Lowdown

Blown away

Ive had this bike for almost a year now, and absolutely blown away by it. I was on another 170/160 super bike however this one is just as poppy and playful on jumps and berms but blows it out of the water on steep fast and technical terrain! Things that surprised me. -Tons of traction on steep and tech climbs -Feels light underfoot -Corners very well -Poppy and Playful One thing I do wish is that it was either external or internal cable routed (it's a mixture of external on the main triangle and internal on the rear triangle). If you're on the fence just buy it, wont disappoint Great job Chromag!

Steel is Real!

I bought a Lowdown frame with a mullet link, and built the bike up, as well as replacing the air can with a coil, with the mindset of having a "midway" bike between my trail bike, and downhill bike. Something for the shuttle bus, but also wouldn't be too bad to pedal around if the fancy took me. FIT: As a 185cm tall, 189cm arm-span member of the orangutan family, a Chromag Large feels just right, if a little roomy. However with a 35mm stem and 50mm rise bars, this fit becomes perfect. ASCENDING: Why would I make myself suffer like this? There's a Saint derailleur on there for a reason. Ask someone else. PEDALLING: On the link trails, the Lowdown's length is obvious, with the usual 29er boaty feeling making tight switchbacks, but this is general commentary towards all 29er enduros, and not specific to the Lowdown. Pedalling efficiency is comfortable, and the bike is happy to get up and go when you put the power down. Even with a ZEB, the front is light to lift and manoeuvre when needed. DESCENDING: In the sense that my downhill bike is baying for my blood every time I ride it, demanding more aggression and speed, all the whilst dragging me into deep waters before I realise the danger I'm in, the Lowdown is encouraging me to go faster in a friendly manner, and feels genuinely caring in the sense of the confidence it provides when riding at speed on flow and tech. It's also surprisingly poppy for a longer, lower, slacker bike, jibbing and flicking feels no more demanding than when on a hardtail. As for the feel, what you read about steel is real! With a Michelin DH casing tyre, coil, and steel frame, I feel absolutely NO VIBRATION from the rear end, and very little from the front when riding chatter - all I feel is the suspension working as intended. The Lowdown is everything that's labelled on the tin - fun, capable, confidence inspiring, and a fast descender. I am beyond happy with my purchase. If someone had asked me to describe my perfect bike before, it would have been the bike I've been riding around for the last few days - a mulleted Chromag Lowdown. - Big ups to Dave at Chromag HQ as well - he was a legend to deal with when making the purchase!

Shredding Machine with Surprisingly Good Manners

I've been riding the Chromag Lowdown in size M/L (I am 183 cm) for a few days now, and it's quickly become my go-to bike for conquering tough trails. Here's why I love it: I was surprised by how well this bike climbs. Technical climbs? No problem. The slack geometry keeps the front wheel planted, and the steeper seat tube puts me in a powerful position. Let's talk descending! This bike is a blast. It's stable and fast at speed, even on rough terrain. Also I was happy to find the Lowdown is a breeze to maintain. No fancy linkages or complicated setups. Just basic adjustments and it's ready to shred. More time on the trails! It is a bit on the heavier side, but for me, the climbing ability and downhill confidence outweigh that. If you're looking for a bike that rips on descents, climbs like a champ, and offers a comfortable ride, the Chromag Lowdown is incredible. It's a fantastic option for riders who want a fun and dependable companion on the trails.