Bicycling Off-Road

Levi · « **Reply #620 on:** 5 Nov 2010, 06:43 pm »

Titus Cycles closing doors.

Titus dealers are receiving this email this morning.

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To All Titus Business Partners:

As many of you know, Titus has been working through a challenging year. We have made significant efforts to restructure the company. Unfortunately, we have run out of time.

Our largest lender is foreclosing on an outstanding loan. Commencing immediately, they will initiate an orderly liquidation of company assets. Please direct any inquiries to support@titusti.com.

If you would like a list of our remaining inventory, please direct your request to support@titusti.com.

Titus is well known for great customer service, including warranty service. Please be patient with us as we work through this most difficult time. We will do everything possible to keep our loyal riders on the trails.

All inquiries and requests will be answered beginning Monday, November 8, 2010.

Many of you have been partners with Titus for a very long time. We deeply appreciate your support through the years.

baumer · « **Reply #621 on:** 5 Nov 2010, 07:39 pm »

That's too bad. Another small frame builder bites the dust. I think the tide was turning for them about a year or so ago when they turned over ownership (or something like that).

I almost pulled the trigger on one of their frames a few years ago. Now when I look at their lineup it seems that all the bikes have changed, and not in a good way.

Apparently their slick new image didn't work out too well.

brj · « **Reply #622 on:** 5 Nov 2010, 10:59 pm »

Chris Cocalis started Titus in 1991 and then left in 2007 to start Pivot Cycles, which is still around.

KJ · « **Reply #623 on:** 6 Nov 2010, 04:38 pm »

Bummer. I have a Cocalis version Racer-X 100, and it's been a fantastic bike. Sad to see them close up shop, although Chris' newer Pivot brand has been fairing well (albeit a bit on the pricey side).

BikeWNC · « **Reply #624 on:** 17 Nov 2010, 01:42 pm »

Check out this video. Besides being crazy trials riding, it's quite beautiful. It looks like it was shot on a dslr too.

http://www.redbull.co.uk/cs/Satellite/en_UK/Video/danny-macaskill-way-back-home-riding-clip-021242926492302

Levi · « **Reply #625 on:** 17 Nov 2010, 02:07 pm »

That is a good 7:42 video! Thanks. I think Josh can do that.

JoshK · « **Reply #626 on:** 17 Nov 2010, 02:11 pm »

Yeah right. Those tricks are sick. Many of those are land it or your f***** kind of tricks. I was pretty nuts when I was young, but never that nuts.

Now that I am older and took a long hiatus from biking, I no longer have the balance and dexterity I once had on a bike.

BikeWNC · « **Reply #627 on:** 17 Nov 2010, 06:07 pm »

I broke down and bought an Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 29er today. Really nice bike. I'll post a picture later.

Levi · « **Reply #628 on:** 17 Nov 2010, 06:14 pm »

Nice. That is a ready to race mtb!

BikeWNC · « **Reply #629 on:** 17 Nov 2010, 06:31 pm »

Quote from: Levi on 17 Nov 2010, 06:14 pm

Nice. That is a ready to race mtb!

Thanks! I don't race though.

I swapped the flat bar for a SRAM 20mm carbon riser and put on the new XTR pedals. I'll eventually put the front Captain 2Bliss 2.0 on the rear and put a 2.2 Purgatory 2Bliss on the front. Then I'll lose the tubes. I thought the Pivot 429 climbed a bit better but the Epic felt better all around. I would have had to swap the fork from a 100 to a 120 on the Pivot to slacken the HTA to make it ride the way I wanted. The Epic is SRAM 2x10 while the Pivot had a XT 3x9 I believe. Besides the Epic was 4# lighter.

BikeWNC · « **Reply #630 on:** 19 Nov 2010, 06:02 pm »

BTW, the reflectors have been removed so don't give me any grief!

Levi · « **Reply #631 on:** 19 Nov 2010, 06:15 pm »

Nice! It looks like a plush ride. Perhaps you don't need that rear cog spoke protector.

That would be perfect for the 6hr race this Saturday! Cheers-

BikeWNC · « **Reply #632 on:** 19 Nov 2010, 06:18 pm »

Doh! You know, I never even noticed it. I'll take it off when I swap my tires around. In my short rides around the house, it feels firm yet forgiving. I wouldn't call it plush but then this platform isn't supposed to be plush. But it can be dialed in however you like though. I'm sure it will take some time to get it all sorted out.

bregez · « **Reply #633 on:** 19 Nov 2010, 09:31 pm »

FYI, Giant has recalled its Anthem X 29er bike for the following reason:
The frame can crack at the junction of the seat post and top tube, posing a fall hazard to riders.
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-US/news/15305/

Levi · « **Reply #634 on:** 21 Nov 2010, 07:35 pm »

Hey guys, the 6hr of Cathedral Pines Endurace race was a blast! I managed to place 7th. It was a brutal 6hr race but had a great time talking to friends while racing. Ha ha ha...

Group picture

BikeWNC · « **Reply #635 on:** 21 Nov 2010, 07:48 pm »

Nice picture. Where is Cathedral Pines on LI? Was the course pretty flat?

Levi · « **Reply #636 on:** 21 Nov 2010, 07:51 pm »

Thanks! Cathedral Pines is on exit 66 or 68 from Long Island Expressway. The course is smooth, tight twisty single-track and mostly flat.

Directions: From east: LIE (495) to exit 68 north (Wm. Floyd Pkwy). Turn left onto Longwood Rd. At end of Longwood Rd. turn left; entrance is immediately to your right. From west: LIE (495) to exit 66 north (Sills Rd); bear left at flashing light (Middle Island/Yaphank Rd). Park is on your left just before traffic light.

Hiking, camping, mountain biking, bridle paths, picnicking.

This 320 acre site is situated along the headwaters of the Carmans River. Facilities include campsites for individuals, youth group camping and club camping (10 or more units) and family camping, including 10 sites with water and electric hookups. Picnic sites and the George Broome Memorial Activity Building are also available. Adjacent to Cathedral Pines Park is Prosser Pines Nature Preserve, which features a majestic stand of white pines planted in 1812. Prosser Pines is a popular site for hikers and photographers.

BikeWNC · « **Reply #637 on:** 21 Nov 2010, 07:57 pm »

I wonder if that is a newer park, since I don't remember it. But then I grew up right next to Bethpage State Park and we rode there as kids so we didn't need to look elsewhere.

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #638 on:** 21 Nov 2010, 08:02 pm »

Male 40 to 49....

7th. Place - LEVI ..... #3418 M/41 y.o. 6 Laps 9.87mph(Pace) 61.000 (Distance) 6:10:49.6(Total Time)

Lap 1 1:04:22.2 10.3mph 11.000 1:04:22.2
Lap 2 56:38.3 10.6mph 21.000 2:01:00.5
Lap 3 54:35.4 11.0mph 31.000 2:55:35.9
Lap 4 58:28.9 10.3mph 41.000 3:54:04.9
Lap 5 1:03:07.5 9.51mph 51.000 4:57:12.5
Lap 6 1:13:37.1 8.15mph 61.000 6:10:49.6

Levi....you need to go faster....

Levi · « **Reply #639 on:** 21 Nov 2010, 08:08 pm »

That was a long race for me. @6hrs and 61miles off-road.

The worst part was getting behind someone slow. There were 250 racers in different abilities and categories.