Lowdown LTD XO Transmission

The Lowdown takes everything we learned developing our full suspension line, and directs it into a long travel bruiser. We still have a penchant for 4130 steel, 29" wheels, slack head tube angles (63.5°) and steeper seat tube angles (79°), but now we've paired all of that with 170mm up front and 158mm out back.

The way we see it, we're still drawing strongly on our hardtail roots and design philosophy, we just removed one more constraint. 

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NEW! Our Mullet link allows you to run a 27.5" rear wheel, while maintaining the same geometry, travel and kinematics. 27.5" rear wheel is sold separately.

The Lowdown

The Lowdown is ready to shred steep lines and gaps, smash berms, or head out on long distance missions. Its a trail bike that eats up chunder and drops while being ready for all day pedal adventures. It takes everything we learned developing our full suspension line and directs it into a long travel bruiser!

MATERIAL SELECTION

As you might expect from any Chromag, The Lowdown 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 and seatstays. Primarily for weight saving and stiffness, but the chainstay also houses bearings which is more difficult to do in steel. Using a mix of aluminum and steel 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 more easily than steel.

Why we made this

We made the Lowdown to handle the rooty, rocky terrain that we know in B.C., the PNW and beyond! Its built for the rough stuff!

Key Features

☛ Long and slack geometry with upright riding position for sure footed versatility in demanding terrain
☛ 158mm rear suspension paired with 170mm fork
☛ 29" wheels (mullet link option)
☛ 4130 heat-treated Chromoly and 6066 T-6 Alloy tubing
☛ Robust precision hardware and bearings at all pivot points.
☛ Tough, reliable, easy to maintain
☛ Rockshox Super Deluxe rear shock with reservoir

What's in the box

If 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.
Frames come with a hanger, chain stay protector and rear axle.

Product Details

• Fork: Rock Shox™ ZEB Ultimate 170mm, 15x110mm, 44mm, 1 Token
• Shock: Rock Shox™ Super Deluxe Ultimate 205x60mm, 2 Tokens, LN M Tune
• Stem: Chromag HiFi35 35mm Black
• Bar: Chromag OSX35 25mm Rise
• Headset: Cane Creek 40
• Crankset: SRAM™ X0 Eagle T-Type 165mm, 30t
• Brakes: SRAM™ 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
• BB: DUB 73mm Threaded
• Wheels: Chromag BA30v2 / R6
• Tires: Maxxis DHF/DHR Double Down
• Seatpost: OneUp V3 - S 150mm; M 180mm; M/L, L 210mm; XL 240mm
• Saddle: Chromag Trailmaster Black
• Grips: Chromag Format Black
• Pedals: -
• Frame Construction: 4130 Cr-Mo Steel / 6066 Aluminum
• Rear Travel: 158mm
• Wheel Size: 29”
• Rear Axle: 180mm, M12 X 1.00mm - Boost 148 (Included)
• BB Type: BSA 73mm Threaded
• Headset (Frame): 44-56mm
• Linkage: Rocker Driven Horst Linkage
• Shock Size: 205 x 60mm Trunnion
• Lower Shock Hardware: 20 x 8mm
• Hanger: SRAM™ UDH™
• Recommended Fork Offset: 42mm
• Recommended Fork Travel: 170mm
• Seatpost Size: 31.6mm
• Seatclamp Size: 35mm
• Bottle Cage Mount: Yup!
• Gear Mount: Yup!
• Brake Mount: 180mm Post
• Frame Weight: M/L 10.6 Lbs (With shock, axle, hanger, CS protector)
• Origin: Taiwan