Roval Rapide Titanium Locking Bolt Kit M5x18 7g What It Replaces

The Roval Rapide integrated handlebar uses a two-piece locking system — a bolt and a nut — to secure the bar to the stem faceplate. Most riders never think about these fasteners. They come installed from the factory, they do their job, and they stay out of sight. But they are steel, and they weigh more than they need to.

The TiNE titanium locking bolt kit for the Roval Rapide replaces both the bolt and nut with Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V equivalents, CNC machined and anodized in eight colors. Total kit weight: 7g for the pair.

What Does the Kit Replace?

Why This Fastener Matters

The Roval Rapide bar is a premium piece of carbon engineering. Riders spend thousands on the handlebar itself, then upgrade the stem cap for aesthetics. But the locking bolt and nut — the fasteners that actually hold the bar in place — remain the steel originals that came from the factory. Replacing them with titanium is a functional upgrade that also adds a color accent visible when the stem faceplate is open.

Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V is roughly 45% lighter than steel per unit volume while maintaining the tensile strength needed for stem-faceplate clamping loads. The CNC machining ensures precise thread engagement, and the anodized finish resists corrosion — important for a fastener that sits exposed to sweat, rain, and bike-wash spray.

Paired With the Roval Stem Cap

For Roval Rapide owners doing a full front-end refresh, the TiNE locking bolt kit pairs naturally with the Roval carbon fiber stem caps — available in Soudal-Quick Step, Team DSM, Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, and Team DFJ squad liveries. The locking bolt kit sits underneath the stem; the stem cap sits on top. Together, they replace both the visible and hidden steel on the front of the bike.