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THE GOAL...
The goal for this project will be an "All Mountain" and Trail bike. Most of my previous bikes have been more cross country race oriented, but I decided I wanted something with a little more suspension travel and a bit stronger frame, to perhaps start riding more aggressive trails. As a starting point, I decided on a 2009 Titus FTM frame on closeout at JensonUSA.com.
You can also follow the progress of this build over at TitusFTM.com.
CURRENT SETUP...
FRAME/FORK...
Frame: 2009 Titus FTM
Fork: Fox Float 150 (150mm RLC Fit, 15QR)
Headset: Cane Creek S3 1-1/8"
DRIVETRAIN...
Crankset: Shimano SLX M665 Double (175mm)
Shifters: Shimano SLX SL-M660 Shift Lever Set
Front Derailleur: Shimano SLX M667 (Down Swing, Dual Pull)
Rear Derailleur: Shimano SLX RD-M662 (SGS, 9 Speed)
Cassette: Shimano SLX
Chain: Shimano HG-93 9SP
WHEELS/TIRES...
Wheelset: Easton Havoc AM
Front Tire: Kenda Nevegal 26 x 2.1 Folding Bead
Rear Tire: Kenda Nevegal 26 x 1.95 Folding Bead
Tubes: Continental Lightweight Presta
BRAKES...
Front and Rear: Hayes Nine (will be replaced soon)
COCKPIT...
Stem: Easton Vice AM
Seatpost: Easton Havoc
Saddle: WTB Laser V Saddle
Handlebar: Diety Twenty14 31.8
Grips: Oury Lock-On
Pedals: Crankbrothers Candy SL
UPDATES...
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2010 MY TITUS FTM IS FINISHED...FINALLY!
Read about the entire build over at TitusFTM.com.
TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2010
MAKING PROGRESS... FORK, WHEELSET, AND MORE INSTALLED...
I'm making some progress... got the fork, wheelset, seat/seatpost, and bars/stem installed. More info over at TitusFTM.com.
FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2010
FOX 32 FLOAT FORK... 150MM TRAVEL, RLC FIT DAMPER, AND 15QR THRU
I wanted a top-of-the-line lightweight fork for my FTM, and my choice was a 2010 Fox 32 Float with 150mm of travel, FIT RLC damper, and their 15QR System. More info over at TitusFTM.com.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2010
MY TITUS FTM FRAME HAS ARRIVED!
My Titus FTM frame showed up this morning, just a few days after ordering it from JensonUSA. Can't wait to get started... you can follow along over at TitusFTM.com.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2010
2009 TITUS FTM FRAME IS ON THE WAY!
To get this project started, I ordered a 2009 Titus FTM frame, in white, on closeout at JensonUSA.com.
