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Rob · 11-12-2007, 12:57 PM

2008 Titus El Guapo in Black Anno with Fox DHX 5.0 Air.

Planning on selling the DHX Air 5.0 and getting a Cane Creek Double Barrel w/Ti spring.

Front fork is going to be an '08 Fox Van 36RC2.

My DT Swiss EX1750 wheels will come off the Marin and onto the El Guapo.

Cranks will be '08 XT.

Drivetrain will be Sram X9 Shifters, X0 Midcage rear der. PG990 Cassette, XTR chain.

Thomson Elite seatpost, Thomson stem, Hope Headset.

Avid Juicy Ultimates from the Marin 8" front 7" rear.

Maxxis Minion 2.35 front and rear. Might do a 2.5" highroller up front.

Should have it all up and running in less than 2 weeks

Undecided on bars, any recommendations on an oversized, wide handlebar that's lightweight, preferably aluminum?

doulos · 11-12-2007, 12:59 PM

That's a nice looking frame!

slowSSer · 11-12-2007, 01:00 PM

fine looking titus! too bad it's not a 29er

(that's my only regret w/ my HCR SS)

2wheel_lee · 11-12-2007, 01:03 PM

Sounds like a sweet build...but I don't think it will fly so well at the Orange Y!

Rob · 11-12-2007, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee

Sounds like a sweet build...but I don't think it will fly so well at the Orange Y!

Haha yeah, might be a little too much for the track. I'll throw some older parts on the Marin so I'll still have a bike for the track.

roadkillross · 11-12-2007, 01:30 PM

nice bike but wut is that random peice above the shock linkage?

RacinJason · 11-12-2007, 01:43 PM

That my friend is a beer bottle opener. It also has a stash spot to keep your pot smoking paraphernalia in .

It was also known as the model 420

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Quote:

Originally Posted by roadkillross

nice bike but wut is that random peice above the shock linkage?

Mudman · 11-12-2007, 01:55 PM

thought you were getting a Chumba?

RacinJason · 11-12-2007, 02:15 PM

His new shop is not a Chumba dealer I see. That might be part of it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mudman

thought you were getting a Chumba?

roadkillross · 11-12-2007, 03:59 PM

nice jason, any chumbas coming with that??

RacinJason · 11-12-2007, 04:14 PM

Not as of now but who knows.

DISCO · 11-12-2007, 05:04 PM

There IS a 31.6 post available with an opener but you will need to get an ugly seat to stash your pipe.

Rob · 11-12-2007, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadkillross

nice bike but wut is that random peice above the shock linkage?

It's the rear arch.

Here's a better pic.

roadkillross · 11-12-2007, 05:33 PM

h,mm it seems like its just extra metal.... if anyhting it may be in the shocks travel???

mcgrath · 11-12-2007, 06:05 PM

I'm pretty sure you're just giving the op shit, but in case not: I believe it is a hydro-formed tube to keep the rear end stiff.

Rob · 11-12-2007, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadkillross

h,mm it seems like its just extra metal.... if anyhting it may be in the shocks travel???

Here's a closeup

http://ddata.over-blog.com/xxxyyy/0/.../elguapo-3.jpg

roadkillross · 11-12-2007, 07:23 PM

ooooh ok that helped. sorry just me

Pain Freak · 11-12-2007, 07:28 PM

I like it!!!

Good choice Rob.....

but it won't make you any faster, you'd have to get a Turner for that.

Looking foward to your review.

Rob · 11-12-2007, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChumbaJason

His new shop is not a Chumba dealer I see. That might be part of it.

I would have loved an XCL, and will probably still get one later

The El Guapo was enticing because it had more travel, and it weighed less-7 lbs with shock. I also wanted something that we sold so I could help promote the shops brands.

guero · 11-13-2007, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DISCO

There IS a 31.6 post available with an opener but you will need to get an ugly seat to stash your pipe.

the santa cruz huckler also has a bottle opener on the rear dropouts.

nice frame woobies!

11-12-2007, 12:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
doulos Member	That's a nice looking frame! __________________ "Pain is a big fat creature riding on your back. The farther you pedal, the heavier he feels. The harder you push, the tighter he squeezes your chest. The steeper the climb, the deeper he digs his jagged, sharp claws into your muscles." — Scott Martin

11-12-2007, 01:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
2wheel_lee STR Veteran	Sounds like a sweet build...but I don't think it will fly so well at the Orange Y! __________________ - Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary... that's what gets you. - May the air be filled with tires! - Know your size.

11-12-2007, 01:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
roadkillross STR Veteran	wtf nice bike but wut is that random peice above the shock linkage? Attached Images __________________ Offroadie-"I ride a fixed gear, but I'm no hipster." dirttorpedo- "i like the runs..........:

11-12-2007, 01:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mudman Mr. Angry	thought you were getting a Chumba? __________________ Where's the rice?

11-12-2007, 03:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
roadkillross STR Veteran	nice jason, any chumbas coming with that?? __________________ Offroadie-"I ride a fixed gear, but I'm no hipster." dirttorpedo- "i like the runs..........:

11-12-2007, 12:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rob	Ordered my new frame! 2008 Titus El Guapo in Black Anno with Fox DHX 5.0 Air. Planning on selling the DHX Air 5.0 and getting a Cane Creek Double Barrel w/Ti spring. Front fork is going to be an '08 Fox Van 36RC2. My DT Swiss EX1750 wheels will come off the Marin and onto the El Guapo. Cranks will be '08 XT. Drivetrain will be Sram X9 Shifters, X0 Midcage rear der. PG990 Cassette, XTR chain. Thomson Elite seatpost, Thomson stem, Hope Headset. Avid Juicy Ultimates from the Marin 8" front 7" rear. Maxxis Minion 2.35 front and rear. Might do a 2.5" highroller up front. Should have it all up and running in less than 2 weeks Undecided on bars, any recommendations on an oversized, wide handlebar that's lightweight, preferably aluminum?

11-12-2007, 01:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
slowSSer ali'i hua	fine looking titus! too bad it's not a 29er (that's my only regret w/ my HCR SS)

11-12-2007, 04:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
RacinJason Banned	Not as of now but who knows.

11-12-2007, 05:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
DISCO Banned	There IS a 31.6 post available with an opener but you will need to get an ugly seat to stash your pipe.

11-12-2007, 05:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
roadkillross STR Veteran	h,mm it seems like its just extra metal.... if anyhting it may be in the shocks travel??? __________________ Offroadie-"I ride a fixed gear, but I'm no hipster." dirttorpedo- "i like the runs..........:

11-12-2007, 06:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
mcgrath .	I'm pretty sure you're just giving the op shit, but in case not: I believe it is a hydro-formed tube to keep the rear end stiff.

11-12-2007, 07:23 PM	#17 (permalink)
roadkillross STR Veteran	ooooh ok that helped. sorry just me __________________ Offroadie-"I ride a fixed gear, but I'm no hipster." dirttorpedo- "i like the runs..........:

11-12-2007, 07:28 PM	#18 (permalink)
Pain Freak Isn't it? Isn't it?	I like it!!! Good choice Rob..... but it won't make you any faster, you'd have to get a Turner for that. Looking foward to your review. __________________ .................................................. ...................... This space for rent I don't like poached women. I prefer them sunny side up.-Waldo .................................................. .......................

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