I had my first ride today and I love it . But i took just 3 hours and i broke my rear derraliure hanger and my x9 shifter . So in the middle of novhere it took 2 hours walking my bike home .
I snapped these "post" race (Comfort, TX TMBRA 4/17/05) as i was unloading them outa the truck although it was dry and dusty there was a few stream crossings to make the bikes dirty. If you look closely in the second photo you'll notice the still leaking stans-no-tubes on the rear wheel, i rode the last 4 miles on the rim after a sharp pointy rock the stans-no-tubes did as well as it could but didn't seal up 100% Every time i get the thoughts of adding a hardtail XC racing bike to my corral of bikes the Racer X convinces me other wise.
"pinky" in action!!
Last edited by The Trail Nazi; 04-20-2005 at 07:05 AM.
I've had this bike for a few weeks now. I already like it a lot even though the shock is trashed. I've already submited my order and I'm just waiting for the call tag from Push.
I'm surprised at the steering being resonably quick even with a 100mm fork when it was designed for an 80mm.
I had my first ride today and I love it . But i took just 3 hours and i broke my rear derraliure hanger and my x9 shifter . So in the middle of novhere it took 2 hours walking my bike home .
Simen
Cool looking ML.
First thing i did when i got my RX, was to buy another der hanger and put it in my camelbak. I also keep some zip ties in there.
Did you consider shortening the chain and making a SS out of the bike in order to ride out?
Which one, Hecubus's or Mine? Mine is now sporting DT Swiss 4.1 rims with 240s hubs, Racing Ralphs, and Avid Mechanicals. It comes in at 24.75 with pedals and Specialized Airlock Tubes.
Mine or CDMC's? I'm not completely sure. I weighed the exact same group but on a different FS frame and it came out to about 25lbs. The only difference being the frame which is about 2.5 pounds lighter with the riddler puts it at about 22.5 and that feels about right when you lift it.
Mine or CDMC's? I'm not completely sure. I weighed the exact same group but on a different FS frame and it came out to about 25lbs. The only difference being the frame which is about 2.5 pounds lighter with the riddler puts it at about 22.5 and that feels about right when you lift it.
Yours. wow, 22.5 must be nice.
I didn't even see his. I wonder how much that one weighs.
That's a great shot! She's clearly hauling ass off the lip of that xc drop totally relaxed with perfect body postion: head up, knees bent, elbows bent, pedals level, fingers off the brakes... I think she's even smiling a little... It nearly gives me goose bumps
That's a great shot! She's clearly hauling ass off the lip of that xc drop totally relaxed with perfect body postion: head up, knees bent, elbows bent, pedals level, fingers off the brakes... I think she's even smiling a little... It nearly gives me goose bumps
Been a while since you've actually "seen" a girl rider?
evrybody just post pictures of your titus.
only bikes!!!!!!
Nice and clean from the winter overhaul. Upgrades for the season include the Reba Team U-Turn fork, Maxm MX5 bar, Maxm MX31 post, AVA sleeve, Fox Float PUSHed, a medium cage for the XO derailleur, and new main pivot bearings. It's down to 24.6 lbs.
Nice and clean from the winter overhaul. Upgrades for the season include the Reba Team U-Turn fork, Maxm MX5 bar, Maxm MX31 post, AVA sleeve, Fox Float PUSHed, a medium cage for the XO derailleur, and new main pivot bearings. It's down to 24.6 lbs.
VTMike, you running 180s with Martas? is that the adapter you get from Magura? What rotor is that?
Clean bike, and very nice. I like that fork. I run the poplock on mine, and just love it.
VTMike, you running 180s with Martas? is that the adapter you get from Magura? What rotor is that?
Clean bike, and very nice. I like that fork. I run the poplock on mine, and just love it.
180 on the front Marta (it's a Louise rotor), 160 on the rear. I have a Rocky Mountain Element that also has Marta's, so I just did a caliper swap, both rear calipers on the HH for 180/160, and both front calipers on the Element for 160/140. No adapters for the 180, but I had a machinist take 1mm off of the caliper where it touches the fork. I also had to add 1mm spacers on the caliper with the 140 rotor. I've heard rumors about Magura offering 180 Martas for 2006. I'm actually just about to head out on my first ride since adding the Reba. I had a Duke U-Turn on there before, so I'm pretty excited to see how different the Reba feels. It's 1/2 lb lighter, and should be quite a bit stiffer. I think the Reba looks much better since I stripped all of the stickers off of it.
I am working my Azz off trying to get my hands on a RX to build with almost identical component specs as you and want to get an idea of what it will weigh? What is your RX at with the setup in your pic?
A 2001 Racer-X set up for a beating on Desert Classic trails in Phoenix and my 2005 Super-Moto for the trails in my back yard (Telegraph Pass/National Trail/Geronimo/Mormon/24th St./Holbert/Kiwanis/etc.).
Also, my future trail partner... still in training.
does any body here ride or live nearby blue mountain in new york? becuase if any body does i need help finding my way around i get lost a lot. i usually end up on a service road
does any body here ride or live nearby blue mountain in new york? becuase if any body does i need help finding my way around i get lost a lot. i usually end up on a service road
I have know Idea why you'd post that question in this thread. I'd try posting that question in the New York forum if you want help finding your way around Blue Mtn.
Here is my New-Old Loco Moto that I just built up. I am in love with this thing. Check out the push Vanilla 125 RLC. I am borrowing the fork, but I hope to buy it if I like it.
Here is mine. Finally arrived about 3 weeks ago – was ordered 1st week in Jan. Had some damage while shipping but nothing that Chad at Red Barn couldn’t take care of. The down tube was heavily scratched at the Titus sticker but the sticker is so thick it kept the frame from being knicked except for in one tiny spot. At least the sticker is good for something because it's ugly. The images show the look w/o the sticker and I think it looks great that way! I do plan to replace the sticker more for protection than anything else. Well, I'll see if I can talk myself into putting them back on.
About 26.5lbs. With spec. pictured. I’m already thinking about how to trim a pound or two but that will need to happen as the bike parts begin to break. The Kendas Karma DTC which came on it are fast but I opted to swap out for the Mythos XC which have a lot more turning bite(side knobs) to them.
It rides great as I was expecting. Frame is very stiff. The XT HTII cranks at 175mm (longer than my old cranks) really give it a powerful feel - stiffness and stroke combined.
The bike still bobs lightly while on the "stiff" setting on the RP3 if pushed hard but it's very minor - worth pointing out but not complaining about. I skip the middle position only using firm and plush settings. It really is nice to adjust for the different trails we ride. It's a great feature. From basic flat trails to very technical stuff. It has given me a much more "safe" feeling on the especially taking those roots sticking out three inches on the downhills - don't get that "going over the bars if I don't slow down" feeling and lack of control. Not to mention I don't get the sh%^ kicked out of me by the trails.
Overall spec:
Frame: RX100, 2005
Fork: Fox RLC130 brought down to 100mm (BTW, love it!)
Bar: Titus rise (may put my Bonty flat bar on there instead)
Brake Levers: Avid Ultimates (upgrade courtesy of Chad)
Stem: 120mm 6 degree rise Titus
Headset: Chris King
Pedals: my old 959s
Crankset: XT M760 (175mm)
Wheelset: DT XR4.1d, Onyx hubs, DT spokes
Brakes: Avid Mech.
Tires: Mythos XC K 2.1s
Saddle: Terry Fly Ti (comfy)
Fr. Der.: XT
Rr. Der: SRAM x.9
Seatpost: Is Titus, will be Thomson setback (I like to lay down on the bike)
Last but NOT least, buy your next bike from Chad at Red Barn Bicycles. I know I will. His customer service has been great, his effort to make sure the bike was perfect for me at arrival was over the top, his pricing was not beat. So he gets caught up at work and can't answer my every email right away (there were probably too many!) all the time - no big deal at all. We all have those days. His care for the product and you is amazing.
Thanks Chad!
"Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live" -- Mark Twain
I test rode a Large RX100 around a month ago and decided that I had to have one, but in medium, which more closely matched the Giant NRS I've been riding for the last couple of years.
So, I got one. I had Mike at Trails Edge call Titus on the 30th of June, had this frame within the week (I took what they had on hand that sounded like it would look good. Even Titus likes strong month end numbers)
The build:
'05 RX100, medium
Rock Shox REBA SL (so far, great fork and a good match)
Thomson post and stem
Ritchey flat bars, TGV grips and bar ends
Selle Italia Trans Am saddle
Ritchey disc Pro wheelset
SRAM 9.0 rear Dérailleur
XT front Dérailleur
SRAM 9.0SL shifters (8 Speed)
SRAM 11-32 8 speed cassette
Magura Julie brakes (great modulation, but I'd really like something lighter AND more powerful)
LX Crank and external BB
WTB Exiwolf 1.95 and 2.1 tires
Tubes of non descript lineage...
First bike that I've owned in a long time that I haven't felt like I "settled" for. I'd have taken a better or more pics by now, but I've been busy riding it...
Bought the frame and fork a year ago April. Then selected every component. Been lovin' it ever since.
Here are 2 pics: Monarch Pass and South St. Vrain Cr. (no, I don't actually ride down the creek).
There are 10 kinds of people in the world: those who count in binary, and those who don't.
Here is my brand new 2005 RX100 in grey ano. Just built by Chad at Red Barn - Thanks Chad!!
Reba Team, XTR, Avid mechs, Mavic 819 w/ CK's, Titanium bar & stem. 24.5lbs. Did I mention I love this bike!
Just got my "pre-owned" Switchblade in the mail. I took it for an ill-fated first ride (got a flat and crashed.) The only real complaint I have is the Magura Martas, while offering good modulation, were pretty weak in stopping power. I guess I should have tested them out on safer terrain first, but they just couldn't provide enough stopping power to even rub off speed on a sketchy downhill (leading to the crash.) I'll try bleeding them to see if it gets better. Otherwise, I'm quite happy with the bike.
Waiting on pic... had to send Mono Minis back. Will post soon.
2005 22.5" Hammerhead 100X PC Blue with a 2006 RP3 (FR Rear Triangle)
Fox Float 130 RLT dropped to 105mm
King Headset
RaceFace Deus Stem 31.8mm
RaceFace Next Carbon Low Riser Bar 31.8mm
Hope Mono Mini 180mm F/160mm R
Dangerboy Levers
SRAM X.0 Trigger Shifters
Shimano XTR M960 Front Derailleur
SRAM X.0 Long Cage Rear Derailleur
Raceface Deus X-Type Crankset/Chainrings
Time ATAC Carbon XS Ti Pedals
XTR/7701 Chain
WTB Laser V ProGel Ti Rails
Thomson Seatpost
Hope Seatpost Clamp
Hope Stainless Skewers
Gravy Wheelset - Mavic 819 Disc, DT Comp spokes, Brass Nipples, Hadley Hubs (Ti option)
Kenda Blue Groove 2.35 F
WTB MutanoRaptor 2.24 R
I had my first ride today and I love it . But i took just 3 hours and i broke my rear derraliure hanger and my x9 shifter . So in the middle of novhere it took 2 hours walking my bike home .
My 2005 Moto-Lite (large, grey), to replace a stolen 2004 Specialized Enduro Pro. Insurance can be a wondeful thing.
The parts...
Race Face Deus XC crank & bb
Shimano XT front der.
SRAM X-9 rear der.
SRAM X-9 shifters
SRAM cassette
Shimano XT hubs
Sun Rhyno Lite rims
Avid BB7 brakes (185 fr, 160 rr)
Avid levers
Cane Creek C-2 headset (this was a freebie, will upgrade eventually)
Fox Talas R fork
Fox Float RP3 shock
Race Face Evolve stem
Easton EA70 riser bar
Race Face Atlas seat post (I'm a big guy)
WTB Speed-V saddle
Tioga Extreme XC tires (also a freebie, will also upgrade)
and some kind of freebie grips.
I also tossed on a Cateye Enduro computer.
This is my first time using a SRAM rear der and shifters and so far they are great!
Here is my 2005 Motolite equipped with the new Rock Sox Revelation (U-Turn) fork. Only one ride on it and so far I love it. I can have a lot more fun on this bike than my epic (I guess that goes without saying really). Fork is sweet too.
I spoke with Charles at Interbike about the HH100X, and knew that Titus was working on the last run of his bikes. I had ridden one for several days last Christmas, and I knew it was a great bike. I told him that I wanted one and to contact me when he started getting them in. He called me sooner than I expected. I only waited a few weeks to get it. 23" TT HH100X with freeride rear triangle.
That's a great shot! She's clearly hauling ass off the lip of that xc drop totally relaxed with perfect body postion: head up, knees bent, elbows bent, pedals level, fingers off the brakes... I think she's even smiling a little... It nearly gives me goose bumps
Totally agree. That's that best action shot I've seen in quite some time!
Yes -they were cool about keeping me updated on when my frame would arrive and when it did they quickly built it up using all the parts from my old Enduro. It turned out great.
Yes -they were cool about keeping me updated on when my frame would arrive and when it did they quickly built it up using all the parts from my old Enduro. It turned out great.
nice moots, with ventana rear gear. but I think you are in the wrong forum.
Like an idiot, I saw a picture thread and didn't actually notice that all the bikes were Titus. ... I found that there was a Ventana forum just afterwards!
Sorry... I'm gonna try to delete my post.. nice chatting!
nice moots, with ventana rear gear. but I think you are in the wrong forum.
This is a joke right? Man I "did" think Moots looked alright, but now seeing one for the first time amidst all these Titus's really shows how crappy they look. Thanks!
This is a joke right? Man I "did" think Moots looked alright, but now seeing one for the first time amidst all these Titus's really shows how crappy they look. Thanks!
I admit that bike jnsk1975 has is a real beauty! But no joke, I was so excited to post pics of my new bike that I screwed up and didn't read the title of the forum (I found it with a "new posts search", so I went to the last page to post pic of my bike, and then went thru and looked at some of the other pic, and it never occured to me that they were all the same brand!
Again, pics are deleted, sorry.. carry on... No offense intended..
I admit that bike jnsk1975 has is a real beauty! But no joke, I was so excited to post pics of my new bike that I screwed up and didn't read the title of the forum (I found it with a "new posts search", so I went to the last page to post pic of my bike, and then went thru and looked at some of the other pic, and it never occured to me that they were all the same brand!
Again, pics are deleted, sorry.. carry on... No offense intended..
Oh! sorry about my reply dude, it's a beutiful bike of course. It's just there was some troll on this site a couple months ago bashing Titus cause he was a moots dealer "we would come to find" and talking up Moots as way better bla bla bla. Anyway sorry really had nothing to do with you'r bike or Moots.
Oh! sorry about my reply dude, it's a beutiful bike of course. It's just there was some troll on this site a couple months ago bashing Titus cause he was a moots dealer "we would come to find" and talking up Moots as way better bla bla bla. Anyway sorry really had nothing to do with you'r bike or Moots.
I know the type from my frequenting of MB and BMW car boards (we get Lexus trolls )... no sweat man..
Plus frankly I got a moots cause it was in the store I walked into that day I decided to "pull the trigger", and not cause I knew a whole lot about it, other than taking a ride on it....
Had I seen these Titus frames with the carbon fiber and Ti, I may have gone the other way. especially if they're priced in the same range.. I'm just not "in the know" enough to really know the difference at this point
Anyway, don't let me hi-jack the porn! Beautiful bikes guys..
What do you guys have over your cables? It looks very slick and I'm sure it is functional as well.
It's nothing more than Avid Flak Jacket cables and housings.
Many people love them as your cable is completely sealed from the lever to the derr/brake... but many people hate them as they're "heavy" and they can have much stiction ( ).
The red stuff you see is plain nylos tubing that connect both ferrules of the otherwise exposed cable. A clever way to make a full housing, without being actually full lenght.
I love them. they look nice and are very funtional. No water or mud can go in there. I installed them without lubing them, and maybe because they're new, but they didn't need any stretching or readjusting and they feel smooth. Maybe there are smoother stuff.... but this one does the job. Expect to spend around 30 bucks, though.
- 05 Titus Moto-Lite - Large - Metallic Blue
- RP3 rear shock
- 06 Rock Shox Revelation 426 U-turn 100-130mm
- Shimano XT crankset
- Avid BB7 disk brakes (160mm rotors) running Galfer pads
- Avid SD-7 Ti levers
- Sram X9 rear derailleur
- Shimano XT front derailleur
- Sram XO grip shift
- Panaracer FirePro XC tires 2.1"
- Magura Pro disk wheelset (hugi 240 hubs)
- Easton MonkeyLite XC cabon bar 1.5" rise
- Thomson 110x5 stem
- Thomson 27.2x330 setback seatpost
- WTB Rocket V Ti saddle
- Chris King Headset
- Sram PC-990 Chain
- Shimano PD-540 pedals
- Grips Sram grip shift
- Weights about 28.5lbs on the bathroom scale
For reference:
Height- 6'
Inseam- 34/35"
Weight- 155lbs w/ gear
RP3 rear shock- 5" mode- 125-127.5lbs, 4" - have not been in that mode yet
Fork- Not ridden yet
Here's my new acquisition. Ordered through, and built by Mad Duck in Grapevine Texas. Great fellows to work with. The bike looks and rides fantastic. I can't wait to put some more miles on it.
Here's my new acquisition. Ordered through, and built by Mad Duck in Grapevine Texas. Great fellows to work with. The bike looks and rides fantastic. I can't wait to put some more miles on it.
Dangeruss... pretty nice build! You'll enjoy it very much. I'm going to put a Revelation on mine, I expect it to arrive in two weeks.
Finally got my new MotoLite in and had to post a picture. (Admittedly though a poor quality picture, with dirty bike, however it just didn't feel right to pretty her up just for a photo.) I must say it has surpassed all expectations so far. While there should be plenty of growing pains associated with getting to know a new bike, it took less than 10 miles on it to feel like a war-torn trail veteran. The scary part is how much confidence it gives me. I am certain I now have confidence to exceed my skill level.
Is that an adjustable long travel fork?... if so, how is the ride with it?.. I was thinking of putting a fork that is 90-130 travel in the front on an rx100.. just wanted an opinion.
Ok not from the bunny but I finally took the time to do some assembly today. It's going to be a little wierd not riding a SS everywhere. How do you use shifters again?
Is that an adjustable long travel fork?... if so, how is the ride with it?.. I was thinking of putting a fork that is 90-130 travel in the front on an rx100.. just wanted an opinion.
Yeah, it's a TALAS. I've only ridden just over 60 miles with it so far, but I think I'm going to like it. I like it already, it seems to match the Fox rear end well. Once I get done playing mad scientist and experimenting with the travel, rebound, air, etc. on the front and the air & pro-pedal rear and get it truly dialed in I think I'm going to absolutely love it. Straight from the shop it came set on full travel front & back. I left it there for the first 2 rides, then the last ride I reduced the travel some because it seemed to help on long climbs. Anyway, to answer your question, I don't think you can go wrong because you can get it set up for whatever riding style/trail you please.
Found some cool wheels (CK hubs + Stan Olympic rims), changed the cranks to Deus from an Atlas, Pushed the Talas, put on a light KMC chain and a Heim 3 chain guide.
Now I'm officially a Titus MMTS poser.
Faster is not always better, but it's always more fun
Well, one main upgrade are the 06-decals on a 04-Blade (originally bought from Titus with 05-decals).
And I definitely prefer those new color-enhancing decals to the psyco-05-decals.
As you might know, there are no "real" 06-SB's anymore ...
and 'splain That seatpost. Looks like a thomson?
It is a Thomson seatpost wtih an extra collar. Going downhill, I just lower my seatpost until the collar stops it.
This doesn't give me trouble that the (shortened) post might interfere with the shock.
I measured the post and where to place the collar, of course.
Also what is the flap thing by the shock?
The flap is a little DIY-mudguard (made out of a plastic bottle) that protects the shock (works actually quite nicely).
This is an 03 Switchblade with PUSHed Float on the 5.7" rockers, a Float 130 fork, Crossmax wheels, El Camino Brakes, and mostly XT/XTR components. Very nice ride.
05 Lite-Moto./ Thought I'd post some more bad pics. Got a new camera as a gift, but it's a digital vid camera, and it dosen't seem to take as good a pics as everyone elses. Great vid camera though...
I had a HH 100X. Sold it. Missed it. I was able to get a great deal on a brand new 2005 Racer X 100. All built up and ready to ride. I remember what the "X" stands for - Xceptional, Xhilarating, Xciting.
Chris King/ Mavic 819
Conti vertical Pro 2,3 front/ conti explorer 2,1 rear
old style XT gruppo (from my previous bike- Santa Cruz SL)
Avid BB7 (185F/160R)
Thompson seatpost
Monkey lite low riser bar
Oddi grips
Talas RLC 2005 (about 70 PSI)
WTB laser V
Aheadset
959 Pedals
Race Face stem 100mm
RP3 (still playing with air to set up-120/150 PSI)
Total weight: 28,5 pounds
Though I've been lurking in the shadows a bit, and not so open about my bike selection analysis as say ivguy I assure everyone that I have been no less discriminatory. I am an engineer working at NIST and am accustomed to doing exhaustive research on a project then using the absolute best equipment that money for my experiments. Why should I do anything different when choosing equipment for my hobbies? So from a guy who works at the place that keeps the standards for lengths weights and measures for the U.S. and makes the most accurate measurements of neutron lifetimes in the world the motolite is the equipment of choice.
Last edited by fermionichadrons; 05-06-2006 at 08:53 AM.
It's a Moto-Lite in the limited pink with RP3 shock. Rohloff rear hub (14-speed internal gear). The saddle is lowered so that my wife could give it a try, it's usually up to the bar level.
A few other parts: Race Face Deus crankset, Fox Talas fork, Moots ti bars, Ritchey stem, King pink headset, Thomson post, WTB Pure V Stealth saddle, Avid Juicy 7 brakes, Nokon cables, E-13 ring and guard, Crank Brothers Mallet M pedals, Spinergy Xyclone front wheel.
This is actually a combo 2003 front/2001 rear triangle. Weight is 25.9 lbs, and travel has been setup to 4x4 inches. Despite an old design that's not even produced by Titus, this is still an awesone ride!
1 of 3 ML frames ordered from BikerBob. Mine was the last one to arrive as I had to wait for 07 Talas RLC to get in. I was a little worried about replacing my RX with it, but after the first ride, my worries just seemed to disappear to thin air.
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Originally Posted by downhillboy
Is that a LARGE Motolite?
becuase if any body does i need help finding my way around i get lost a lot. i usually end up on a service road 
Here's my new Moto-lite
