challenging climb.

The lightweight hydroformed hardtail is biased more towards a light trail bike with a slackened head angle of 67 degrees and a longer reach measuring 450mm on a large. This allowed us to spec all sizes with a relatively short stem of 60mm and wide trail bars measuring 780mm. As with all eBikes, the frame has been beefed up to handle the extra weight and power. However, the head tube and top tube bear unmistakable similarities with the rest of our range and we’ve applied the same respect, thought and attention to detail as our range-topping high-performance bikes. The internal battery mounted in the downtube keeps the unit neatly tucked away from the elements, and the tube blends proportionately with the rest of the frame. Final touches in the design include Boost spacing, smooth welds and internal cable routing.

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Tell-tale signs of the trail character of this bike include the plush 120mm fork and a 125mm dropper seatpost. Compensating for the lack of suspension on the rear, the Nitric runs wide 2.6” tubeless tyres laced to 30mm internal width rims, a winning combination that will definitely have riders soaking up the bumps on the single track and keeping contact with the ground to use all 250W of the Shimano motor.

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We know hardtails can definitely be great all-rounders, and when it comes to the cost of eBikes, shedding some rear suspension for better spec components and a lower price tag is welcomed. Our Nitric strikes a balance with its’ trail-friendly geometry and long-distance capability. While the Nitric is no race weapon, it was never intended to be. What it is, is a banging hardtail that will deliver plenty of smiles on the descents and your mates wishing they had an eBike on the hills. The Nitric is available in male and female versions, with 3 spec options for men and 2 spec options for the ladies. In terms of geometry, all four sizes across all the models feature a 67° head angle, a bottom bracket height of 322.5mm with reach numbers ranging from 400mm for the small to 475mm on the XL size.

NITRIC ELITE

The Nitric Elite features a RockShox Sektor 120mm fork, Shimano XT 12 speed drivetrain with a 51-10t cassette, Shimano M520 brakes and an X Fusion 125mm dropper seatpost. The retail price is R61 999.00

NITRIC SE

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The SE is equipped with a RockShox Judy 120mm fork, a SRAM SX Eagle 12 speed drivetrain with 50-11t cassette, Shimano M6000 Deore brakes and an X Fusion 125mm dropper seatpost. The SE is available in 2 colours and the retail price is R56 999.00

NITRIC SPORT

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The Nitric Sport is equipped with a Suntour SF14 XCR Air 120mm fork, a Shimano 10-speed drivetrain and Shimano MT200 brakes. The Sport is available in 2 colours and retails for R47 999.00

Learn more: titanracingbikes.com

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