Salsa's El Mariachi Ti Frame is their top-of-the-line hardtail, boasting their double-butted 3Al/2.5V-titanium tubing for a frame that's as light and lively as it is amazingly durable and smooth. This beauty is versatile, too, with a head tube that's compatible with tapered or straight steerers and clearance for big 29 x 2.4-inch tires in the rear. Plus, Salsa's geometry features super-short chainstays for impressive singletrack agility with excellent stability and balance, while Salsa's Alternator dropouts let you run your choice of a geared or singlespeed drivetrain. The El Mariachi delivers day-in, day-out, versatile, reliable performance and it's perfect for long singletrack sessions and expeditions. El Mariachi. The perfect soundtrack for singletrack.