The questions people ask before booking a call, during the build, and after riding their first titanium bike. If something isn't here, reach out to Will directly.
What the material does, why it matters, and how it compares to what you might already ride.
No other frame material does what titanium does simultaneously. Steel is strong but heavy. Aluminium is light but fatigues over time. Carbon is light but cracks, chips, and can fail without warning. Titanium gives you the stiffness of steel, the lightness of aluminium, the durability of neither.
Add to that a natural compliance in the tube itself — titanium absorbs road and trail vibration at the material level, before it reaches the rider — and you end up with a bike that's both efficient and genuinely comfortable over long distances.
A well-built titanium frame, ridden hard and maintained properly, lasts thirty years. The material doesn't rust, doesn't fatigue the way aluminium does, and doesn't degrade from UV or impact the way carbon can. That's why we back it with a lifetime warranty — not as a marketing claim, but because the metallurgy supports it.
A well-built titanium frame with good ride quality typically comes in at 1.5–2kg, depending on size and geometry. You can go lighter by using thinner-gauge tubing, but that changes how the bike rides — stiffer, more demanding, less forgiving. We spec tube gauge around what rides well for a given build type, not just what looks good on a scale.
Depends what you care about. If your only priority is the lightest possible weight and you ride exclusively on smooth, clean surfaces, carbon has an edge. If you also care about durability, repairability, compliance on rough terrain, and a frame that you don't have to baby — titanium is the better answer for most riders.
Carbon can fail invisibly after an impact, is difficult to repair, and degrades with UV exposure over many years. Titanium doesn't do any of those things. It's a trade-off, and it's worth understanding honestly before deciding.
No. Titanium doesn't corrode under normal conditions — salt air, rain, sweat, mud, none of it. The raw brushed finish you see on most Auren frames isn't a coating or a treatment. That is the material, and it needs no protection to stay that way.
Window cleaner or a mild all-purpose cleaner handles most things. If the frame has picked up scuffing or surface marks, Scotch-Brite or a similar mild abrasive will take care of it — just make sure to buff in the direction of the existing brushing (perpendicular to the tube length) so the finish stays consistent.
No special products required. No coatings to preserve.
Yes. The default finish is raw brushed titanium — most riders choose it and most builds look better for it. But if you want paint, powder coat, or anodising, we can do that. Bring the idea on the first call and we'll work out how to execute it.
From the first conversation to delivery — what each stage involves and how long it takes.
Two things. First, the geometry: the frame is built to your body — your reach, stack, riding posture, and the kind of riding you do. Not a size small, medium, or large. Your dimensions.
Second, the parts: every component — drivetrain, brakes, wheels, handlebars, finishing kit — is chosen with you. You end up with a bike that fits your body and your riding, not a generalised average of both.
Four steps, from first call to riding the bike.
Roughly four to five months from the first call to riding the bike. The geometry and parts selection can happen quickly — most of the timeline is the frame build itself.
No. The first call is specifically for working that out. Will walks you through every decision — geometry approach, frame type, drivetrain, brakes, cable routing, dropouts, finishing — with a recommendation and a reason for each one. You don't need to have done any research beforehand. Most riders leave the first call with a clear picture of what they want and what it costs.
Disc road, all-road, gravel, adventure, XC, trail hardtail. The frame options cover everything from clean road bikes to bikes capable of proper off-road terrain. If you ride it on two wheels, we can likely build it.
Yes. We build for all three. Specific dropout configurations — split chainstay for belt drive, horizontal dropouts for Rohloff — are all available. Mention it on the first call and we'll build the frame around the drivetrain.
Yes. Fully internal tube-in-tube routing — cables run completely inside the frame through dedicated tubes, no rattle, no external housing — hidden internal, and external are all available. The right choice depends on your build type and preferences, and it's one of the decisions Will will walk you through.
Yes. A frame swap is a practical way to get the benefits of titanium without rebuilding from scratch. You keep your existing components, carry across what fits, and get the geometry dialled to you at the same time. When you sell the old frame, the net cost is often lower than it looks at first.
It's worth a conversation to see what transfers cleanly and what's worth upgrading while you're at it.
Yes. Name, coordinates, a meaningful emblem — sandblasted or engraved directly into the frame, permanent without paint. Bring the idea on the first call and we'll work out how to execute it.
Warranty, servicing, and what owning one of these bikes looks like over the long term.
The frame and any Auren-made components — stems, handlebars, seatposts — carry a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects. If something fails that shouldn't have, we fix it, parts and labour included, no ticket queues.
Other components (Shimano, SRAM, DT Swiss, etc.) are covered by their respective manufacturer warranties, typically one to two years. We'll help you navigate those claims.
For the original purchaser, for as long as they own the frame. It doesn't expire and it doesn't have a hidden cap. The frame warranty covers manufacturing defects — not crash damage or misuse — and it applies in full from the day you take delivery.
The lifetime frame warranty does not transfer on resale. If you're buying a used Auren, reach out — we'll tell you honestly what we can and can't support on that bike.
Email info@aurenbikes.com.au or call Will directly. Tell us what's wrong — a photo or short video helps if the issue is visible. We'll usually know straight away whether it's covered, and we'll tell you what happens next. No forms, no ticket numbers, no chasing.
Very little. The frame itself needs no protective coating, no repainting, and no rust prevention. The drivetrain, brakes, and wheels require the same maintenance as any quality bike — chain wear, brake pad replacement, tyre checks. How often depends on how you ride and what you've specced.
Builds with lower-maintenance drivetrains (Rohloff, Pinion, belt drive) reduce this further.
Will handles servicing from the Melbourne workshop. For riders outside Melbourne, the titanium can be serviced at any competent local bike shop — it's not a proprietary system that requires specialist knowledge. We're always happy to advise on what needs attention and how often.
It depends on the build — geometry complexity, drivetrain, wheel spec, and finishing choices all affect the final number. The first call includes a pre-quote based on what you're after. Most complete builds sit in a range from mid-tier to high-end component pricing on top of the frameset, and Will will be upfront about where your spec lands before you commit to anything.
None. The consultation is free, there's no deposit required to have the conversation, and you leave with a quote and a clear picture of what the build involves. If it's right for you, you proceed. If it's not, you don't.
The process is more involved than buying off the shelf, but it's not complicated. Will runs through every decision in order, with a recommendation for each one. You don't need to know the difference between T47 and BSA before the first call — that's what the call is for. Most riders find it straightforward once they're in it.
Book a free consultation through the website, or email Will directly at info@aurenbikes.com.au. The first call is 30 minutes to an hour and sets up everything that follows.
Will handles every titanium claim personally. No intermediaries, no wait times. If something's wrong, reach him directly.
From the product page to the build process and finished bikes — everything you need to understand what you're getting.