In our Tech Q&A series, we tackle readers cycling questions fromcomponentupgrades to riding after injury with help from theBikeRadarteam and trusted industry experts. In this instalment, a reader is looking for a British-brand titanium Rohloff-equipped bike to do it all. After years of following the lightweight route, Ive come to the realisation that what I really need is a commuter or hardtail mountain bike for the daily ride and occasional light trails/canal paths, particularly as the roads in Edinburgh are very poor. Im thinking around a titanium frame and a Rohloff enclosed gear system with a Gates belt drive (I've had it with chains). I dont know whether Id need a suspension fork, but reckon I could get away with a suspension seatpost and wide tyres. Full mudguards and panniers are a must. Ive looked at the Van Nicholas Pioneer, but that company seem in a state of flux because they have just been sold. Id sooner buy British and build it up with, say, Hope / SON / DT Swiss wheels, but there don't seem to be any offerings. I see Thorn and Stanforth build something close, but not in titanium. Ian Daglish Rohloff hub gears are favoured for their low maintenance. Russell Burton / Our Media Ifyourelooking for a titanium, Rohloff-equipped do-it-all bike from a British brand,yourelargely lookingat custom or semi-custom options but there are some excellent builders out there. BikeRadarssenior technical editor, Warren Rossiter, suggests Olsen Bikes as a strong starting point. Olsen makes gearbox-equipped frames, too. Olsen The brand offers titanium models such as the Lamb and EightBells, andcan build them up with Rohloff hub gears or even Pinion gearbox systems paired with Gates belt drives. Read more: What are bicycle gearboxes and should you use one? Enigma is known for its tailored titanium offerings. Enigma bicycles If you want to go further down the custom route,Warrenpoints to Enigma as anotheroption, with the Sussex-based builder well known for its titanium frames and ability to tailor a bike to specific requirements. He also highlights Sturdy Cycles as a potential choice, particularly ifyoureafter something bespoke and built around your exact needs. While not titanium, Rossiter adds that steel builders are also worth considering ifyoureopen to alternatives. If steel was an option for you,then Id recommend Darron at Sven Cycles, he says. He built me afantastic, ruggedcommuter a few years back that I still use almost daily. As with many niche builds, going customopensthe most possibilities, enabling you to specify everything from geometry to mounting points and the drivetrain. Off-the-shelf options exist as you note, brands such as Van Nicholas have offered titanium Rohloff-compatible bikes in the past but availability can be patchy, and many riders in your position end up going bespoke to get exactly what they want. Read more: Carbon fibre is cyclings wonder material, but titanium is having a renaissance here's why