Chromag Rootdown
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3/17/2025 8:34am
Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info
Parts
Frame
Chromag
Rootdown 27.5"+ / 29"
2019
Frame:
Chromag Rootdown 27.5"+ / 29".
Misc: 2019
Fork
SR Suntour
Durolux36 EQ RC2
Fork:
SR Suntour Durolux36 EQ RC2
Headset
Cane Creek
Forty (40-Series)
Headset:
Cane Creek Forty (40-Series)
Handlebar
Chromag
Fubar OSX 35mm alloy
800mm
Handlebar:
Chromag Fubar OSX 35mm alloy.
Misc: 800mm
Stem
Chromag
HIFI Stem 35
Stem:
Chromag HIFI Stem 35
Grips
Other
Progrip 727 ATV
Grips:
Other Progrip 727 ATV
Brakes
Magura
MT Trail Sport
Brakes:
Magura MT Trail Sport
Brake Levers
Magura
Brake Levers:
Magura
Shifters
SRAM
GX Eagle 12 Speed
Shifters:
SRAM GX Eagle 12 Speed
Rear Derailleur
SRAM
GX Eagle 12 Speed
Rear Derailleur:
SRAM GX Eagle 12 Speed
Cranks
SRAM
Descendant
Cranks:
SRAM Descendant
Chainrings / Sprocket
SRAM
32t X-Sync Eagle
Chainrings / Sprocket:
SRAM 32t X-Sync Eagle
Bottom Bracket
SRAM
DUB PressFit
Bottom Bracket:
SRAM DUB PressFit
Chain
SRAM
12 speed
Chain:
SRAM 12 speed
Cassette / Rear Cog
SRAM
GX Eagle 12 Speed
Cassette / Rear Cog:
SRAM GX Eagle 12 Speed
Pedals
Chromag
Scarab
Pedals:
Chromag Scarab
Front Rim
Mavic
Deemax Elite
Front Rim:
Mavic Deemax Elite
Rear Rim
Mavic
Deemax Elite
+ Victoria Airliner
Rear Rim:
Mavic Deemax Elite.
Misc: + Victoria Airliner
Hubs
Mavic
Deemax Elite
Hubs:
Mavic Deemax Elite
Spokes
Mavic
Spokes:
Mavic
Front Tire
Maxxis
Assegai 2.5 EXO 3C
Front Tire:
Maxxis Assegai 2.5 EXO 3C
Rear Tire
Maxxis
Rekon 2.4
Rear Tire:
Maxxis Rekon 2.4
Saddle
Chromag
Trailmaster DT
Saddle:
Chromag Trailmaster DT
Seatpost
OneUp Components
Dropper V2 210mm
Seatpost:
OneUp Components Dropper V2 210mm
Seatpost Clamp
Chromag
NQR
Seatpost Clamp:
Chromag NQR
General Info
General Info
Model Year
2019
Model Year:
2019
Intended Use
Trail / All-Mountain
Intended Use:
Trail / All-Mountain
Additional Info
After a brief detour on a full-suspension bike for my XC/general riding, I’m back on my Chromag Rootdown—the same frame I’ve been riding since 2019, but with a whole new identity.
I’ve always loved building and customizing bikes, but I never had the guts to strip a frame down to bare metal—until now. From removing the paint and treating the metal to achieve the perfect patina, to custom logos, a “hand-engraved” top cap, stripped fork crown, and even custom-made titanium bolts—every detail was carefully considered.
Couldn’t be happier with how it turned out!
pictures by Jean-Pierre van den Akker
Additional Info:
After a brief detour on a full-suspension bike for my XC/general riding, I’m back on my Chromag Rootdown—the same frame I’ve been riding since 2019, but with a whole new identity.
I’ve always loved building and customizing bikes, but I never had the guts to strip a frame down to bare metal—until now. From removing the paint and treating the metal to achieve the perfect patina, to custom logos, a “hand-engraved” top cap, stripped fork crown, and even custom-made titanium bolts—every detail was carefully considered.
Couldn’t be happier with how it turned out!
pictures by Jean-Pierre van den Akker
3/17/2025 8:34am
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