Carbon-Ti
About the Brand
Carbon‑Ti is a boutique Italian component maker known for fusing carbon fiber, titanium (Ti‑6Al‑4V) and high‑grade aluminum (AL7075‑T6) to chase extreme weight savings without sacrificing stiffness or durability. Its core proposition is “made‑in‑Italy” craftsmanship coupled with mixed‑material engineering across chainrings, disc rotors, hubs, axles and small hardware. The brand’s signature X‑CarboRing road chainrings and X‑Rotor SteelCarbon rotors epitomize this approach: a carbon structural body married to precision‑machined alloy teeth or steel braking tracks, pinned with titanium hardware for strength and serviceability.
What makes Carbon‑Ti stand out is an obsessive focus on ultra‑light “weight‑weenie” upgrades that still aim to function in racing environments.
yclists respect Carbon‑Ti for three main reasons:
- Engineering identity — real carbon/titanium hybrids across the range, not just cosmetic carbon.
- Italian production — “100% Made in Italy” positioning and small‑batch assembly.
- Race‑driven iterations — EVO and Aero lines responding to modern 12‑speed systems and TT use‑cases.
Product Categories
- Road Chainrings: X‑CarboRing EVO (Shimano 12‑speed DA/Ultegra, Campy/SRAM 11‑sp); X‑AXS Carborings (SRAM AXS 12‑sp).
- Disc Rotors (Road/Gravel/MTB): X‑Rotor SteelCarbon 3; X‑Rotor Aero (Center Lock and 6‑bolt).
- Hubs & Wheel Components: X‑Hub SP (Center Lock); assembled X‑Wheel offerings (select dealers).
- Thru‑Axles & Hardware: X‑Lock EVO (UDH‑compatible sizes); titanium bolt kits; lockrings; CL adapters.
Products Worth Mentioning
- X‑CarboRing / X‑CarboRing EVO (Road chainrings) — carbon structural body, AL7075‑T6 teeth, Ti pins; latest EVO big‑rings at 3 mm thickness for stiffness and refined shift ramps across 11/12‑speed ecosystems. Reviewed and featured by Cyclist for construction detail
- X‑Rotor SteelCarbon 3 (Disc rotors) — semi‑floating rotor with carbon inner spider, steel braking track and titanium rivets; Gen‑3 updates target heat dissipation and more uniform pad wear at very low mass.
- X‑Rotor Aero (Center Lock / 6‑bolt) — aero‑optimized rotor co‑developed with UAE Team Emirates for TTs; carbon spider, steel track, UCI‑compliant rounded edges
- X‑Hub SP (Center Lock) — lightweight road/gravel hub platform used in custom builds
Warranty & Returns
- Most purchases flow through authorized dealers/distributors, each with its own return terms and statutory protections.
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Reviewsfrom Industry Publications
Rider feedbacksentimentreviews
Praises
- Very low weight & finishing across chainrings and rotors; aesthetic appeal on high‑end builds.
- Shift quality of X‑CarboRing reported positively when matched to correct groupset/BCD.
Concerns
- Rotor pad‑wear patterns reported on earlier SteelCarbon generations (uneven wear patterns from cutout geometry); some riders switched to Galfer/Trickstuff for different braking feel or durability.
- Counterfeits noted in the market; buyers advised to purchase through vetted dealers.
- Value sensitivity: premium prices vs. incremental gains
Overall
Positive among enthusiasts prioritizing weight and boutique aesthetics, with caveats on rotor wear idiosyncrasies (mostly Gen‑2) and price.
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Sponsorships & Ambassadors
UAE Team Emirates
UAE Team Emirates
Carbon‑Ti lists itself as an official supplier; the X‑Rotor Aero was developed for the team’s TT/high‑speed stages. Time‑trial rotor product pages at retailers also attribute usage to UAE Team Emirates.
UAE Team Emirates
Wilier‑Pirelli
Wilier‑Pirelli
Wilier‑Pirelli (XCO/Marathon) — Carbon‑Ti thru‑axles (EVO) during the UDH transition.
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