Would you choose 2004 Fly over the new 2005 Cortina Triton? I've narrowed it down to these two and can't decide which to go with. I'll be using it mostly for dh.

quick reply being pick the DH bike for mostly DH, meaning the Cortina..... however have you looked at the Foes Mono? their DH racing bike?

i would go for the Cortina

quick reply being pick the DH bike for mostly DH, meaning the Cortina..... however have you looked at the Foes Mono? their DH racing bike?
mono is waaaay over my budget :( The Triton looks like it could have some flex in the swingarm?
Anyone tried it?
Also how much do they weigh?

mono is waaaay over my budget :( The Triton looks like it could have some flex in the swingarm?
Anyone tried it?
Also how much do they weigh?

on a second note.....
I am talking out of my ass...I've never ridden either bike...but I've drooled over them forever.... My general point above was if you plan on riding mostly downhill get the bike designed for DH.... There is a some slight difference in bikes made for DH compared to a bike built for FR/DH...... so you were saying you were looking at foes fr bike, I wanted to point you to their specific DH bike..... Either way those are both top end bikes and you should be quite pleased.... Perhaps the boys from Go-ride can pipe in as I seem to recall them reviewing them and having extensive time on both....

on a second note.....
I am talking out of my ass...I've never ridden either bike...but I've drooled over them forever.... My general point above was if you plan on riding mostly downhill get the bike designed for DH.... There is a some slight difference in bikes made for DH compared to a bike built for FR/DH...... so you were saying you were looking at foes fr bike, I wanted to point you to their specific DH bike..... Either way those are both top end bikes and you should be quite pleased.... Perhaps the boys from Go-ride can pipe in as I seem to recall them reviewing them and having extensive time on both....
yeah as a wise man once said...
Where are you Krispy when we need you?

Thats the cortina in the pic right?If it is i say the Cortina

the Fly's head angle is a touch steeper than most downhill rigs, so the cortina would be a better choice if you are downhilling. However, the Foes is a very stiff and well built ride, and the swinglink really does make a difference. No lateral flex whatsoever. The floating brake on the Foes is a nice bonus as well. I ride a Fly and it's an awesome bike but the HA is tweaked a little toward the freeride/trail side rather than all out slack downhill.

Hey the Cortina I saw last year seemed stiff from left to right. The newer one now has a link down near the BB which may help even more. I weight 200lbs and am planning on getting a CORTINA sometime soon. The newer one that is aluminum should be fairly light. I had a 44lbs Turner and Adrians Triton was noticeably lighter.

The geometry would seem to be slightly in the Cortina's favor, but there are many more factors to consider. Really, who has much, if any, experience on the Cortina (or the redesigned Fly for that matter). They are both spanking new bikes, I don't see how you could really make an educated decision without riding either of them.

I agree with Red5.

Fly and Triton I think the Cortina
but
Mono and Triton ...no doud the Foes
w/e ...get a MONO.

I will be racing this frame this year and All I can say is wow. They will make some changes to keep the price more affordable. The Disk Break tab will not be mounted on the left dropout like older Cortina frames. Welded directly on the swing arm to keep it nice and stiff and avoid drop out play like the original break design. The horizontal shifting dropouts to make the overall wheel and frame length longer or shorter will not be available. So its going to be pretty much a Standard rear triangle with no moving parts or horizontal adjustments. Beside the right drop out will be replacable because you may dethread the Dereilure durring a race (done before) on a big rock. Overall I have the bike right now its very stiff and clean travel with no flex. The alumnium version should be Racing only with lighter builds in mind (if you want). Those who want to take the beating Chromoly all the way and Strong. Low ride Tripple 8 crowns on mine are a great fit not too step of an angle good on corners. Hope this helps. How cheaper are the changes I do not know time will tell.

mono is waaaay over my budget :( The Triton looks like it could have some flex in the swingarm?
Anyone tried it?
Also how much do they weigh?

I think the Frame w/ Fox DHX rear shock is just 9-10 pounds if I remeber right. (rear shock will varie the weight).

I will be racing this frame this year and All I can say is wow. They will make some changes to keep the price more affordable. The Disk Break tab will not be mounted on the left dropout like older Cortina frames. Welded directly on the swing arm to keep it nice and stiff and avoid drop out play like the original break design. The horizontal shifting dropouts to make the overall wheel and frame length longer or shorter will not be available. So its going to be pretty much a Standard rear triangle with no moving parts or horizontal adjustments. Beside the right drop out will be replacable because you may dethread the Dereilure durring a race (done before) on a big rock. Overall I have the bike right now its very stiff and clean travel with no flex. The alumnium version should be Racing only with lighter builds in mind (if you want). Those who want to take the beating Chromoly all the way and Strong. Low ride Tripple 8 crowns on mine are a great fit not too step of an angle good on corners. Hope this helps. How cheaper are the changes I do not know time will tell.
Pictures?

ahh the one thing I need. I don't have a digital camera. Santa clause was not nice this year. :mad:

ahh the one thing I need. I don't have a digital camera. Santa clause was not nice this year. :mad:
Damn. I might have to see about checking one out in person, seeing how close they are to my house.

I will be racing this frame this year and All I can say is wow. They will make some changes to keep the price more affordable. The Disk Break tab will not be mounted on the left dropout like older Cortina frames. Welded directly on the swing arm to keep it nice and stiff and avoid drop out play like the original break design. The horizontal shifting dropouts to make the overall wheel and frame length longer or shorter will not be available. So its going to be pretty much a Standard rear triangle with no moving parts or horizontal adjustments. Beside the right drop out will be replacable because you may dethread the Dereilure durring a race (done before) on a big rock. Overall I have the bike right now its very stiff and clean travel with no flex. The alumnium version should be Racing only with lighter builds in mind (if you want). Those who want to take the beating Chromoly all the way and Strong. Low ride Tripple 8 crowns on mine are a great fit not too step of an angle good on corners. Hope this helps. How cheaper are the changes I do not know time will tell.

When are they planning on selling the new version? I'm thinking of getting the aluminium one in about 1.5 months.

does anyone know their email or phone # ?
it doesn't show up on their website

I heard that they are getting close to having some completed. You should be able to get one then. I think you will be able to choose between a Swinger and DHX also.

The phone # is (805)569-0003. If you need a new fork ask if they are still doing deals with Manitou.

The phone # is (805)569-0003. If you need a new fork ask if they are still doing deals with Manitou.
thanks a bunch

does anyone know their email or phone # ?
it doesn't show up on their website


Thanks,

Adrian Cortina

Cortina Cycles

2024 Mountain Ave.

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

805-569-0003

E-mail- info@cortinacycles.com

Hope that helps.