The geometry, build quality and handling of Stanton’s bikes all adds up to something pretty special on the trail, and this has helped it build a strong following over the past few years. In a bid to keep progressing its designs, the company has been tweaking some of its most popular models, including the top-flight Switchback Ti we have here.
The frame
Beautifully crafted from 3Al-2.5V titanium tubing, the Switchback Ti MK II is available in two sizes, each with a choice of ‘regular’ or ‘long’ geometry.
The ‘long’ versions have a 25mm longer reach, effective top tube length and wheelbase, but the rest of the geometry remains the same, consisting of a 64.7-degree head angle, 72-degree seat angle, stubby 415mm chainstays and 43mm of bottom bracket drop.
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While some features like the ISCG-05 chain guide tabs, 44mm head tube, Swapout dropouts (which let you switch between 12x142 and 10x135mm axles) and custom seat tube carry over from the last frame, the MK II gets new internal routing for the rear brake hose, gear cable and dropper post.
A new CNC-machined yoke means that without any adjustment to the chainstay length there’s enough clearance to run anything from a 2.4in 650b tyre (as we tested) to a 2.8in 650b+ tyre on a wider rim.
The kit
The ride
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