No airplane, indeed no machine, can be all things to all people. Compromises must be made. But they must be made wisely. Sling Aircraft, much loved and proven around the world, represent a set of careful, tested choices. So does the Tagati. The Tagati offers a perfect combination of ride comfort, durability, light weight, stiffness and beauty. In a single bicycle it provides a perfect gravel riding, bikepacking or commuter platform. The word ‘Tagati’ is an anglicism of the Zulu word “umthakathi” – an evil witch or wizard! More literally, the words mean “A mixer of medicines”. The Sling Cycles Tagati aims to capture the magic that comes from perfectly mixed medicine – the optimal blend of different riding requirements.
“What we were looking for is a high-performance bicycle which effortlessly crosses the divide between gravel, bikepacking, commuting and riding a trail. Titanium was the obvious first choice – strong, light, stiff, corrosion resistant and simple to manufacture and repair. Your bicycle will still be shiny and new, even after the apocalypse. Most importantly, though, titanium is the gold standard for ride comfort.”
Branko Brkljac – Chief Bicycle Designer
TAGATI GRAVEL | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rider Height (cm) | -160 | 160 – 170 | 170 – 180 | 180 – 190 | 190+ |
Seat Tube Length (A) (mm) | 450 | 470 | 500 | 530 | 550 |
Top Tube Length Effective (B) (mm) | 520 | 540 | 560 | 580 | 600 |
Head Tube Angle (C) | 70° | 70° | 70° | 70° | 70° |
Seat Tube Angle (D) | 74° | 74° | 74° | 74° | 74° |
Bottom Bracket Drop (E) (mm) | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
Chain Stay Length (F) (mm) | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 |
Head Tube Length (G) (mm) | 130 | 140 | 155 | 170 | 190 |
Rake (H) (mm) | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 |
Wheelbase (J) (mm) | 1031 | 1052 | 1073 | 1094 | 1115 |
Front Centre (K) (mm) | 598 | 619 | 640 | 660 | 682 |
Stack (L) (mm) | 540 | 550 | 564 | 578 | 597 |
Reach (M) (mm) | 365 | 382 | 398 | 414 | 428 |
TAGATI GRAVEL | DETAILS |
|---|---|
FRAME MATERIAL | Titanium 3AL-2.5V tube set for responsiveness, stability, durability, and comfort. |
CABLE ROUTING | Internal Cable Routing on normal frame. External cable routing on belt frame. |
FRAME MOUNTS | Top tube mount and three water bottle mounts. |
FENDER MOUNTS | Rack and fender mounts. |
HEADTUBE DESIGN | Tapered Headtube. |
BOTTOM BRACKET TYPE | 68 mm English Threaded BSA BB. |
WHEEL SIZE | Max tyre clearance – 29″ x 2.4″. |
DERAILLEUR HANGER | Replaceable Derailleur Hanger. |
BRAKE TYPE | Flat mount Disc brakes. |
SEAT TUBE | 31.6 mm seat tube. |
REAR SPACING | 12 x 142 mm. |
