Cortina's new line seems to feature the 4130 Triton frame, however before they were advertising that their new frame was going to be made of all easton aluminum. i was jsut wondering why the abrupt change. and it also seems that the new triton is nearly the exact same as the 04 one...
Cortina's new line
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from what was posted on mtbr, i got the impression both versions would be offered
Hmm.. Didn't someone say that the aluminum Triton was strictly limited edition?zedro said:
i'm thinking maybe its the other way around....binary visions said:
bah, Cortina seems to be real good at making vapourware....
cortinacycles.com seems to imply that the main focus is the steel frame, and that perhaps other models will be added later
The Triton line has always been steel, they offer the DH bike and the hardtail. Frankly that hardtail is one of the better deals on a steel hardtail frame (the best one being the DOC in my opinion), it costs the same as a DMR but it's made in the US.
Anyway I hadn't heard anything about an alu version of the Triton, they have a couple aluminum big-travel bikes already as well as an aluminum hardtail.
Anyway I hadn't heard anything about an alu version of the Triton, they have a couple aluminum big-travel bikes already as well as an aluminum hardtail.
the aluminum protos were shown on mtbr....suggest you do a search, noob!James | Go-Ride said:
My buddy Andre even raced one for a season. Then it cracked in like, 42564754823589 places.zedro said:the aluminum protos were shown on mtbr....suggest you do a search, noob!
was it the swingarm? i thought it looked super-funkyEigil said:
So what's with the DOC? How come everyone is all goo-goo over it? It just looks like a well-built versatile and strong hardtail that costs a bit too much.
I know their "team" is using alum. versions of the Triton. They will probably make a limited run of the alum. ones for sale and see how they go. You gotta remember, they really are "hand made" and in the back of a garage 
I bet there's not much change. It's probably as similar to the 04 model as one would think, you just get your pick of steel or aluminum.
I bet there's not much change. It's probably as similar to the 04 model as one would think, you just get your pick of steel or aluminum.
oh, so you mean they cut all the metal by hand with sharp spoons or something, and power their arc welders with a hand crank?Spunger said:You gotta remember, they really are "hand made" and in the back of a garage
Cortina's steel bikes are made in "America" not the USA, Mexico North America that is...James | Go-Ride said:
Now there is nothing wrong with that and they are made in a facility owned by the greater Cortina family down there to the best of my knowledge.
Either way, I totally agree, the HT is the bomb and the geo is rad plus the price is killer to boot.
I think Chris is right, the Alum version is a "team only" bike and the steel is production. Those bikes ride very well and stick to the ground like glue.
Like this :zedro said:the aluminum protos were shown on mtbr....suggest you do a search, noob!
Well don't I feel sheepish.
Yeah something like thatzedro said:
Nah, I just mean the dad does most of the welding, kids do the design and product testing, but as far as I know the "kids" might be into welding now and building them. It's just a tight nit family deal. I know most everything is done locally (even their CNC machined parts) that go on the bikes.
I bought my Cortina Joyride after riding a friends here in town. I've known Dan Cortina for years so it wasn't like I didn't know his family built bicycle frames. It's always nice to just be able to make a phone call and show up at their house and they take care of you. I've had very little problems with my bike, and the ONLY one's are my fault (taking a 4" travel bike and doing DH runs on trails that should have 6"+ of travel) and I'm heavy (240lbs) which doesn't help any. Ever since I've rode the bike on XC trails and such zero problems/issues.
i just thought it was funny saying they're 'hand made', when really about 99% of the bikes are fabricated basically the same weither its from a large factory in Taiwan or some dudes garage in IndianaSpunger said:Yeah something like that
Nah, I just mean the dad does most of the welding, kids do the design and product testing, but as far as I know the "kids" might be into welding now and building them. It's just a tight nit family deal. I know most everything is done locally (even their CNC machined parts) that go on the bikes.
Only the tritondh page seems to work in the menu at http://www.cortinacycles.com/home.html .the other buttons don;t react. ??
huh, so i guess the DH8 is no more?
I like what Cortina Cycles represents. They have made it by through the years at a small but reputable level. They have the potential to be bigger but Raul is somewhat of a traditionalist, he does things his way and won't change that even if it means making less money. They make great bikes in small qty's and put pride into each one. All three of the sons are great guys with values and Adrian & Daniel both are incredibly fast racers and solid & smooth trail riders while Esteban does almost all of the design work be it graphic or mechanical and he also does the team paint jobs on helmets and frames. Then they have some production in Mex but it's either performed or overseen by extended family members (whom I've met a few times and they are really nice). My only complaint is that Adrian never gets enough time to ride because they are all so immersed in the business of things. Which is only a half complaint because I appreciate what they are doing and their work ethic.
In addition to their new Triton, they are also about to release a new completely redesigned Joy Ride. Their old Joy Ride came out just as modern trail riding was born and although it was a great bike many people used them beyond the intended purpose resulting in additional maintenance (bearing failure) and in some cases frame failures. The new Joy Ride is built for modern aggressive trail riding and looks to be a very cool 6" bike!
In addition to their new Triton, they are also about to release a new completely redesigned Joy Ride. Their old Joy Ride came out just as modern trail riding was born and although it was a great bike many people used them beyond the intended purpose resulting in additional maintenance (bearing failure) and in some cases frame failures. The new Joy Ride is built for modern aggressive trail riding and looks to be a very cool 6" bike!
Their website is a brand new redesign and it just launched in the past week or so so not all information is online yet. Last I knew they were getting away from the DH-8 because it was complicated and expensive where the new Triton is simple and effective thus providing similar performance for less dinero. They are however using a DH-8 style linkage on their new Joy Ride 6" bike.zedro said:
