Looking for Opinions on a 2004 Salsa Caballero frame

[The Toninator]

As a race bike. Probably put a Fox Float rlt 100 on the front and Xt all around with King/517 wheels. Ti bar/Post

with opinions i'd like to know what frames you have raced Xc with.

thanks
t

[MMcG]

PM Loco - he had one for a while - I think he complained that the TT was short on it and that the stock shock kinda sucked - but that's just my recollection - I'm sure he could give you the full scoop.

If you are looking at one of those - why not have a look at a Rocky Mountain Element frameset as well - very similar - just different tubing right?

[MMcG]

Also via a thread over on another forum it looks like Salsa has replaced the Caballero with a different scandium frame for 2005 - one that is more like a trek fuel in design than a RM element.

[The Toninator]

gringo isnt a racer but thanks!
the new shox placement looks familure and i'm looking at the RM also.

found anything you like?

[MMcG]

gringo isnt a racer but thanks!
the new shox placement looks familure and i'm looking at the RM also.

found anything you like?

What are you riding now Tony?

I'm not a pure XC racer so I've not got my eye on an IH Hollowpoint team frame - slightly used at a good price.

What about an IH Azure frame - they will be sold as frame onlys I think.

[The Toninator]

What are you riding now Tony?

I'm not a pure XC racer so I've not got my eye on an IH Hollowpoint team frame - slightly used at a good price.

What about an IH Azure frame - they will be sold as frame onlys I think.

i'm riding a 2003 FSR. I've been pretty happy with it except for the fork which isnt it's fault. i think i'm going to replace the SID (too much maintenance) with a 2005 Fox Float RLT80 i can get it at 20% off retail through my shop.
i'm going to replace all the bearings and a few other things to spruce it back up.
i've looked at the IH's online but dont know that i have an opinion about them yet.

[JRB]

Tony - you would like the Salsa. I liked the RS ok for a race shock. It was fairly stiff. It is stupid light, but strong. The Salsa team raced them with a 3" SID. They said they were fast, but mine seemed fast with a 100mm fork. The frame is 5 1/4 pounds with a SID for an 18". Mine was great other than being too short.

[blue]

I'm considering one for next year...It's between the salsa, Titus Racer-X ($$$), or a GT IDXC. Input, people!

[The Toninator]

I'm considering one for next year...It's between the salsa, Titus Racer-X ($$$), or a GT IDXC. Input, people!
i'd pick the racer x but i dont know anything about the GT's (used to be my favorite bike.)

[Westy]

I was going to get one, even considered Loco's when he had if for sale, but was scared away by the short top tube.

[The Toninator]

i've decided to stick with the fsr and buy a fox float rlt 80 for it. i'm going to rebuild the rock sux's one more time and put in one the Dragon. She'll be a superlight steel wonder ride now complete with moots TI post and carbon riser!

[genpowell71]

A guy I ride with in Atlanta has one, and he loves it.

[Wumpus]

Texmex has one. Maybe he would let you ride his.

[JRB]

Texmex has one. Maybe he would let you ride his.
You forget that Mike can carry Tony around in his pocket. :D

[The Toninator]

what ever gringo:stupid:

anyhoo I've decided NOT to get the frame. I'm going to revamp the FSR.

[JRB]

what ever gringo:stupid:

anyhoo I've decided NOT to get the frame. I'm going to revamp the FSR.
It was funny and you know it. Did you order an F80 for it?

[The Toninator]

It was funny and you know it. Did you order an F80 for it?
yes! the rlt80 is on its' way!!!!