FS: XS Titus Racer X Mountain Bike (in North Carolina)

[emily_in_nc]

Before I list this on Craigslist, I thought I'd list it here, though I can only offer local pickup (I live in Chapel Hill, NC and work in Research Triangle Park), so I know the "audience" is extremely limited. Would much rather sell to a TE person, though. Here's the Craigslist ad I plan to post:

TITUS Racer-X XC Mountain Bike - Size X-Small

Great opportunity to own an award-winning, classic full-suspension Titus Racer -X in a hard-to-find X-Small size for the smaller rider.

This is a lightweight fullie, coming in at about 25 lbs even with saddle and pedals. The frame is older (2001 or 2002), but many parts have been replaced since then. MSRP was over $3000 when new!

I purchased the bike in '06 and have only put about 800 gentle trail miles on it since then, nothing hard-core. Always stored it inside. It could use new stickers (they're peeling) and a pre-season tune-up (the front fork probably needs air), but this is a fun, lightweight, stiff, fast, and responsive XC bike with a great component mix. Google for yourself and read the reviews!

Best for lighter riders as it's built for an 80mm travel fork. This X-Small would be perfect for a petite woman or a teenager of either sex. Depending on your inseam, it could work for someone from about 5'0 to 5'3.5" or so. I am 5'2", and this bike fits me perfectly.

Selling (reluctantly!) only because we now live in the city in a small apt., and I don't get to do much mountain biking any more, plus I don't have the room for all my bikes and am concentrating on road riding now. I love this bike, though, and will miss it!

XS - geometry
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Effective Top Tube = 21.2"
Head Angle = 70*
Seat Angle = 74*
Chainstay = 16.65"
ST to the center of the TT 13.0"
ST to the top of the seat clamp 15.0"
HT length 3.2"
Wheelbase 40.75"
BB 12.2"
Standover 27.25"

Specs:
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Frame - TIG-welded aluminum
Fork - Fox F80 RL Terra-Logic (new 2005, rebuilt 2008) - probably needs air but is an awesome fork & really soaks up the bumps without bobbing
Rear shock - Fox Float R (3.65" travel)
Rear derailleur - Shimano XTR, 9 speed, replacement pulleys installed 2006
Cassette - Shimano XTR CS-M960 Titanium 11-32 (new 2006)
Shifters - Shimano XTR RapidFire
Crankset - Shimano XT 24/32/42 with 170mm crankarms (new 2006)
Brakes - Avid SpeedDial Mag caliper brakes
Headset - Race Face threadless
Handlebar - Easton MonkeyLite CT2 Carbon riser bars
Seatpost - Thomson Elite
Stem - Koski 10cm
Wheelset - Mavic 717 (new 2007)
Hubs - Shimano XT
Tires - IRC Mythos XC 26" x 2.1" knobbies (a bit sandy from my last ride but otherwise fine)
Saddle - Terry Butterfly Ti Rails, leather cover
Pedals - Standard mountain flats; photos show Eggbeaters, but they are not included in the sale
Cyclometer (installed, wired) - Cateye Mity 8
Chain - Wipperman stainless steel with Connex master link makes chain removal a breeze
Aluminum water bottle cage

Local pickup only as I don't currently have a relationship with an LBS that ships nor a way of packing the bike myself.

PM if interested and with any questions.

$700.

[busy2bee]

life is not fair!

It looks like a nice bike Emily, and again, beautifully maintained!

[jessmarimba]

I also say not fair, but it's b/c I love the bike but (once again) - too small!

[Artista]

I wish someone would buy this bike & put me out of my misery. It's awesome, my size, & my price. I'd even drive to the next state to pick it up. Why, oh why, do we have to live so far apart, Emily!?

[FunSize]

Hm..... I am thinking. Will need to talk to the bf... I live 5 to 6 hours away, too. And I've never mountain biked... but I live in an area more condusive to MTB. The bf thinks id like MTB too. But I don't have a response or committment yet.

[jessmarimba]

Umm yeah, Greenville? You totally need a mountain bike.

[FunSize]

Okay..... i give in. PM sent.

[Artista]

Yea, FunSize! (I'm living vicariously)

[tenthtee]

Is your bike still available? I'm interested & live close by.

[emily_in_nc]

SOLD!

To tenthtee who bought it for his adorable daughter! May she have many enjoyable rides.

[emazingli]

Congrats Emily! Nice bike anyway. I want to buy it but it's already been sold. Any other bike just like that's for sale? Let me know.

[Catrin]

I can say now that I was experiencing bike lust when looking at your pictures I think it would have even fit me - if it hadn't been for my custom Gunnar I would have considered driving to North Carolina to get it Considering I haven't yet been to the mountain bike clinic it is probably a good thing that I've been tied up paying off the other bike!

Congratulations on the sale!