Flaanimal 6 Ti
Titanium, Better.
Starting at $3,500.00
First introduced in 2021, Flaanimal Titanium is 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.
With this FL6 Ti iteration, we saw an opportunity to attempt more ambitious things with metal, both in its function and its form. FL6 Ti added wider tire capability, more routing options, and two geometry options that allow the rider to build the bike around their needs.
You will not find another titanium bicycle quite like this.
FL6 Ti – Features overview
What makes the Flaanimal 6 Titanium truly unique
Starting at $3,500.00
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
If building with Spork 4, no large upper headset cup is needed if you wish to route through the steer tube because Spork 4 features a D-shaped steer tube, allowing low profile ZS44 headsets to be used in combination with fully internal routing*.
*Stem must be compatible with internal routing.
Sculpted
Flaanimal 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
Flaanimal 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.
CNC Machined Titanium
T47 85.5 threaded shell
Internal bearings
Internal shift / brake routing
Bowtie dropper routing
No Yoke?
Flaanimal 5 Ti featured a CNC machined, dropped yoke design that allows for generous tire clearance and complete drivetrain choice. We wanted to go one better for FL6 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.
Fully internal shift / brake routing
Non-Dropped chain stays
Seamless tube shaping
LockJaw 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 on TD4, and refines them for the current drivetrain era.
LockJaw 2 also gives Flaanimal 6 Ti a native singlespeed drivetrain capability. No external chain tensioners or eccentric bottom brackets are required.
Last but not least, LockJaw 2 allows for ride tuning, should you care to experiment. In the full forward position the dropout sliders will give the bike a shorter wheelbase and more nimble feel. In the full back position the bike will feel more stable and confidence inspiring at speed.
Even if you never intend to touch or adjust your LockJaw sliders, they’re there if and when you get curious. They also help potentially future proof the frameset against emerging derailleur hangar or brake mounting standards.
Future Proof
Native UDH Compatibility
Standard hanger Compatibility
Singlespeed Compatibility
30mm of slider range
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.
- Fully integrated housing enters the bars at the shifter, passes through the stem, through the headset, and through the frame to the brakes and derailleurs.
- Semi-integrated housing enters the headset at the base of the stem, and then runs fully internally. This makes a bike a bit easier to pack for travel while remaining tidy and elegant.
- Standard routing enters the frame at the downtube and is the most classic routing option. For those who travel option or don’t want to mess with headset routing, this is the best choice.
Modular routing ports
Fully Integrated routing
Semi-Integrated routing
Traditional internal routing
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 FL6 Ti, the frame significantly increased that clearance – especially in the full-back LockJaw 2 position. The frame now comfortably fits many 2.25″ tires with room for the elements (like mud or clay), and of course depending on tire casing and rim width you may be able to push it past that to 2.4″.
No “Wide” BB or crankset needed
Drivetrain support for 1x or 2x chainrings
Safely fits 700×2.4 (sliders full back, Spork 4)
Safely fits 650×2.4
Technical Information
Everything you need to know about geometry, fit, and the technical makeup of the bike.
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 fork. 160mm native frame. 180mm max rotor size on frame (with adapter). 160mm max rotor size on fork (with mounting plate switched). |
| 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 | Rear – 12mm x 175mm total length // M12xP1.0x14.5mm threading Front – 12 x 127mm total length // M12xP1.5x16mm threadingFront optionally convertible to 15mm. |
| Headset | 44mm head tube, 1-1/8″ to 1.5″ tapered steerer.Non-integrated routing installations: EC44/40 lower, ZS44/28.6 upper or use an EC44/40 upper for a 15mm stack increase.Integrated routing installations: Headset needed for full integration will depend on stem / bar system used. Typically the headset brand / spec will match the stem brand / spec.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. |
Fit Chart – Flaanimal 6.0 Ti
We’ve used these fit basics to fit riders all over the world for over a decade. 95% of riders can be well fit for frame size based on height alone. If you find yourself on the border between two frame sizes, you can generally be fit on either with just a small adjustment to stem length and saddle position.
| Frame size | Rider height |
| 49cm | 5’2″-5’4″ 157cm – 162cm |
| 52 cm | 5’4”-5’6” 162cm – 167cm |
| 54 cm | 5’6”-5’9” 167cm – 175cm |
| 56 cm | 5’9”-6’0” 175cm – 182cm |
| 58 cm | 6’0”-6’2” 182cm – 187cm |
| 61 cm | 6’2”-6’4” 187cm – 193cm |
Every Rodeo bike is built to order, so please do let us know if you have custom component size requests.
If you have questions about your fit, we’re here to help. You can get in touch with us via phone, text, or email on our contact page.
Geometry
Basic Fit
We’ve used these fit basics to fit riders all over the world for over a decade. 95% of riders can be well fit for frame size based on height alone. If you find yourself on the border between two frame sizes, you can generally be fit on either with just a small adjustment to stem length and saddle position.
| Frame size | Rider height |
| 49cm | 5’2″-5’4″ 157cm – 162cm |
| 52 cm | 5’4”-5’6” 162cm – 167cm |
| 54 cm | 5’6”-5’9” 167cm – 175cm |
| 56 cm | 5’9”-6’0” 175cm – 182cm |
| 58 cm | 6’0”-6’2” 182cm – 187cm |
| 61 cm | 6’2”-6’4” 187cm – 193cm |
Every Rodeo bike is built to order, so please do let us know if you have custom component size requests.
If you have questions about your fit, we’re here
Geometry
To compare Flaanimal 6.0 Ti geometry with a bike you already own, we highly recommend the excellent tool from the folks at Bike Insights. Simply search and load your existing bike in the left column, and load the Flaanimal 6.0 Ti in the right column. Adjust size / tires / etc as needed. These links will help you get started:
Flaanimal 6.0 Ti geometry has had three variants to-date:
- Standard geometry is most adapted to people who will want to use their bike from the road to gravel racing part of the riding spectrum. This geometry has a lower stack most associated with gravel or road racing. Standard geometry follows the geometry that we also offer on TD4. We have bikepacked extensively with this standard geometry for many years, and it handles that role well. This geometry fits the same large tires as other geometries, but isn’t specifically optimized for the largest tires.
- EXT or Extended geometry has a 15mm higher stack than Standard, allowing a more upright rider position. The head tube angle is also about a degree more slack, which moves the tire away from your toes just a bit more, between 5-7mm, which decreases or helps eliminate toe overlap when running the largest tires.
- EXT 2 geometry will debut in Fall 2026. It will replace EXT geometry, and goes even further towards optimizing the bike for the largest tires and the more adventurous end of the spectrum. Stack still comes up by 15mm with this geometry. Head tube angle gets more slack, moving the front tire further away. All sizes use a 50mm offset fork. Seat tube angle gets steeper. Top tube gets longer, but through the magic of geometry, your actual reach number stays pretty much the same. EXT 2 exactly matches the geometry of Flaanimal 6.0 Steel. People might ask “Is it still raceable or is it only for bikepacking or party mode?”. The answer is that it somewhat surprisingly still behaves incredibly well across the range of uses from road riding on 34″ slicks to gravel racing on 50mm, to rugged riding on 700×2.4″ tires. We can make these claims because we’ve done everything from road racing to gravel racing to ultra racing to bikepacking on this geometry while developing it.
Standard
| 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. | ||||||
Extendedb (EXT)
| 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. | ||||||
Extended 2 (EXT 2)
| Frame size | 49 cm | 52 cm | 54 cm | 56 cm | 58 cm | 61 cm |
| Seat tube (C-T) | 445 | 473 | 493 | 513 | 533 | 563 |
| Top tube length (effective) | 510 | 528 | 543 | 564 | 580 | 605 |
| Chain stay length | 435 (variable) | 435 (variable) | 435 (variable) | 435 (variable) | 435 (variable) | 435 (variable) |
| Seat tube angle | 76° | 75.5° | 75.5° | 75° | 75° | 75° |
| Bottom bracket drop | 75 | 75 | 73 | 73 | 70 | 70 |
| Head tube length | 100 | 122 | 142 | 162 | 184 | 212 |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 70° | 70° | 70° | 70° | 70° |
| Reach | 377 | 385 | 395 | 406 | 418 | 436 |
| Stack | 532 | 553 | 570 | 589 | 606 | 633 |
| Fork length | 398 | 398 | 398 | 398 | 398 | 398 |
| Fork rake | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Front center | 602 | 617 | 634 | 651 | 670 | 697 |
| Wheelbase | 1025 (variable) | 1041 (variable) | 1058 (variable) | 1076 (variable) | 1095 (variable) | 1123 (variable) |
| Standover height at center of top tube, 700 x 45mm | 750 | 774 | 794 | 812 | 833 | 861 |
| Dimensions listed in millimeters and degrees unless otherwise indicated. | ||||||
Frequently Asked Questions
Launching a new bike brings up a lot of questions. We’ve got answers. As we get more inquiries on details, we will add them to this page. If you have a question of your own, just email us at bikes@rodeo-labs.com.
FAQ
Downloads
Helpful resources designed to support your build, setup, and gear customization.
Owner’s Manual
This owner’s manual seeks to cover all of the uniquely developed features on the new Flaanimal 6 Ti frameset.
Frame Bag Templates
This owner’s manual seeks to cover all of the uniquely developed features on the new Flaanimal 6 Ti frameset.