Rootdown Ti XO Transmission

The Rootdown Ti takes the tried and tested geometry of the Rootdown and pairs it with the almost magical properties of Titanium.  With an incredibly high strength to weight ratio, a silky, paint-less finish and our custom CNC’d dropouts, yoke, and braces, the Rootdown Ti is an elegant beauty that is ready for the rough stuff.

Its ductility means we can create an incredibly light frame, but still maintain compliance and quality ride feel that Chromag are known for. It's also extremely resistant to corrosion, so we can show off its clean, consistent welds and natural brilliance!

The Rootdown Ti is a beast!  It features an extra robust heavy-gauge front triangle and a massive 51mm downtube, yet at 4.65lbs (med), it still saves 2lbs over its steel counterpart.

The Rootdown Ti features a 12 x 148mm Boost rear end, and is compatible with tires up to 29" x 2.5 and 27.5+ up to 2.8 wheels. 

• Check out the original steel Rootdown.
• Looking for the Canadian made version? Check out the Primer.

The Rootdown Ti

Rolling on 29" wheels and built around a 160mm fork the Rootdown is a versatile trail bike eager to keep going mile after mile. With confidence inspiring geometry it is both surefooted and involving. It is our best selling hardtail by far with a cult following, there isn't much a Rootdown hasn't done.

Titanium

Titanium is most known for it's corrosion resistance and strength to density ratio, the highest of any metallic element. It's half the weight of steel for the same tensile strength and twice as strong as aluminum alloy. In practical terms this means we can use less material (ie. thinner tubing) to achieve the same strength. Combining this with it's ductility means we can create incredibly light frames, but still maintain incredible compliance and ride feel. Titanium is also much more resistant to fatigue and impact than aluminum alloys, and it's natural protective layer of Titanium Dioxide shields it from the elements. A perfect balance between carbon fibre, aluminium and steel.

Why we made this

Combining our tried and time honed geometry with a top end titanium tubeset. The ultimate Chromag hardtail.

Key Features

☛ 3AL 2.5V Titanium tubeset and CNC dropouts and yoke
☛ 29" wheel size
☛ Handbuilt in Taiwan
☛ Geo designed around 160mm fork
☛ Post mount brake
☛ 73mm BSA threaded BB

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

Product Details

• Fork: Rock Shox™ Lyrik Ultimate 160mm, 15x110mm, 44mm
• Stem: Chromag HiFi BSX 40mm
• Bar: Chromag OSX 25mm Rise, 800mm
• Headset: Cane Creek Forty ZS
• Crank: SRAM™ X0 Eagle T-Type 165mm, 30t
• Brakes: SRAM™ Maven Silver
• Rotors: SRAM™ Centerline 2.0 200mm
• Shifter: SRAM™ AXS Pod
• Cassette: SRAM™ X0 Eagle T-Type 12 Speed 10-52T
• Derailleur: SRAM™ X0 T-Type Eagle 12 Speed
• Chain: SRAM™ X0 Eagle T-Type 12 Speed Flat Top
• Rims: Chromag Phase30
• Hubs: Chromag R4
• Tires: Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5 EXO; DHR 29x2.4 EXO+
• Seatpost: OneUp V3 - S 150mm; M 180mm; M/L, L 210mm; XL 240mm
• Saddle: Chromag Trailmaster DT
• Grips: Chromag Format
• Wheel Size: 29" or 27+
• Recommended Fork Travel: 160mm (±10mm)
• Material: 3AL 2.5V Titanium
• Frame Weight (M/L): 5.31lbs
• Hub Spacing: Boost 148mm
• Headset (Frame): 44-56 Semi Integrated
• Seat Clamp Size: 35mm
• Seat Post Size: 31.6mm
• BB: 73mm Threaded
• Hanger: UDH (Included)
• Rear Axle: 180mm, M12 X 1.00mm - Boost 148 UDH (Included)
• Brake Mount: 180mm Post
• Frame Origin: Taiwan
• Head Angle: 64°
• Fork Offset: 44MM
• Seat Angle: 76°