Flaanimal 6 Ti
Titanium, Better.
First introduced in 2021, Flaanimal Titanium built on the extremely successful and versatile Flaanimal Steel series of bikes, first released in 2017. The design of the bike has been proven across its entire use spectrum, from road, to gravel, to rugged and ultra endurance bikepacking, with a notable win at Tour Divide in 2021.
Flaanimal is a multi-category cycling platform, it is intended to be configurable and adapted for the goals of its rider, even as they evolve over time. This was the concept that led Rodeo Labs to begin building bikes in 2014, and an ideal that still guides us today.
If so successful, why iterate Flaanimal Titanium at all? The answer is two-fold. First, we saw opportunities to improve and expand its feature set in order to better serve the people who ride it. Second, with the palette of manufacturing methods ever-evolving, we saw Flaanimal Titanium as an opportunity to attempt more ambitious things with metal, and in doing to so to create a titanium bicycle that stands apart beautifully, as something distinctly Rodeo.
You will not find another titanium bicycle quite like this.
Feature Set
Head Tube
Our new hourglass shaped EC44 head tube is contoured for elegance, and sets the tone for our overall design philosophy on this frameset. We won’t promise that it’s aero, but If looks more aero, we’re ok with that.
- 44mm press-in headset cups
- CNC machined Titanium
- Integrated routing Support
Sculpted
6 Ti features a distinctive silhouette, one that stands out from the crowd of Titanium bikes, which are often difficult to tell apart. Its custom profiled top tube tapers elegantly as it approaches the seat tube, then wrapping around the seat tube and blending effortlessly into the seat stays. We accomplish this by use of 3d printing, expert welding, and hand finishing.
- Full-Length Tapered top tube
- blended seat tube cluster
- shaped seat stays
The Keg BB
6 Ti features The Keg, an improved T47 threaded bottom bracket shell. Once past the standard-sized bearing seat, the diameter of the BB shell increases, which creates space for internal routing to stay internal through the BB shell area – while not interfering with the crankset spindle.
A bowtie shaped pass-through between downtube and seat tube makes routing dropper post housing easier than it has ever been.
- T47 85.5 threaded shell
- Internal bearings
- internal shift / brake routing
- Bowtie dropper routing
- CNC Machined Titanium
No Yoke?
Flaanimal 5 Ti features a CNC machined, dropped yoke design that allows for generous tire clearance and complete drivetrain choice. We wanted to go one better for 6 Ti; to create a more classically-shaped chainstay cluster. Through the use of careful tube shaping, 3d printing, and expert hand finishing we created a new No-Yoke design that’s so elegant, it will mostly go unnoticed.
- Non-Dropped chain stays
- 3d printed No-Yoke
- seamless tube shaping
- expert hand finishing
- fully internal shift / brake routing
Lock jaw 2
The Flaanimal 5 slider design has served us well for years, but with the advent of UDH derailleurs, it was time to create an improved sliding dropout system that solved for new derailleur engineering while shedding mass and complexity. Lock Jaw 2 builds on slider concepts first pioneered in TD4, and refines them for the current drivetrain era.
- Native UDH Compatibility
- Standard hanger Compatibility
- Singlespeed Compatibility
- 30mm of slider range
- Future Proof
Routing Choice
Integrated (fully hidden) routing isn’t for everyone. Flaanimal 6 Ti supports three routing configurations so you can build the bike to suit your priorities, whether that be elegance, serviceability, travel, tradition, or anything else.
Once those cables do enter the headtube, downtube, or fork, they stay hidden until they emerge from the frame at the derailleurs or brake calipers.
- Fully Integrated routing
- Semi-Integrated routing
- Traditional internal routing
- Modular routing ports
Tire Clearance
Flaanimal 5 Ti was no slouch in the tire clearance department, and could just barely fit a 700×2.1. Because we removed the dropped yoke, redesigned the sliders, and re-shaped the stays for 6 Ti, the frame increased that clearance in the full-back position – exactly matching TD4 for tire clearance. The frame now comfortably fits 2.1″ tires with room for the elements, and of course depending on tire casing and rim width you may be able to push it past that.
- Increased clearance over 5 Ti
- Safely fits 700x2.1
- Safely fits 650x2.4
- No "Wide" BB or crankset needed
Dynamo ports
Added with a nod to ultra riders and commuters alike, 6 Ti includes two non-drive-side seat-stay routing ports that allow a dynamo wire to be run inside the frame and to the tail light. The upper port is located near the top of the stay at the seat tube cluster, and the lower port is located close to the dropout.
A similar port under the top tube allows for creative wiring and lighting when operating front or rear lights off of a battery.
6 Ti is paired with our Spork 3.3 fork, which itself also features dynamo routing ports.
- Upper Dynamo Taillight routing
- Lower Dynamo Taillight Routing
- Top tube port for bespoke power bank driven lighting systems.
Technical Information
geometry overview
6 Ti has two geometry options, suited to riders with different fit priorities. The variations are called Standard and Extended.
We will allow people to order either version of the geometry, and we will keep an eye on what is popular ongoing.
Standard geometry is unchanged from 5 Ti, and suits riders wo tend towards the road and gravel end of the multi use spectrum. Extended geometry has a 20mm taller head tube per-size as well as a one degree more slack head tube angle, with a nod towards ultra endurance and touring.
Additionally, depending on headset configuration, it is possible to use a low profile ZS upper cup for no increase in stack height, or an EC44 upper cup for an additional 15mm higher stack measurement.
An Extended Geometry Flaanimal 6 Ti can be built with up to 35mm higher total stack than a 5 Ti, if desired.
geometry - Standard
Our standard geometry is the Flaanimal geometry that everyone who owns one knows and loves. The geometry is largely shared across every bike we make, and has proven itself versatile and predictable across genres. This is true quiver killer geometry, ideal for using the bike from road, to gravel, to fast paced ultra riding.
| Frame size | 49 cm | 52 cm | 54 cm | 56 cm | 58 cm | 61 cm |
| Seat tube (C-T) | 445 | 488 | 508 | 528 | 548 | 578 |
| Top tube length (effective) | 515 | 528 | 540 | 563 | 580 | 605 |
| Chain stay length | 435 (variable) | 435 (variable) | 435 (variable) | 435 (variable) | 435 (variable) | 435 (variable) |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5° | 74° | 74° | 73° | 73° | 73° |
| Bottom bracket drop | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Head tube length | 95 | 112 | 142 | 157 | 172 | 202 |
| Head tube angle | 69.5° | 70° | 71° | 72° | 72° | 72° |
| Reach | 372 | 375 | 378 | 384 | 396 | 413 |
| Stack | 516 | 534 | 566 | 586 | 600 | 629 |
| Fork length | 395 | 395 | 395 | 395 | 395 | 395 |
| Fork rake | 50 | 50 | 50 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Front center | 597 | 602 | 607 | 604 | 621 | 647 |
| Wheelbase | 1024 (variable) | 1029 (variable) | 1033 (variable) | 1031 (variable) | 1048 (variable) | 1073 (variable) |
| Standover height at center of top tube, 700 x 40mm | 740 | 769 | 795 | 814 | 831 | 859 |
| Dimensions listed in millimeters and degrees unless otherwise indicated. | ||||||
geometry - Extended
Our extended geometry is a new option, and increases the stack on each frame size for a more upright riding position. We also slackened the head tube angle slightly for more relaxed handling. The handling changes will be very subtle on this version, but are more suited for a rider who is touring or riding ultra distance events with their bike.
| Frame size | 49 cm | 52 cm | 54 cm | 56 cm | 58 cm | 61 cm |
| Seat tube (C-T) | 445 | 488 | 508 | 528 | 548 | 578 |
| Top tube length (effective) | 515 | 528 | 540 | 563 | 580 | 605 |
| Chain stay length | 435 (variable) | 435 (variable) | 435 (variable) | 435 (variable) | 435 (variable) | 435 (variable) |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5° | 74° | 74° | 73° | 73° | 73° |
| Bottom bracket drop | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Head tube length | 115 | 132 | 162 | 177 | 192 | 222 |
| Head tube angle | 69° | 69° | 70° | 71° | 71° | 71° |
| Reach | 367 | 371 | 373 | 379 | 392 | 408 |
| Stack | 532 | 548 | 581 | 601 | 615 | 644 |
| Fork length | 395 | 395 | 395 | 395 | 395 | 395 |
| Fork rake | 50 | 50 | 50 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Front center | 604 | 613 | 618 | 614 | 632 | 658 |
| Wheelbase | 1030 (variable) | 1040 (variable) | 1044 (variable) | 1042 (variable) | 1059 (variable) | 1085 (variable) |
| Standover height at center of top tube, 700 x 40mm | 748 | 777 | 803 | 821 | 838 | 867 |
| Dimensions listed in millimeters and degrees unless otherwise indicated. | ||||||
Fit Chart
| Frame size | Rider height |
| 49 cm | 5’2”-5’4” |
| 52 cm | 5’4”-5’6” |
| 54 cm | 5’6”-5’9” |
| 56 cm | 5’9”-6’0” |
| 58 cm | 6’0”-6’2” |
| 61 cm | 6’1”-6’4” |
Technical Specifications
| Frame Material | Custom butted, shaped, tapered, 3d printed, and CNC machined. 3/2.5 titanium tube set | |
| Country of manufacture | Taiwan | |
| Design / Tooling | 100% Designed and Engineered by Rodeo Labs | |
| Tire clearance 650b | Max width: 2.4″ | Min. recommended width: 40mm | Varies by tire / rim / conditions | |
| Tire clearance 700c | Max width: 55mm / 2.1″ | Min. recommended width: 28mm Varies by tire / rim / conditions. Don’t get greedy. | |
| Frame weight | 1830g for 61cm. 1770g for 58cm. 1730g for 56cm. 1690g for 54cm. 1640g for 52cm. 1620g for 49cm. | |
| Fork | Rodeo Spork 3.3 / Full carbon adventure fork | |
| Fork weight | Average 495g | |
| Cable routing | Mechanical, Di2, eTap. Convertible or cappable modular endcaps. Full internal housing runs through downtube / BB / Stays | |
| Dynamo routing | Internal fork. Front and rear light, USB stem cap, dynamo hub compatible. Top tube port. Two seat stay ports. | |
| Brake Standard | Flat Mount, 140mm native front & rear. Max 160 with mounting plate. | |
| Bottom Bracket | The Keg. T47 threaded, 85.5 mm width. Expanded center diameter for internal routing around spindle sleeve. | |
| Seat Post | 27.2 mm post | |
| Dropper post | Internal, cable routing through BB area via pass through for easier routing. | |
| Seat Clamp | 31.8 (6066 aluminum clamp included) | |
| Thru Axles |
Front optionally convertible to 15mm. | |
| Headset | 44mm head tube, 1-1/8″ to 1.5″ tapered steerer. Non-integrated routing installations: Integrated routing installations: Headset not included. | |
| Chainring compatibility | 2x: max 50/34, min 36/24. 1x: max 48, and larger is possible with a WIDE spec crankset. | |
| Front derailleur mounting | 31.8mm band clamp, requires braze-on FD. | |
| Rear derailleur hanger | Aluminum, replaceable UDH native slider allows for Sram Transmission drivetrain installations. Standard derailleur supported using the Sram UDH standard derailleur hanger. | |
| Di2 battery position | Seat Tube | |
| Fender mounts | Frame and fork. Removable seat stay bridge. Max 65mm outer fender width at 700c. | |
| Bottle cage mounts | 2 positions inside main triangle via 3 bosses per position. 1 on underside of down tube. 2 on fork, one per leg. Two top tube eyelets also support bottle or bag mounting. | |
| Rack mounts | 1 on seat stay bridge. Lower seat stays 1 per side. Tailfin mounting supported on frame eyelets or via through axle kit from Tailfin. Must use the optional Tailfin UDH adapter matched to your derailleur. | |
| Fork mounts | Three mid-leg eyelets per fork blade, spaced for a water bottle cage or three bolt cargo cage. (M5 x 0.8mm). Use 25mm bolts with washer for heavy loads. Two eyelets near axle per side (M5 x 0.8mm). Optional offset eyelet kit available. | |
| Fork crown bolt | Not included. 75mm length typically needed for lights / racks. Not compatible with recessed brake nuts. Use nylon washers on each end of bolt to protect fork. | |
| Fork cargo capacity | 27.6 lb / 12.5 kg total cargo weight, evenly distributed | |
| Headset spacer max height | 40mm between headset and stem. For another 15mm of stack, use an EC44 upper cup. For another 20mm stack above that, select our Extended geometry. | |
| Frameset rider weight limit | 280 lb / 127kg | |
| Slider Rage | 30mm of chain stay length adjustability. | |
| Certification | Flaanimal 6 Titanium has passed the entire suite of ISO 4210 MTB Racing suite of tests. | |
| Warranty | Warranted for life to the original owner against defects in design, materials, and workmanship. Please read our complete warranty policies here. |
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