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 DetailsWheel Size: 29" or 27+Recommended Fork Travel: 160mm ( 10mm)Material: 3AL 2.5V TitaniumFrame Weight (M/L): 5.31lbsHub Spacing: Boost 148mmHeadset: 44-56 Semi IntegratedSeat Clamp Size: 35mmSeat Post Size: 31.6mmBB: 73mm ThreadedHanger: UDH (Included)Rear Axle: 180mm, M12 X 1.00mm - Boost 148 UDH (Included)Brake Mount: 180mm PostFrame Origin: TaiwanHead Angle: 64degFork Offset: 44MMSeat Angle: 76deg