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 | Toray T800 Carbon Fiber |
| Country of manufacture | China |
| 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 | 58cm 1190g raw. Other sizes approx. 50-100g lighter per size. Hardware – approx. 150g. Painted frames will be 100-250g heavier. |
| 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. Seat stay ports. |
| Brake Standard | Flat Mount, 140mm/160mm front brake plate | 160mm flat mount native rear brake |
| Bottom Bracket | T47 threaded for inboard bearing, 85.5 mm width. |
| Seat Post | 31.6mm or 27.2mm. 27.2 shim supplied with each frame. |
| Dropper post | Internal, cable routing through BB area via pass through for easier routing. |
| Seat Clamp | TD4 clamp designed to integrate with frame shape. Simple clamp design, no internal wedge or proprietary clamp oddities. |
| Thru Axles | Rear – 12mm x 175mm total length // M12xP1.0x14.5mm threading Front – 12 x 127mm total length // M12xP1.5x16mm threading Front optionally convertible to 15mm. |
| Headset | 52mm integrated frame cups. Rodeo semi-integrated headset included w stainless bearings. IS 52 | 40 upper, IS52 | 40 lower. Integrated stem / bar installations will typically use a matching headset. |
| Chainring compatibility | 2x: max 50/34, min 36/24. 1x: max 48, and larger is possible with a WIDE spec crankset. |
| Front derailleur mounting | Braze-on, removable derailleur hanger available upon request. |
| 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 | Downtube. Secured with hardware / ties. Accessed via downtube storage hatch. |
| Fender mounts | Frame and fork with Stay Dry kit. Max 65mm outer fender width at 700c. M5 bolts. |
| 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 |
| Frameset rider weight limit | 280 lb / 127kg |
| Slider Range | 425mm – 455mm |
| Certification | Traildonkey 4.2 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 |
| 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 | 6’2”-6’4” |
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
To compare TD4.2 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 TD4.2 in the right column. Adjust size / tires / etc as needed. These links will help you get started:
| Frame size | 52 cm | 54 cm | 56 cm | 58 cm | 61 cm | |
| Seat tube (C-T) | 450 | 470 | 490 | 520 | 540 | |
| Top tube length (effective) | 520 | 540 | 563 | 581 | 605 | |
| Chain stay length | 435 (variable) | 435 (variable) | 435 (variable) | 435 (variable) | 435 (variable) | |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74° | 73° | 73° | 73° | |
| Bottom bracket drop | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | |
| Head tube length | 125 | 145 | 160 | 175 | 207 | |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 71° | 72° | 72° | 72° | |
| Reach | 366 | 374 | 386 | 393 | 408 | |
| Stack | 538 | 559 | 578 | 595 | 625 | |
| Fork length | 395 | 395 | 395 | 395 | 395 | |
| Fork rake | 50 | 50 | 45 | 45 | 45 | |
| Front center | 595 | 606 | 609 | 616 | 641 | |
| Wheelbase | 1022 (variable) | 1032 (variable) | 1036 (variable) | 1043 (variable) | 1067 (variable) | |
| Standover height at center of top tube, 700 x 40mm | 773 | 793 | 812 | 833 | 858 | |
| 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.