Carbon-Ti srl

What Carbon-Ti srl does

Carbon-Ti srl is an Italian manufacturer of premium high-end bicycle components, established as an independent company in January 2020 and headquartered in Cazzago San Martino, Brescia. The company builds lightweight drivetrain and wheelset components — chainrings, brake rotors, thru-axles, hubs, and assembled wheelsets — from a proprietary combination of carbon fiber, Grade 5 titanium alloy (TiAl6V4), and AL7075-T6 aluminium, using precision CNC machining and artisanal assembly performed 100% in Italy. Products are compatible across Shimano, SRAM, and Campagnolo groupset standards and are validated through direct collaboration with World Tour and elite mountain bike athletes, including UAE Team Emirates and three-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogačar. The company holds ISO 9001 certification and operates under the ownership of Castellini S.p.A. Società Benefit following its August 2024 acquisition.

Carbon-Ti monetizes exclusively through hardware sales: premium components are sold via a worldwide authorized dealer network and direct e-commerce on its own website, with pricing ranging from approximately €11.60 for small accessories (e.g., X-Jockey derailleur bolts) to over €193 for full-titanium MTB chainrings, supported by a publicly downloadable 2026 retail pricelist and an outlet channel for discontinued items. Its customer base spans three primary segments — professional road cycling teams competing in Grand Tours, professional mountain bikers in UCI World Cup and marathon events, and enthusiast cyclists upgrading high-end bikes — served through a mix of athlete-driven marketing (Eurobike trade shows, social media, results-based earned media) and dealer-led distribution. Following the 2024 Castellini acquisition, Carbon-Ti relocated in May 2025 to the Castellini group headquarters and continues to operate as a focused niche brand within a larger Italian manufacturing platform.

Name

Carbon-Ti srl

Legal name

Carbon-Ti srl

Website

https://carbon-ti.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Carbon-Ti srl is an Italian manufacturer of premium carbon-fiber and titanium bicycle components — chainrings, brake rotors, thru-axles, hubs, and wheelsets — sold worldwide through dealers and direct e-commerce to professional road and mountain bike teams and enthusiast cyclists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bicycle Components

NAICS

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991), Motor Vehicle Brake System Manufacturing (336340)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)

akta.pro primary industry

Bike Parts & Components Retail (CRAMAHAB)

Keywords

• Bicycle components
• Carbon fiber chainrings
• Titanium bike parts
• Mountain bike wheelsets
• Road cycling accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Cazzago San Martino

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Bicycle Component Sales: Carbon-Ti generates revenue through the direct sale of high-end bicycle components and accessories, including chainrings, hubs, brake rotors, thru-axles, wheelsets, and related spare parts. Products are sold through authorized dealers and direct e-commerce. Pricing ranges from approximately €11.60 for small accessories to over €190 for premium chainrings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Carbon-Ti srl manufactures premium high-end bicycle components for road racing and mountain biking, including chainrings (X-CarboRing EVO, X-SingleCarbon, X-Aeroring, X-Ring EVO, X-DirectDisc), brake disc rotors (X-Rotor SteelCarbon 3, X-Rotor Aero), thru-axles (X-Lock EVO), hubs (X-Hub SP Disc and Road), and assembled wheelsets (X-Wheel MTB and Road/Gravel). All products are 100% designed and manufactured in Italy using carbon fiber, Grade 5 titanium alloy (TiAl6V4), and Al7075-T6 aluminum via precision CNC machining.

Product overview

Carbon-Ti srl is an Italian manufacturer of premium high-end bicycle components for road racing and mountain biking, founded in 2005 as part of LLS Titanium and established as independent entity in January 2020. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of lightweight components utilizing carbon fiber, Grade 5 titanium alloy (Ti6Al4V), and Al7075-T6 aeronautical aluminum alloy. The product lineup centers on drivetrain and wheel components including X-CarboRing chainrings (EVO, X-AXS variants), X-SingleCarbon single chainrings, X-Aeroring aero chainrings, X-Ring EVO MTB chainrings, X-Rotor brake rotors (SteelCarbon 3, Aero), X-Lock EVO thru axles, X-Hub SP hubs (DISC and ROAD variants), and X-Wheel assembled wheelsets (MTB with Lucky Jack/Crazy Jack rims, ROAD/GRAVEL with Baccara X/World Runner rims). Supporting components include X-CLAMP seatpost clamps, X-CAP headset caps, X-FIX chainring bolts, X-Hanger dropouts, and X-Jockey accessories. All products are 100% designed and manufactured in Italy with ISO 9001 and ISO 9100 certifications, and the company supplies components to World Tour teams including UAE Team Emirates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• X-Lock EVO Thru Axles Ultralight thru axles for MTB and road bikes, featuring optimized variable thickness shape, reduced profile head, and 6 mm hexagonal key tightening. Available in 22 models including front fork and rear frame options with various thread specifications (M12x1, M12x1.5, M12x1.75).
• X-Hub SP Disc Hubs High-performance straight-pull disc brake hubs designed, manufactured, and assembled in Italy. Feature special surface hardening treatment, oversize pawl seats, internal axles, and SKF sealed bearings with optional CeramicSpeed upgrade. Available in Center Lock and six-bolt configurations.
• X-Hub Road SP Hubs

Quantifiable outcome

• Carbon-Ti chainring saves approximately 50 grams compared to original SRAM Force 48 x 107 chainring
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• UAE Team EmiratesflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2023Carbon-Ti became official supplier of the UAE Team Emirates World Tour cycling team for the 2023/2024 season. The company provides X-Carboring EVO carbon fiber chainrings, X-Lock EVO thru-axles, and new center lock X-Rotor SteelCarbon 3 disc brake rotors. The partnership was driven by Tadej Pogačar's use of components during his Amstel Gold Race and Tour of Flanders victories. Professional cyclists tested the X-Rotor SteelCarbon 3 on Colnago V4RS bikes, and the products were used during the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France.
• Duke Racing Wheels (Philippe Jacquinet)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 March 2023New major collaboration announced in March 2023 with French company Duke Racing Wheels for the supply of high-tech carbon fiber rims. Duke Racing Wheels has been supplying rims to multi-titled professional teams for years. Carbon-Ti provides the wheelsets incorporating Duke rims with Carbon-Ti Straight Pull hubs, assembled by Pippowheels.
• PippowheelscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Pippowheels, described as the leading company in wheel assembly, was selected by Carbon-Ti to assemble the 2023 X-Wheel range. Pippowheels contributes experience, expertise, and equipment for high-quality wheel building using Carbon-Ti hubs and Duke Racing Wheels rims.
• Wilier Pirelli TeamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Wilier Pirelli Team, engaged in the most important international competitions (Cape Epic, UCI World Cup XCO, UCI MTB Marathon Series), collaborated with Carbon-Ti on the development of the X-Lock EVO 12x1.0 (178.5 mm) thru-axle. Their Urta SRL bikes have been equipped with Carbon-Ti thru-axles from the beginning of the year.
• LLS TitaniumflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005Carbon-Ti was born from the expertise of LLS Titanium, a leading manufacturer of special alloys and carbon fiber. LLS Titanium's advanced technologies enabled the company's founding innovation: the first chainring with internal carbon fiber structure and titanium teeth in 2005. LLS Titanium holds ISO 9100 certification and has over 20 years of experience in machining special alloys. Carbon-Ti was spun off as an independent entity from LLS Titanium in January 2020.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Light Bicycle: Light Bicycle is a leading carbon fiber rim manufacturer producing aftermarket and OEM rims. Directly comparable to Carbon-Ti's Duke Racing Wheels rim partnerships and X-Wheel assembled wheelset range, competing for the same custom wheel-build and premium bike builder customer base.
• Extralite: Extralite is an Italian ultra-premium wheel and component brand specializing in carbon fiber and aluminum lightweight parts. Direct peer in material science, geography (Italian manufacturing), and premium positioning, overlapping with Carbon-Ti's wheelset and small component categories.
• Schmolke Carbon Components: Schmolke is a German maker of ultra-lightweight carbon fiber bicycle components including handlebars, seatposts, and cranks. Comparable to Carbon-Ti as a boutique, premium-priced carbon component maker targeting the same pro and enthusiast road/MTB customer base.
• Tune GmbH: Tune is a German manufacturer of high-end lightweight bicycle components (hubs, skewers, seatposts, stems). Highly comparable to Carbon-Ti in the premium aftermarket component segment, sharing similar distribution via dealers and specialist retailers, and overlapping in hubs and small parts.
• THM Clavicula: THM is a German ultra-premium manufacturer of carbon fiber bicycle components (cranks, brakes, chainrings). Directly comparable to Carbon-Ti in the high-end carbon/titanium niche for road and MTB, serving professional teams and enthusiasts with similar artisanal Made-in-Germany positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Shimano: Shimano is the world's largest bicycle component manufacturer with broad coverage across road (Dura-Ace, Ultegra), MTB (Deore XT, XTR), and gravel. Comparable as the dominant incumbent that defines the chainring, brake, and thru-axle standards Carbon-Ti's products are designed to fit, and as the primary competitor for premium cycling component spend.
• SRAM Corporation: SRAM is one of the three dominant global bicycle drivetrain manufacturers, offering complete groupsets (road, MTB, gravel) under Red, Force, Rival, AXS, and Eagle brands. Comparable to Carbon-Ti as the OEM whose chainrings and brakes Carbon-Ti specifically designs to be compatible with, and as the incumbent alternative for premium aftermarket upgrades.
• Campagnolo: Campagnolo is the Italian incumbent premium bicycle groupset maker (Super Record, Record, Chorus, Ekar). Highly comparable as the Italian heritage premium competitor whose groupsets Carbon-Ti explicitly supports, sharing the Made-in-Italy positioning that anchors Carbon-Ti's brand story.

Emerging players

• CeramicSpeed: CeramicSpeed is a Danish manufacturer of high-end ceramic bearings and drivetrain optimization products (pulley wheels, bottom brackets). Comparable to Carbon-Ti as a premium aftermarket brand with similar pro-team sponsorship strategy and optional upgrade positioning (CeramicSpeed bearings offered on Carbon-Ti hubs).

Regional players

• Elite srl: Elite is an Italian manufacturer of cycling accessories, training tools, bottles, and components including chainrings and power meters. Comparable as a fellow Italian-made cycling accessory/components brand operating in the same trade channels (dealers, Eurobike) and overlapping in chainring and accessory categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCF4SoGEqgflnmT8aBLEX5Jw
• Facebookfacebook.com/86121991928
• Instagraminstagram.com/carbon_ti
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/carbon-ti-srl

Compliance2 records

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