Comments on: Titus Cycles Rockstar: Mid-Term

By: Guitar Ted

Guitar Ted — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:39:55 +0000

@Arnbu: I have put a 2.35 back there and it starts to get close. An Ardent 2.4 on a 28mm wide rim would be really pushing it clearance-wise. I’m thinking it would not be practical.

@IvanMTB: I think 2.2″ers can do a lot, depending on the terrain and speeds. Unless you are dealing with lots of rocks/chunk at high speeds, I think the 2.1-2.3″ range has a lot to offer in terms of traction/volume for most 29″er applications.

By: professed

professed — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:03:55 +0000

The fabled El Guapo 29er raises its head! There is a prototype I see.
By the looks of it its super long and in another class like the WFO. Methinks that a stretched out Rockstar might be a better fit to needs.

Speaking of the carbon version, its been a year since the ugly prototype. Wonder if the final comes to fruition or if its another on-one long term teaser?

By: IvanMTB

IvanMTB — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:33:44 +0000

Hi,

Thanks for reply GT, looking forward for final review.

230lb… lordie-lord…I’m almost 100 less xD Do you think that it will impare suspension action and sensitivity?

Just my 5 pence regarding really fat tires on full sus bikes.

Had very interesting conversation with Giant Trance rider on the trail. He used 2.2 tires front and rear and claimed that they were fat enough for trail/enduro riding. After all there is suspension on the duties. Not saying that fat tires do not match full sus but they are doing much better job on the HT bikes me think…

Cheers!
I.

By: Arndbu

Arndbu — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:46:08 +0000

do you think a wide and voluminous tire like the Ardent 2.4 would still fit in the back with enough clearance?

By: Chriscrash

Chriscrash — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:46:15 +0000

Forgot to mention I have a gen 1 rock star with an rp23
Like gt I find this bike pedals very well without without the platform engaged