Chromag Rootdown 27.5″+ / 29″ GX Eagle 2018
2018 Mountain
Estimate price |
3,100$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Steel -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 130mm -
Fork RockShox Lyrik
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Groupset GX Eagle -
Suspension Hardtail -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
162cm - 173cm
MD
169cm - 180cm
MD/LG
175cm - 186cm
LG
180cm - 192cm
XL
188cm - 199cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Chromoly
Suspension Fork
RockShox Lyrik RC, travel adjust
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Cassette
SRAM XG-1275, 10-50 tooth, 12-speed
Crank
SRAM GX Eagle
Bottom Bracket
BB92
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle
Chain Guide
N/A
Pedals
N/A
Wheels
Front Hub
Chromag Magna
Rear Hub
Chromag Magna
Rims
Chromag Phase 30, 27.5"(ERD: 566mm) or 29"(ERD: 604mm) options, 30mm inner width, 35mm outer width, tubeless ready
Tires
Maxxis Minion
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Guide RS B1 with Centerline 180mm rotors
Brake Levers
SRAM Guide RS
Cockpit
Stem
Chromag HiFi, 40mm length
Handlebar
Fubars OSX, 780mm width, 25mm rise, 5° upsweep, 8° bend
Headset
Cane Creek Forty ZS, 44mm/56mm
Seat
Saddle
Chromag Trailmaster DT
Seatpost
Chromag Dolomite
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | MD/LG | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.59 mm | 1.48 mm | 1.44 mm | 1.37 mm | 1.32 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 320 mm | 320 mm | 320 mm | 320 mm | 320 mm |
| Stack | 641 mm | 641 mm | 641 mm | 641 mm | 641 mm |
| Reach | 404 mm | 432 mm | 446 mm | 467 mm | 486 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 572 mm | 597 mm | 616 mm | 642 mm | 661 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75 ° | 75 ° | 75 ° | 75 ° | 75 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 394 mm | 431 mm | 470 mm | 495 mm | 533 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 65 ° | 65 ° | 65 ° | 65 ° | 65 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 95 mm | 95 mm | 95 mm | 95 mm | 95 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 409 mm | 409 mm | 409 mm | 409 mm | 409 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1142 mm | 1169 mm | 1187 mm | 1213 mm | 1232 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 54 mm | 54 mm | 54 mm | 54 mm | 54 mm |
| Standover Height | 681 mm | 689 mm | 723 mm | 743 mm | 778 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 162 cm | 169 cm | 175 cm | 180 cm | 188 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 173 cm | 180 cm | 186 cm | 192 cm | 199 cm |
About this model
Rootdown 27.5″+ / 29″ GX Eagle belongs to the Chromag Rootdown model. Chromag launched 20 bikes of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2018 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Chromag Rootdown 27.5″+ / 29″ GX Eagle 2018 is the cheapest bike model and costs 3100$. Chromag Rootdown 27.5″+ / 29″ X01 Eagle 2018 is the most expensive one and costs 4000$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Trail bikes
If you want an acceptable Trail bike you should know that the average price is 2762$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Trail bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 3100$. Comparing the average cost of a Trail bike to this one, you will see that Rootdown 27.5″+ / 29″ GX Eagle price is 12.24% higher.
Rootdown 27.5″+ / 29″ GX Eagle components
Fork
Chromag Rootdown 27.5″+ / 29″ GX Eagle 2018 bike is equipped with the RockShox Lyrik fork, and has 130mm travel. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Wheels
The wheels on Rootdown 27.5″+ / 29″ GX Eagle are the 29″ aluminum type. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, if you’re not a tall person, you might find it difficult to adapt to this wheel size.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Rootdown 27.5″+ / 29″ GX Eagle comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
Rootdown 27.5″+ / 29″ GX Eagle comes in 5 sizes, that range from 162 cm – 199 cm (5.31 ft – 6.53 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.