Darco Ti Frame & Shock - POLISHED / S

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 (64deg) and steep seat tube angles (78deg), 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. The Darco TiThe 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 SELECTIONThe 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 (64deg) and steep seat tube angles (78deg), 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. Read more Why we made thisWe made the Darco Ti for those who appreceiate the benefits of titanium. Whether its weight savings, ride-feel, or the beauty and silky touch, there is nothing quite like a titanium bike!Key Features All Mountain Geometry oriented to rugged, varied terrain 120mm rear suspension paired with 150-160mm fork 3AL 2.5V Titanium, 4130 Chromo and 6066 T-6 alloy tubing 29" wheels Precision hardware and bearings throughout Rockshox super deluxe reservoir shockWhat's in the boxIf 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 DetailsFrame Construction: 3AL 2.5V Titanium / 4130Rear Travel: 120mmWheel Size: 29"Rear Axle: 180mm, M12 X 1.00mm - Boost 148 UDH(TM) (Included)BB Type: BSA 73mm ThreadedHeadset: 44-56mmLinkage: Rocker Driven Horst LinkageShock Size: 165 X 45mm TrunnionLower Shock Hardware: 20 x 8mmHanger: SRAM(TM) UDH(TM)Recommended Fork Offset: 42mmRecommended Fork Travel: 150mmSeatpost Size: 31.6mmSeatclamp Size: 35mmBottle Cage Mount: Yup!Gear Mount: Yup!Brake Mount: 180mm PostFrame Weight: Frame: 9.34lbs // Complete: 33.3lbsOrigin: TaiwanHead Angle: 64degFork Offset: 42MMSeat Angle: 78deg