MIDDLECHILD V2 Titanium
As is the all-too common scenario industry-wide lately, we have received unfavorable updates from suppliers regarding some key components on our bikes, which have been delayed in manufacturing. Despite recent snafus, our frames are essentially on schedule, aside from possible shipping delays. We have taken all of the necessary steps to minimize these delays, but as we’ve just learned with the Mayor v5 and MiddleChild shipments, we are at the mercy of global forces and circumstances beyond anyone's control. See new date above
Due to the extensive lead times being offered by certain components manufacturers, the original specifications/build kits for this bike have been changed. So that we may be able to deliver complete bikes as scheduled, per our shipping updates, certain parts have been swapped out for those with shorter lead times. In each case, we have attempted to make substitutions that do not compromise the integrity of each build. Pricing has changed accordingly.
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Important: Notwithstanding any change of specifications, pricing on all bikes will have to be adjusted to reflect the increases in the cost of manufacturing and shipping. This is unfortunate, but no manufacturer - large or small - will be unaffected by the strain on the global supply chain. We are doing our absolute best to keep our costs and timelines as close to original estimates as possible.
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The price changes are effective immediately, and have been applied to all affected bikes, including those on pre-order.
(2021 Build not as shown. this is a 2019 build – See specs below for complete build details)
Estimated Delivery – April 30th to May 15th, 2021 – NEW – Frames are on time. Complete bikes are delayed to July 2021 (See latest update above)
There’s one in every family. That one that feels excluded from the bunch. If you’re down with that attitude because you like to go your own way, then we’d like to introduce you to the rowdiest member of the RSD family – the MiddleChild.
Some of our bikes are great at getting the job done – real authorities. The 29/27.5+ MiddleChild gets it done, but the only thing on the agenda is playtime. Every detail on this premium-quality handmade steel frame screams “skip work and let’s party!”
- Titanium 3AL 2.5V Butted and Heat Treated
- full CNC-machined custom yoke that’ll take 2.8″ tires (or up to 2.6″ x 29)
- 64.5 degree head tube and 74 degree seat tube angles paired with 140mm fork – that aggressive geometry for both climbing and sending choice descent lines
- boost spacing and short chainstays (adjustable from 415mm – 430mm) for super stability and loads of confidence in the rough stuff
- Choose from either Duroc 40 27.5+ wheels with Maxxis Minion DHF & DHR II 2.8 tires or Duroc 35 29in wheels with Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 Front and Aggressor 2.5 Rear
The MiddleChild is a purely new-school ‘Enduro’ hardtail…
…that will never get left behind.
27.5+ GX Build
- Frame: 27.5+/29 Titanium Butted and Heat Treated
- Fork: Rockshox Pike Select RC 27.5+/29 140mm 51mm
- Headset: Cane Creek ZS-44
- Handle Bar: Race Face 35mm Turbine R 780mm
- Stem: FSA Comet 35 50mm
- Grips: Lizard Skin Northshore
- Front Wheel: Sun Ringle Duroc 27.5x40mm Front 15x110mm Boost
- Rear Wheel: Sun Ringle Duroc 27.5x40mm Rear 12x148mm Boost
- Crank: SRAM GX 175mm DM
- Chain Ring: SRAM GX 30T
- BB: SRAM DUB 73mm BSA
- Chain: SRAM 12spd
- Cassette: SRAM PG-1210 11-50T 12spd
- Rear Shifter: SRAM GX Trigger 12spd
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Long Cage 12spd
- Brakes: SRAM Guide RS
- Rotors: SRAM 180mm Centerline
- Saddle: Cionlli 142mm
- Seat Post: 31.6mm Race Face Ride / KS LEV Dropper (S 125mm, M 150mm, L & XL 175mm) with SouthPaw Lever
- Rear Axle: SRAM 180mm Rear Maxle Ultimate 12x148mm
- Tires: Maxxis Minion 27.5 x 2.8 DHF & DHR II 3C EXO TR
Frame Weight with Sliding Inserts and Hardware
(M): 5 Lbs
(L): 5 Lbs 3 oz
Complete Bike Weight
(M): 28 Lbs 8 oz with Dropper and Tubes. Tubeless 27 lbs 12 oz
(M): 27 Lbs 12 oz with Turbine Seat Post and Tubes. Tubeless 27 lbs
Sizes: Sm, Med, Lrg & Xlrg
Finish: Scotch Brite Raw Titanium
Pricing: (NEW)
Complete: $4699.00 CAD / $3749.00 USD + shipping
Complete w/Dropper : $4999.00 CAD / $3999.00 USD + shipping
Frame Only: $2499.00 CAD / $2149.00 USD + Shipping
Included with the Frame Only option:
Cane Creek ZS-44 Headset for tapered steerer tube
Rear 12x148mm Sliding Drop-out Inserts
SRAM Rear Maxle Ultimate 12x148mm
Seat Post Clamp
Prices and Specs are subject to change without notice.
Note: We are unable to accommodate any single component substitution from one build to another, BUT we can accommodate the substitution of an entire build. Pricing will be dependent on the build and/or frame material at RSD’s sole discretion. All prices listed are Minimum Suggested Retail.
29in GX Build
- Frame: 27.5+/29 Titanium Butted and Heat Treated
- Fork: Rockshox Pike Select RC 27.5+/29 140mm 51mm
- Headset: Cane Creek ZS-44
- Handle Bar: Race Face 35mm Turbine R 780mm
- Stem: FSA Comet 35 50mm
- Grips: Lizard Skin Northshore
- Front Wheel: Sun Ringle Duroc 29x35mm Front 15x110mm Boost
- Rear Wheel: Sun Ringle Duroc 29x35mm Rear 12x148mm Boost
- Crank: SRAM GX 175mm DM
- Chain Ring: SRAM GX 30T
- BB: SRAM DUB 73mm BSA
- Chain: SRAM 12spd
- Cassette: SRAM PG-1210 11-50T 12spd
- Rear Shifter: SRAM GX Trigger 12spd
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Long Cage 12spd
- Brakes: SRAM Guide RS
- Rotors: SRAM 180mm Centerline
- Saddle: Cionlli 142mm
- Seat Post: 31.6mm Race Face Ride / KS LEV Dropper (S 125mm, M 150mm, L & XL 175mm) with SouthPaw Lever
- Rear Axle: SRAM 180mm Rear Maxle Ultimate 12x148mm
- Tires: MAXXIS Minion DHF 29×2.5WT 3C/Max Terra/EXO Front and Aggressor 29×2.5WT 3C/Max Terra/EXO Rear
Frame Weight with Sliding Inserts and Hardware
(M): 5 Lbs
(L): 5 Lbs 3 oz
Complete Bike Weight
(M): 28 Lbs 8 oz with Dropper and Tubes. Tubeless 27 lbs 12 oz
(M): 27 Lbs 12 oz with Turbine Seat Post and Tubes. Tubeless 27 lbs
Sizes: Sm, Med, Lrg & Xlrg
Finish: Scotch Brite Raw Titanium
Pricing: (NEW)
Complete: $4699.00 CAD / $3749.00 USD + shipping
Complete w/Dropper : $4999.00 CAD / $3999.00 USD + shipping
Frame Only: $2499.00 CAD / $2149.00 USD + Shipping
Included with the Frame Only option:
Cane Creek ZS-44 Headset for tapered steerer tube
Rear 12x148mm Sliding Drop-out Inserts
SRAM Rear Maxle Ultimate 12x148mm
Seat Post Clamp
Prices and Specs are subject to change without notice.
Note: We are unable to accommodate any single component substitution from one build to another, BUT we can accommodate the substitution of an entire build. Pricing will be dependent on the build and/or frame material at RSD’s sole discretion. All prices listed are Minimum Suggested Retail.
Frame Specs & Geometry
- Handmade Frame: 27.5+/29 Titanium 3AL 2.5V Butted and Heat Treated
- CNC Machined Custom Yoke: Titanium 3AL 2.5V
- CNC Machined Drop-Out: Titanium 6AL 4V
- CNC Machined Head Tube: 44mm
- CNC Machined Bottom Bracket Shell: 73mm BSA
- CNC Machined Sliding Inserts: 7000 Series Aluminum – 12mm Maxle and IS Disc Mount
- Dropper Post Routing: Internal
- Hardware: Stainless Steel
- Fork Length: 551mm (140mm)
- Rear Spacing: 148mm
- Seat Post Clamp: 34.9mm
- Seat Post: 31.6mm
- Max Tire Size: 27.5×2.8in or 29×2.6in – Optimized for 2.8in tires, some 3.0 tire/rim combinations may have enough clearance. Rider discretion is advised
- Max Fork Length: 560mm Axle to Crown (150mm Travel)
- Max Dropper Post Insertion Length: Unlimited – All Sizes
- Torques Specs for 4 Drop-Out Bolts: 17N/m to 20N/m
| 27.5+ | Spec | Small | Medium | Large | XL |
| HT Angle | A | 64.5° | 64.5° | 64.5° | 64.5° |
| ST Angle | B | 74° | 74° | 74° | 74° |
| Actual TT | C | 550 | 586 | 604 | 631 |
| Effective TT | D | 586 | 625 | 642 | 669 |
| Seat Tube | E | 395 | 410 | 440 | 470 |
| Chainstay | F | 415-430 | 415-430 | 415-430 | 415-430 |
| BB Height | G | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 |
| Standover Height | H | 674 | 680 | 700 | 710 |
| BB Drop (mm) | I | -40 | -40 | -40 | -40 |
| Stack | J | 610 | 619 | 619 | 629 |
| Reach | K | 411 | 448 | 465 | 489 |
| Head Tube (mm) | L | 100 | 110 | 110 | 120 |
| Fork Length (mm) | M | 551 (140 Travel) | 551 (140 Travel) | 551 (140 Travel) | 551 (140 Travel) |
| Fork Offset (mm) | N | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 |
| Tire Size (in) | O | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | P | 1169 | 1186 | 1203 | 1231 |
| Rider (cm) | 155 – 170 | 170 – 178 | 178 – 185 | 185 – 195 | |
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| HT Angle | A | 64.9° | |||
| Fork Length (mm) | M | 541 (130 Travel) | |||
| BB Height | G | 315 | |||
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| HT Angle | A | 64.1° | |||
| Fork Length (mm) | M | 561 (150 Travel) | |||
| BB Height | G | 325 | |||
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| Fork length (mm) | M | 551 (140 Travel) | |||
| Tire Size (in) | O | 27.5×2.6 | |||
| BB Height | G | 315 | |||
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| Fork Length (mm) | M | 551 (140 Travel) | |||
| Tire Size (in) | O | 27.5×2.4 | |||
| BB Height | G | 310 | |||
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| Fork Length (mm) | M | 551 (140 Travel) | |||
| Tire Size (in) | O | 26×2.8 | |||
| BB Height | G | 308 | |||
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| Fork Length (mm) | M | 551 (140 Travel) | |||
| Tire Size (in) | O | 29×2.4 | |||
| BB Height | G | 330 | |||
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| Fork Length (mm) | M | 551 (140 Travel) | |||
| Tire Size (in) | O | 29×2.6 | |||
| BB Height | G | 335 |
| 27.5+ | Spec | Small | Medium | Large | XL |
| HT Angle | A | 64.5° | 64.5° | 64.5° | 64.5° |
| ST Angle | B | 74° | 74° | 74° | 74° |
| Actual TT | C | 21.65 | 23.07 | 23.78 | 24.84 |
| Effective TT | D | 23.07 | 24.61 | 25.28 | 26.34 |
| Seat Tube | E | 15.55 | 16.14 | 17.32 | 18.50 |
| Chainstay | F | 16.30-16.90 | 16.30-16.90 | 16.30-16.90 | 16.30-16.90 |
| BB Height | G | 12.60 | 12.60 | 12.60 | 12.60 |
| Standover Height | H | 26.54 | 26.77 | 27.56 | 27.95 |
| BB Drop (mm) | I | -40 | -40 | -40 | -40 |
| Stack | J | 24.02 | 24.37 | 24.37 | 24.76 |
| Reach | K | 16.18 | 17.64 | 18.31 | 19.25 |
| Head Tube (mm) | L | 100 | 110 | 110 | 120 |
| Fork Length (mm) | M | 551 (140 Travel) | 551 (140 Travel) | 551 (140 Travel) | 551 (140 Travel) |
| Fork Offset (mm) | N | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 |
| Tire Size (in) | O | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Wheelbase (in) | P | 46.02 | 46.69 | 47.36 | 48.46 |
| Rider (ft/in) | 5’2 – 5’7 | 5’7 – 5’10 | 5’10 – 6’1 | 6’1 – 6’5 | |
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| HT Angle | A | 64.9° | |||
| Fork Length (mm) | M | 541 (130 Travel) | |||
| BB Height | G | 12.40 | |||
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| HT Angle | A | 64.1° | |||
| Fork Length (mm) | M | 561 (150 Travel) | |||
| BB Height | G | 12.80 | |||
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| Fork Length (mm) | M | 551 (140 Travel) | |||
| Tire Size (in) | O | 27.5×2.6 | |||
| BB Height | G | 12.40 | |||
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| Fork Length (mm) | M | 551 (140 Travel) | |||
| Tire Size (in) | O | 27.5×2.4 | |||
| BB Height | G | 12.20 | |||
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| Fork Length (mm) | M | 551 (140 Travel) | |||
| Tire Size (in) | O | 26×2.8 | |||
| BB Height | G | 12.13 | |||
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| Fork Length (mm) | M | 551 (140 Travel) | |||
| Tire Size (in) | O | 29×2.4 | |||
| BB Height | G | 12.99 | |||
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| Fork Length (mm) | M | 551 (140 Travel) | |||
| Tire Size (in) | O | 29×2.6 | |||
| BB Height | G | 13.19 |
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