{"id":18398,"date":"2016-01-28T16:43:17","date_gmt":"2016-01-28T21:43:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nuxx.net\/blog\/?p=18398"},"modified":"2016-01-29T08:18:48","modified_gmt":"2016-01-29T13:18:48","slug":"salsa-el-mariachi-ti-rebuild-2013-to-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nuxx.net\/blog\/2016\/01\/28\/salsa-el-mariachi-ti-rebuild-2013-to-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"Salsa El Mariachi Ti Rebuild (2013 to 2014)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Just before Christmas I was cleaning up my beloved 2013 Salsa El Mariachi Ti<\/a> to put it away for the winter when I noticed a crack in the frame (photos: 1<\/a> \u00b7 2<\/a> \u00b7 3<\/a>). Back in mid-October, around the time of the Fun Promotions 8 Hours of Addison Oaks race, I began hearing a ticking sound when pedaling hard. I chalked this up to cassette noise<\/a>\u00a0that’d plagued the bike in the past\u00a0and kept\u00a0on riding. It turns out this noise was a mostly-broken seat stay; something which I didn’t notice until I finally washed the bike. Something which I likely rode on at Iceman 2015 and in Marquette…<\/p>\n

Since this was purchased new I was eligible for a warranty replacement, but as Salsa no longer makes this frame\u00a0I was only able to get a 2015 Spearfish, with Fox CTD rear shock, as a replacement. A great frame (photos<\/a>), of comparable value, but not what I wanted.<\/p>\n

After a bit of searching I found Belgen Cycles in Richmond, VT<\/a>\u00a0who had brand new, old stock, 2014 Salsa El Mariachi Ti frames available. I purchased one (new, and thus another\u00a0warranty), picked up a few parts, and rebuilt my bike. Using a mixture of parts from the 2013 El Mariachi Ti and some new bits (drivetrain, tires, saddle, bottle cages) I’ve now got a bike that I’m excited to ride once trails are ready.<\/p>\n

The complete build is as follows:<\/p>\n

Frame:<\/strong> 2014 Salsa El Mariachi Ti<\/a>, Medium, w\/ 142×12 Alternator dropouts
\n<\/a>Fork:<\/strong>\u00a0Fox Racing Shox<\/a>\u00a0OE, CTD w\/ Open Bath Damper (Rebuilt by Fox)
\nHeadset:<\/strong>\u00a0Cane Creek 40<\/a> ZS44\/EC44
\nCrankset:<\/strong>\u00a0Truvativ 2011 2\u00d710 X0 GXP<\/a> (00.6115.422.070, Blue)
\nBottom Bracket:\u00a0<\/strong>Truvativ GXP<\/a> (XR \/ Black)
\nChainring:<\/strong> SRAM X-SYNC Direct Mount<\/a>, 32t
\nDerailleur:<\/strong> SRAM GX 1×11<\/a>
\nShifter:<\/strong> SRAM GX 1×11<\/a>
\nShift Cables:<\/strong> Jagwire<\/a>\u00a0(Bulk)
\nCassette:<\/strong> SRAM XG-1150<\/a>\u00a0(10-42)
\nBrakes:<\/strong>\u00a0Shimano XT, Levers: BL-M785<\/a>, Calipers: BR-M785<\/a>, Front Rotor:\u00a0SM-RT67<\/a>-M (180mm), Rear Rotor: SM-RT67 (160mm)
\nStem:<\/strong>\u00a0Salsa Pro Moto 1<\/a> (100mm)
\nBar:<\/strong>\u00a0Salsa Bend 2<\/a> (23\u00b0)
\nWheels:<\/strong> Light Bicycle 35mm rims, DT Swiss 240 hubs<\/a>\u00a0w\/\u00a0Bontrager 54 point ratchets, XD driver<\/a>
\nTires:<\/strong> Front: Schwalbe Racing Ralph HS 425 29 x 2.35″, SnakeSkin, TL Easy \/ Rear: Specialized Fast Trak GRID 2BLISS Ready, 29 x 2.2″<\/a>
\nSeatpost:<\/strong>\u00a0Thomson Elite<\/a> (Straight, 27.2mm x 410mm)
\nSeatpost Collar:<\/strong>\u00a0Salsa Lip-Lock<\/a> (32.0mm)
\nSaddle:<\/strong> Specialized Phenom Comp<\/a>, 2016 style, 145mm
\nPedals:<\/strong>\u00a0Crank Brothers Eggbeater 3<\/a> (Blue)
\nGrips:<\/strong>\u00a0Ergon GP1 BioKork<\/a> (Large)
\nOther Bits:<\/strong> Niner YAWYD<\/a> top\u00a0cap w\/ Southern Tier<\/a> cap, Garmin Edge 510<\/a>, Garmin GSC-10<\/a>, Mirracycle Original Incredibell<\/a>, Specialized Zee Cage II<\/a> (1x Left, 1x Right), Planet Bike Superflash Stealth<\/a><\/p>\n

The bike is currently built with tubes, and as pictured weighs just under 26 pounds. For now the tubes serve to stretch the tires and press the rim tape into place. Once it’s time to ride I’ll switch to tubeless which should drop a bit more weight. While the rear-center of the bike is slightly shorter due to pivoting the Alternator dropouts all the way forward, I suspect that this build will ride nearly identically to the\u00a02013 El Mariachi Ti. I hope it does, as that bike helped\u00a0me complete quite a number of personal accomplishments. I hope that just as many great memories can be made on this one.<\/p>\n

Big, big thanks to Zac and Josh and the other folks over at Rochester Bike Shop<\/a>\u00a0for helping me through the warranty process, getting a replacement, and dealing with my very particular order for the other parts that I wanted.<\/p>\n

Photos of the complete bike, including some of the parts and steps of the build process, can be seen by clicking either the image above or here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Just before Christmas I was cleaning up my beloved 2013 Salsa El Mariachi Ti to put it away for the winter when I noticed a…<\/p>\n

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