Pictures of / Experience with El Mariachi w/ 142x12 Dropouts?

[c0nsumer]

Does anyone have any photos of an El Mariachi with the 142x12 Alternator dropouts installed? I picked up a set of the dropouts (QBP #FS1330) for an El Mariachi Ti on order, but I'd like to see how it all looks once together.

Can any of you share experiences with this as well? I'm trying to decide if I should stick with the stock wheelset as it comes, or replace the rear hub with a 142x12.

[adinpapa]

I'm interested too. And has anyone modified them for SS?

[c0nsumer]

I'm interested too. And has anyone modified them for SS?

They'll be exactly the same as SS, just with no derailleur hanging on them.

[adinpapa]

Couldn't you cut off the hanger nub for cleaner set up?

[c0nsumer]

Couldn't you cut off the hanger nub for cleaner set up?

Sure, or you could buy the SS-specific drive side swing plate. I wouldn't cut it, though, as that significantly decreases your options.

[adinpapa]

That's the thing...there isn't any 142x12 SS swing plate...only the one with the hanger

[c0nsumer]

That's the thing...there isn't any 142x12 SS swing plate...only the one with the hanger

Very true, but do you really want to be grinding on such an expensive part? I don't think the El Mariachi looks bad with the little tab of hanger dangling down, myself...

[sven98]

Do the 142x12 plates come with the maxle?

[c0nsumer]

Do the 142x12 plates come with the maxle?

Yep, it does. I have on here, but haven't opened the package from QBP yet. It's a set of swing plates, Rock Shox-branded maxle, etc.

Maybe I'll open it up and take a series of photos of it this evening.

I just don't have a wheel to use it with, which is why I'm curious about other's experiences with it.

[sven98]

I thought about doing this on my El mar as I have hope hubs and can easily convert the hubs to 142X12. Im just wondering if its a worthwhile upgrade. My 250 lbs ass was breaking the stock formula cartridge bearings which is why I went with Hope.

[c0nsumer]

I thought about doing this on my El mar as I have hope hubs and can easily convert the hubs to 142X12. Im just wondering if its a worthwhile upgrade. My 250 lbs ass was breaking the stock formula cartridge bearings which is why I went with Hope.

I don't think it'd hurt... I was just wanting to do it for ease of aligning the rear wheel and maybe stiffening up the rear end. Not that it's floppy to begin with, though... Maybe it's just upgradeitis.

[c0nsumer]

Anyone want photos of the 12x142 dropout kit, QBP #FS1330? If so, I posted a bunch of them here.

[adinpapa]

Nice. Lets see some pics when those bad larrys get mounted. A nice upgrade for sure... If weight increase isnt steep.

[c0nsumer]

Nice. Lets see some pics when those bad larrys get mounted. A nice upgrade for sure... If weight increase isnt steep.

That'll unfortunately be waiting until I get the appropriate wheelset. I've got a complete El Mariachi Ti on the way, and I'll probably stick with those wheels for a while.

Regarding weight, from what I can feel the swing plates are lighter, and I'd guess that the Maxle is similar in weight to a QR + normal axle, or maybe a bit less. So it may even be a weight savings.