Switchback Ti w/ Blasted Decals
OVERVIEW
The original aim of the Switchback was to design the most playful natured and confidence inspiring aggressive frame that we possibly could. The Switchback Ti is an evolution of this ethos.
Designed around the 27.5” wheel and the 27.5+” wheel platform, the Switchback Ti has our custom designed Yoke that creates space in the chain stays to accommodate large volume, deep tread 2.4” tyres on 27.5” wheels or 2.8” Plus tyres on super wide plus 27.5” rims, while not effecting the incredibly short 415mm chain stay length as we refuse to compromise our class leading geometry! The 415mm chain stay length plus the bottom bracket height, head angle and reach measurement gives you an amazingly responsive and agile ride.
This frame rails corners and descends like no other hardtail on the market! Expect to leave the abstract idea that “you’ll be faster on a full sus” behind you, as the Switchback Ti will have you leaving your full-sus in the garage!
The geometry has been optimised to help the rider feel confident on difficult, technical Enduro style terrain, while giving the ideal riding position to express your style and flare on the trail. The frame is designed to suit modern fitments such as a Stealth Dropper compatible seat tube and a 44mm head tube for tapered steerer compatibility and full internal top tube routing.
LINKS
VIDEO – The Switchback Ti at Lake Garda
REVIEW – Bike Radar’s Review of the Switchback Ti
Features
Frame Weight – 1.9kg
1. 3AL-2.5V titanium 44mm head tube, gusseted down tube and our super-sweet alloy head badge.
2. ISCG 05 mounts and 73mm BB shell, Custom designed CNC’d Yoke that accommodates standard 27.5” or 27.5+ 2.8 tyre set-up.
3. Super-short chainstays (415mm) made from 3AL-2.5V aerospace-grade titanium tubing.
4. Custom CNC’d Swapout dropouts (12 x 142, 12 x 148, 10 x 135 or single speed). Comes supplied with boost as standard unless you specify different dropouts with your order.
5. Triple-butted 3AL-2.5V aerospace-grade titanium tubing with custom seat tube. Full internal routing takes full-length gear outer for consistent, weather-proof shifting.
6. 31.6 stealth routing dropper-compatible seat tube (34.9 clamp) with custom tubing.
7. Recommend fork travel: 140mm - 160mm
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Switchback Ti
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16.5"
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18"
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1. Stack (mm)
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597.13
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606.19
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2. Reach (mm)
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448.25
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470.48
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3. Virtual Top Tube (mm)
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610
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635
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4. Actual Top Tube (mm)
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586.3
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610.3
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5. Seat Tube Length (mm)
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420
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457
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6. Chainstay Length (mm)
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415
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415
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7. Wheelbase (mm)
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1161.32
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1187.77
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8. Bottom Bracket Drop (mm)
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43
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43
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9. Head Tube Length (mm)
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110
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120
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10. Head Tube Angle
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65˚
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65˚
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11. Seat tube Angle
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74.5˚
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74.5˚
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12. Measurements based on 2018 140mm 27.5" Pike RCT3 25% in to the Sag.
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509
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509
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