Craig’s Sub 29lb El Guapo
Over the next few weeks we are going to be featuring the different ways in which you are building up your Titus bikes. First up is Titus Brand Ambassador Craig Manning from Sparks, Nevada with his sup 29 lbs, custom finished El Guapo. See below for more photos and full specs.
Here’s the full spec:
Titus El Guapo MKII Large, stripped raw.
Fox Float 36 160 RLC tapered
Cane Creek 40 lower cup, Titus On One Smoothie mixer top cup
American Classic All Mountain Tubeless wheels
Continental Mountain King Protection tires mounted tubeless
SRAM XO 170 mm cranks with 24/38/Bashguard
Shimano M540 pedals
KMC chain
XT 11-36 cassette
SRAM X9 Shifters with XX Matchmaker clamps
SRAM X9 medium cage 10sp rear derailleur
SRAM X7 2 ring specific front derailleur
DSP Racing Bighorn Seatpost
WTB Silverado Team saddle
Avid Elixir 9 brakes, 160mm rear, 180mm front
Truvativ AKA 70 mm stem
Easton Haven Carbon bars 710mm
ESI Chunky grips
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Nice ride! Though I don’t get how the El Guapo Craig built for his buddy (a medium) weighs 31.6 with a Revelation (fairly light) and a reasonable build, and this one (a large) with a Fox 36 (heavier than the RS) can come in over 2.5 lbs. less. I have seen a published weight of both 6.8lbs. and 7.25lbs. for the El Guapo. Anyone know actual weight w/shock?
Tom,
My frame before I stripped the paint (with Monarch RT3) was 7.04 lbs for a large, stripping the paint saved me .18 lbs bringing it down to 6.86. I had a 2010 with a RP23 (painted) that was 7.25 lbs. I think the tapered headtube saves some weight and the RS shock is a little lighter then the RP23. The Revelation was only about 1/2 lb lighter the the Float 36 RLC. The EG I built for my buddy had all X7 components, much heavier then the XO/X9 I used plus my wheels are about a pound lighter then the Stan’s Flows. I hope that answers your questions.
Thanks Craig – much appreciated!
Wow, sick build, I want one!
How does it compare to anything else you have ridden?
I am considering replacing my old Mk I Nomad. I would be happy to get it to 32#…
Marco I had a 2010 Guapo before this one set up very similar, this one is just much lighter and faster. Before that I was on a Motolite. I tested alot of 6″ bikes a in 2010/2011 and found the Guapo was best for what I used it for. If you have any more specific questions feel free to reach me at renotahoemtbguidesDOTcomATgmailDOTcom
Hey,
It turns out that the EG that Craig built for me was probably closer to 30.75lbs. I switched to a WTB Silverado Saddle and ESI grips which saved me about 0.5lb. I took it to two local bike shops to have it weighed, and it came it at 30.24lbs. Now I kind of have the weight weenie bug.
HI Erik, Sub 27 pound EG is very much possible with a 2012 Medium frame and an RS Revelation.
http://forums.mtbr.com/titus/el-guapo-light-761025.html
hi, bought a 2012 el guapo and just took it out for the first time today. It’s amazing!! Better than my 575.
I bought all the parts from online dealers and the final build weight is 26.48 Lbs. The build is as follows:
2012 el guapo sm
fox float 32 150
rock shox rt3
mavic cross max st 15mm front
wtb exiwolf 2.1
xt 160 brake f/r 2012
xt 2×10 175
xt rear
sram x9 front
shimano chain
easton haven carbon post
easton haven stem 85mm
easton carbon 70 bars
ODI ruffian lock ons
SDG appallo saddle
Kore composite flat peddles
I’ll put up picks hopefully this weekend.
That thing is tits, Craig. What does a setup like than run? $5k? Looks too nice to get dirty – I would just leave it on my roof rack to show off
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I have a shock question I am hoping someone can answer. I purchased a used 09 eg with a fox rp23. The thing was a rocket ship. I lent it to a friend who agreed with the ride quality and ended up keeping it. Back shopping I went and found a second 10 used eg with a fox rp23 which I built up and made the mistake of letting my wife ride. Back shopping I went. This time picked up a nos 10 off titus and under recommendation purchased a monarch rt3 to go with it. I dont know if it is just my shock that is a dud, but it is terrible. Lots of stiction, no small bump compliance, it is doing a terrible dis service to such an incredible bike. My wife fortunately went out of town for a week so I stole her rp23 to see if there was something weird with my frame. Nope, bike was as incredible as I had remembered it. Does anyone have any RT3 secrets?..Has anyone ridden both a rp23 and the rt3 to compare?..Am I losing my mind?..I am 5’9″ 165 bike has 36 van up front and full xtr kit. I want to get this thing dialed but at this point I am ready to scrap the RT3 and buy a rp23. Can anyone with rp23 tell me what tune you are running. The one on my buddies 09 and my wifes 10 are different.
I think there is something up with your RT3. I ditched my RP23 FOR an RT3 and never looked back and it’s a common to hear that. The RT3 should be very supple on the small stuff and offer much more mid-stroke damping than the RP23 in my (and other peoples) experience.
Like so many Mtb suspension items – QC is often not there at assembly. If you are game – rebuilding it is VERY easy with the only tool required being a $10 shock pump adamptor to reinflate the IFP and some 7wt oil. Video for rebuild is on the SRAM site as is a PDF manual.
After re-building mine (I was trying to fiddle with something but ended up just putting it back together) – it felt even better than stock. Perhaps I was using better oil but more likely – the IFP pressure was wrong from factory. If you’re shock is not smooth – rebuild it or get it rebuilt and you’ll be delighted I promise you.
hi everone, im from sydney australia and i just recently bought the EG v2 online in UK. i just wanna find out what fox shox would you recommend?. i find the 36 160 a bit too expensive. and im looking the the 32 talas 150. just wanna see your feedback… thanks
Great bike. What’s the drop out specs of El Guapo? Thanks..
I suggest you go for Fox 34 Talas 160, or go for Fox 34 160 float its a bit cheaper than
talas..
Bro I would like to ask what is the
Drop out specs for EG is it 135x9mm, 135x12mm, 142x12mm or 150x12mm? Thanks
Drop outs are 135 x 9. I am running a king with the upgraded bolt on axle.
Isn’t that frame a bit too small for you? The post is so long. What’s your height?