{"product_id":"darco-gx","title":"Darco GX","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe’ve been making bikes for almost 20 years, and all of this knowledge and expertise has trickled down into creating The Darco. As you might have expected, this bike draws strongly on our steel hardtail roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Darco rolls on 29” wheels and has 160mm of travel up front paired with a stout 120mm in the rear, a hardtailers full-suser if you will. Our geometry philosophy has carried right over onto this bike, pairing slack head tube angles (64°) and steep seat tube angles (78°), with ample room up front (490mm reach on M\/L). Perfect for the type of terrain we have in the Sea to Sky, steep climbs and steeper descents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven what we know is achievable on a hardtail, it seemed appropriate to spec this bike with a reservoir shock. A shock intended for more aggressive riding and much less likely to be overwhelmed when in the thick of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bike has been a labour of love for us, and a project with such scope deserves a name near and dear to our hearts. Our dear friend and Chromag mechanic \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/in-memory-of-darcy-burke-1971-2020\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eD’Arcy Burke\u003c\/a\u003e passed away after a courageous battle with cancer in 2020. We affectionately referred to him as “The Dark One”. The Darco is a tip of the hat to our friend.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theradavist.com\/chromag-darco-29er-review\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0052\/2783\/9586\/files\/Radavist-MTB_oftheyear2023_160x160.png?v=1704893935\" style=\"margin-right: 41.5895px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 41.5895px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nsmb.com\/articles\/chromag-darco\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0052\/2783\/9586\/files\/NSMBcom-Blk_240x240.jpg?v=1677608786\" width=\"154\" height=\"154\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-section-type=\"features-triple\" data-theme=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-section-type=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Darco\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom soul crushing climbs to steep, technical descents the Darco features geometry optimized for a variety of rugged terrain. Dont let 120mm of rear travel fool you. The Darco is balanced to pair with a 150-160mm fork and is designed to perform on advanced trails. Its an agile all-mountain shredder that is quick and responsive and ready to tackle a broad variety of terrain. The Darco provides an active, predictable suspension platform that handles the rough stuff while retaining a precise connection to the ground!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/us.chromagbikes.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/darco-3974.jpg?v=1670276537\" alt=\"The Darco\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-section-type=\"features-triple\" data-theme=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-section-type=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMATERIAL SELECTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you might expect from any Chromag, The Darco relies firmly on a 4130 chromoly steel foundation. We believe that the ride characteristics and aesthetics for which our hardtails are known, absolutely translates to a full suspension platform. However, a dual suspension rig provides different challenges, which is why we opted for 6066 aluminum chainstays. Primarily for weight saving and stiffness, but the chainstay also houses bearings which is more difficult to do in steel. Building the chainstay out of aluminum helps strike the right balance of compliance and rigidity. The rocker is made from forged aluminum due to its strength\/weight ratio and ability to be machined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/us.chromagbikes.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/materials-2.jpg?v=1669681712\" alt=\"MATERIAL SELECTION\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we made this\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eWe wanted to create a bike that has a quick and responsive feel in a short travel package, yet designed for rugged all mountain riding with geometry aimed at challenging terrain. Not an X\/C bike, but a burly ripper that is built to handle it all!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003e☛ All Mountain Geometry oriented to rugged, varied terrain\u003cbr\u003e\n☛ 120mm rear suspension paired with 150-160mm fork \u003cbr\u003e\n☛ 4130 heat-treated Chromoly and 6066 T-6 alloy tubing \u003cbr\u003e\n☛ 29\" wheels\u003cbr\u003e\n☛ Precision hardware and bearings throughout\u003cbr\u003e\n☛ Rockshox super deluxe reservoir shock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eIf you ordered a full bike, you'll have everything you need to get rolling right away, prior to some minimal setup. Please note that complete bikes do not come with pedals.\u003cbr\u003e\nFrames come with a hanger, chain stay protector and rear axle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rockshox Lyrik Select + 160mm, 0 Tokens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rockshox Super Deluxe Air Ultimate, 2 Tokens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chromag HiFi BSX 40mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chromag OSX 25mm Rise, 800mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadset:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cane Creek Forty ZS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrank:\u003c\/strong\u003e SRAM GX 170mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrakes:\u003c\/strong\u003e SRAM Motive Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotors:\u003c\/strong\u003e SRAM Centerline 2.0 200mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShifter:\u003c\/strong\u003e SRAM GX Eagle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCassette:\u003c\/strong\u003e SRAM GX Eagle 10-52t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDerailleur:\u003c\/strong\u003e SRAM GX Eagle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRims:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chromag 29\" BA30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHubs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chromag R4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTires:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maxxis Minion DHF\/DHR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeatpost:\u003c\/strong\u003e OneUp V3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaddle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chromag Trailmaster DT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chromag Format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e SRAM GX Eagle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4130 Cr-Mo Steel \/ 6066 Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear Travel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheel Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear Axle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180mm, M12 X 1.00mm - 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