The 29″ front wheel, bolstered by 180mm of travel, assures stability, whereas the 27.5″ rear wheel allows for additional maneuverability. The 165mm of travel skillfully manages any fallout. With a 64 degree head tube angle (one degree slacker than the current Ripmo), a BB height similar to Mojo HD5, and chainstay length identical to the current Ripmo (despite the 27.5″ rear wheel), the bike maintains an equilibrium between agility and stability.
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64°HEAD TUBE ANGLE
- 76-77.5°SEAT TUBE ANGLE
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435mmCHAINSTAYS
COIL COMPATIBLE
Our upper link suspension layout is progressive enough to be sensitive off the top, yet supportive enough for the biggest hits. It is also compatible with all coil shocks, for those longer race stages that can tax air shock performance.
DW-LINK
The suspension layout may be new, but it’s still DW-Link. The inherent efficiency means you don’t need an overdamped shock to climb well. Less shock damping allows the wheels to stay planted on the ground, providing more traction and that hover-bike feel that our frames are known for. The HD6 climbs with a finesse that defies its enduro race pedigree.
TRACTION TUNE
Our custom tuned front and rear suspension feature extra light high speed compression and rebound damping to deliver unparalleled traction. This allows the wheels to flutter through rough terrain like a trophy truck storming through a set of whoops. To learn more about our Traction Tune philosophy,
BUSHINGS
Tired of buying bearings each season? So were we. That’s why we’ve strategically employed bushings where they’re most effective and bearings elsewhere. The IGUS bushings in our lower link are not only lighter and stiffer, they’re virtually maintenance-free. We believe so strongly in them, we back them with free lifetime replacement.
LIGHTWEIGHT PREMIUM CARBON
All our bikes are built from the highest grade materials and optimized for the best strength, weight, stiffness, and ride performance — no matter how much you spend. The HD6 frame is sub 6 lbs without shock and our complete Enduro ready builds weigh as little as 32 lbs.
PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT
A thick rubber downtube protector deflects debris, while our chainstay protector features thick raised sections to help dampen chain slap noise. And our simple-yet-elegant linkage protectors stop mud and rocks thrown by the tire, keeping your beautiful bike beautiful.
Specification
Fork |
Fox Float 38 Factory Series, 180mm, 29”, 110x15 |
Shock |
Fox Float X2 Factory Series with EVOL, 230mm x 65mm |
Wheels |
Blackbird Send Alloy, 32 Hole, F: Send I 29”, R: Send II 27.5” |
Tires |
Maxxis Assegai, 29” x 2.5” / Maxxis DHR, 27.5” x 2.4” |
Brakes |
Shimano XT M8120, 4 piston |
Brake Rotors |
Shimano SM-RT66, F: 203mm/R: 203mm |
Cranks |
Shimano XT, M8120, 24mm Spindle, 32T Alloy Ring, 170mm |
Bottom Bracket |
Shimano XT MT800 |
Rear Derailleur |
Shimano XT M8100 Shadow Plus 12 speed |
Shift Levers |
Shimano XT M8100 12 speed |
Cassette |
Shimano XT 10-51 |
Chain |
Shimano XT M8100 12 speed |
Chain Guide |
MRP AMg SE |
Headset |
Cane Creek 40 ZS44/ZS56 |
Grips |
Lizard Skin Charger Evo |
Handlebar |
Ibis 800mm Hi Fi Bar |
Stem |
Industry Nine A318
S/M: 40mm, L/XL: 50mm
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Seatpost |
Bike Yoke Revive Dropper
S: 125mm, M: 160mm, L: 185mm, XL/XXL: 213mm. Note there is a 250lb rider weight limit on this post.
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Saddle |
WTB Silverado |
Geometry
NOMINAL SIZE |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
Seat Tube Length |
400 |
400 |
406 |
450 |
470 |
Top Tube Length |
585 |
610 |
630 |
655 |
685 |
Head Tube Length (4mm stack of lower cup not included) |
81 |
86 |
91 |
100 |
115 |
Chainstay Length |
435 |
435 |
435 |
435 |
435 |
Seat Tube Angle |
76° |
76° |
76.5° |
77° |
77.5° |
Head Tube Angle |
64° |
64° |
64° |
64° |
64° |
Wheelbase |
1202 |
1228 |
1256 |
1288 |
1328 |
BB Height (with 2.5WT Maxxis Assegai tires) |
345 |
345 |
345 |
345 |
345 |
BB Drop |
30 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
Stack |
621 |
625 |
630 |
638 |
651 |
Reach |
430 |
454 |
480 |
508 |
541 |
Saddle height for seat tube angle |
650 |
700 |
745 |
790 |
830 |
Standover |
725 |
735 |
752 |
765 |
769 |
Trail |
136 |
136 |
136 |
136 |
136 |
Fork Offset |
44 |
44 |
44 |
44 |
44 |