Darco Ti XO Transmission
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We’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.
The Darco rolls on 29” wheels and has 150mm 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.
Given 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.
This 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 D’Arcy Burke 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.
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The Darco Ti
The ultimate in exotic metal goodness! The Darco Ti features geometry optimized for a variety of rugged terrain. Its an agile all-mountain shredder that is quick and responsive and ready to tackle a broad variety of trails. Its designed around an active, predictable suspension platform that handles the rough stuff while retaining a precise connection to the trail!
MATERIAL SELECTION
The Darco Ti takes all the lessons learned in creating the Darco and adds the boutique and class of titanium. The mechanical properties of titanium allow us to reduce the weight of the frame whilst maintaining the fantastic ride quality and compliance. Titanium is a beautiful material that is incredibly tactile and the raw finish highlights its natural beauty. 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 largest weight gains/unit cost are made in the front triangle tubing, which is why we opted for steel and aluminum rear end. The rocker is made from forged aluminum due to its strength/weight ratio and ability to be machined.
Description
We’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.
The Darco rolls on 29” wheels and has 150mm 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.
Given 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.
This 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 D’Arcy Burke 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.
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Why we made this
Key Features
What's in the box
Product Details
- Fork: Rock Shox™ Lyrik Ultimate C3.1 160mm, 15x110mm, 44mm
- Shock: Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate Air 165x45mm
- Stem: Chromag HiFi 31.8mm BSX 40mm Black
- Handlebar: Chromag Cutlass Black/Grey 25mm Rise, 800mm
- Headset: Cane Creek 40
- Crank: SRAM™ X0 Eagle T-Type 165mm, 30t
- Brakes: SRAM™ Maven Silver
- Rotors: SRAM™ Centerline 2.0 200mm
- Shifter: SRAM™ AXS Ultimate Pod 12 Speed
- Cassette: SRAM™ X0 Eagle T-Type 12 Speed 10-52T
- Chain: SRAM™ X0 Eagle T-Type 12 Speed Flat Top
- Derailleur: SRAM™ X0 T-Type Eagle 12 Speed
- Rims: Chromag 29" BA30
- Hubs: Chromag R4
- Tires: Maxxis Minion DHF/DHR
- Seatpost: OneUp V3 - S 150mm; M 180mm; M/L, L 210mm; XL 240mm
- Saddle: Chromag Trailmaster LTD Black
- Grips: Chromag Format Black
- Frame Construction: 3AL 2.5V Titanium / 4130
- Rear Travel: 120mm
- Wheel Size: 29”
- Rear Axle: 180mm, M12 X 1.00mm - Boost 148 UDH™ (Included)
- BB Type: BSA 73mm Threaded
- Headset (Frame): 44-56mm
- Linkage: Rocker Driven Horst Linkage
- Shock Size: 165 X 45mm Trunnion
- Lower Shock Hardware: 20 x 8mm
- Hanger: SRAM™ UDH™
- Recommended Fork Offset: 42mm
- Recommended Fork Travel: 150mm
- Seatpost Size: 31.6mm
- Seatclamp Size: 35mm
- Bottle Cage Mount: Yup!
- Gear Mount: Yup!
- Brake Mount: 180mm Post
- Frame Weight: Frame: 9.34lbs // Complete: 33.3lbs
- Origin: Taiwan
- Head Angle: 64°
- Fork Offset: 42MM
- Seat Angle: 78°
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