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Big wheels, one gear and erotic frame materials. That's what the Optimus Ti is all about. And no, that's not a typo. We said EROTIC, 'cause this frame is just plain sexy (in a dirty way).
Catering to a niche,within a niche, within a niche, the Optimus Ti brings uncompromising materials and attention to detail beyond the scope of any other Vassago offering to date. Seamless 3AI/2.5V titanium is as good as it gets. Mix that with the beautiful laser-cut 6/4 titanium plate gussets, sliding dropouts, add a heaping portion of WetCat geometry, and you have pretty much maxed out the velo-lust meter.
There are several ways to cut cost on titanium frame production, none of which were used here. Our opinion is, if you're at the point of choosing a titanium hardtail singlespeed, "compromise" should never be part of the equation.
Sliding dropouts allow the Optimus Ti to function as a no-fuss single speed or a fully geared endurance machine as the season or your preference dictates. You won't find any cheepo, creaky, knock-off sliders here. California based Paragon Machine Works sets the standard for custom-quality sliding dropouts which means the Optimus Ti boasts a laterally stiff, creeek-free rear end that keeps the wheel tracking true in any condition.
When merging the legendary ride quality of fine titanium, the balanced handling of WetCat geometry and artisan-quality weld beads who's perfection would make an ogre cry, the result is a ti 29er that is truly worthy of the name Optimus Ti.
- U.S. 3AI/2.5V titanium tubing
- Etched frame graphics
- Paragon Machine Works brand sliding dropouts
- Laser-cut headtube gussets
- ISO standard disc brake mounts
- 100% Vassago Wet Cat Geometry
- Includes handmade, sterling silver head badge
- Includes aluminum slider with SS dropouts
- Includes 35mm seatpost clamp
- Derailleur hanger slider available separately
- Portion of proceeds donated to IMBA to fight trail closures
- Hand made in the USA
The Optimus Ti is sold as a singlespeed. The Optimus Gear-Up kit allows use of front and rear derailuers.
MSRP: $1629. Limited availability.
| Optimus Ti Technobabble | |
| Frame Material | 3AI/2.5V titanium tubing |
| Headset | Standard 1 1/8" |
| Bottom Bracket | 68mm shell |
| Frame Finish | Brushed titanium |
| Disc Brakes | Standard ISO brake tab |
| Seatpost Diam. | 27.2mm |
| Seatpost Clamp | 35mm |
| Dropouts | Paragon Machine Works SS Sliding |
| Rear Spacing | 135mm |
| Ft. Derailleur | Low Mount/Top Swing |
| Rigid Fork | White Brothers Carbon Rock Solid |
| Squishy Fork | White Brothers Magic80 or Fox F-29 80mm |
| Tire Clearance | Clearance for 2.35s |
| Geometry | |||||||||
| Size | ST | HT Height |
TT | ETT | H/T Angle | S/T Angle | BB Drop |
Stand |
CS |
| 16" | 406.4mm | 87mm | 583.5mm | 600mm | 71.0° | 74.0° | 68.4mm | 28" | 454.5mm |
| 18" | 457.2mm | 100mm | 591.5mm | 615mm | 71.0° | 73.5° | 68.4mm | 29" | 454.5mm |
| 20" | 508mm | 119mm | 598.4mm | 623mm | 71.0° | 73.5° | 68.4mm | 31.5" | 454.5mm |
All measurements in millimeters. What size is right for you? 16" Frame - 5'4" to 5'9" Hater Disclaimer |
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