{"product_id":"crupi-catalina-2-0-expert-xl-cruiser-race-frame","title":"Crupi Catalina 2.0 Expert XL Cruiser Race Frame","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCrupi Catalina 2.0 Expert XL Cruiser Race Frame\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  The Crupi Catalina 2.0 Expert XL Cruiser Race Frame is a completely redesigned BMX cruiser race frame built for serious competitors who demand precision, strength, and speed. Hand-built in the USA, this frame carries Crupi's proven race-winning geometry forward while introducing key upgrades including wrap-around seat stays, a slightly shorter seat tube, and a built-in Disc Adapter - no axle-mounted adapters required. With a 20.625\" top tube, it is sized for riders between 5' and 5'5\", making it the smallest size Cruiser frame featuring a 1-1\/8\" integrated headtube.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Every detail of the Catalina 2.0 is engineered to maximize stiffness and power transfer. Seamless drawn 6061 T6 butted tubing, tear-drop-shaped chain stays, and squared-off tube ends deliver a frame that is light, rigid, and built to win. Whether you're racing on the local track or competing at the national level, this frame is the foundation for a championship-caliber cruiser build.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Built in the USA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every Catalina 2.0 frame is individually hand-built in America - a hallmark of Crupi's commitment to quality and craftsmanship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20.625\" Top Tube:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for riders 5' to 5'5\" - the smallest Cruiser frame size in the Catalina 2.0 lineup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6061 T6 Butted Tubing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seamless drawn 6061 T6 aluminum butted tubing delivers an excellent strength-to-weight ratio for race performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-In Disc Adapter:\u003c\/strong\u003e New integrated disc adapter eliminates the need for axle-mounted adapters - compatible with Tektro, TRP Evo, TRP Slate, and all Shimano hydraulic disc brake kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrap-Around Seat Stays:\u003c\/strong\u003e Updated seat stay design adds stiffness and a modern race profile to the rear triangle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTear-Drop Chain Stays:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tear-drop shaped chain stay tubes create an exceptionally strong and stiff rear end for maximum power transfer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSquared-Off Tube Ends:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tubing is squared off at the ends to increase welding surface area, improving joint strength throughout the frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParallel 3\/8\" (10mm) Axle Slots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Axle slots run parallel to the ground so frame geometry remains consistent regardless of rear wheel position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThicker 3D Drop-Outs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reinforced drop-outs provide extra stiffness for disc brake use while still accommodating standard chain tensioners for easy wheel installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eV-Brake Compatible:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brake posts are included for compatibility with all V-Brake setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1-1\/8\" Integrated Headtube \u0026amp; EB24 Euro BB:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a 1\" integrated head tube and uses a traditional EB24 Euro bottom bracket standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCrupi Catalina 2.0 Expert XL Cruiser Race Frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Crupi has been building race-proven BMX frames in the USA for decades, and the Catalina 2.0 Expert XL is a testament to that legacy. Every frame is hand-built to exacting standards, meaning you're getting a level of quality control and craftsmanship that mass-produced overseas frames simply can't match. The updated geometry and built-in disc adapter make this frame ready for modern race setups right out of the box, while the bulletproof 6061 T6 construction ensures it will hold up through seasons of hard racing. Riders and parents who know BMX racing know the Crupi name - it's trusted on tracks across the country at every level of competition. If you're serious about cruiser racing, this is the frame to build around.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Product Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTop Tube Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.625\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRider Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5'0\" to 5'5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrame Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeamless drawn 6061 T6 butted aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeadtube Standard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-1\/8\" Integrated (1\" integrated head tube)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBottom Bracket Standard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEB24 Euro BB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAxle Slot Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/8\" (10mm), parallel to ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDisc Brake Compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTektro, TRP Evo, TRP Slate, all Shimano hydraulic kits (Hope, Avid \u0026amp; mechanical kits do not fit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRequired Disc Rotor Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120mm (Crupi Disc Adapter Kit required)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eV-Brake Compatible\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes - brake posts included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrame Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpert XL Cruiser (smallest Cruiser size)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-built in the USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat disc brake kits are compatible with the Catalina 2.0 frame?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eThe Catalina 2.0 Expert XL is compatible with Tektro, TRP Evo, TRP Slate, and all Shimano hydraulic disc brake kits. Note that Hope, Avid, and all mechanical disc brake kits do not fit. You must also use Crupi's Disc Adapter Kit along with a 120mm rotor for proper fitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo I need a separate disc adapter to run disc brakes on this frame?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eThe Catalina 2.0 features Crupi's new built-in disc adapter design, eliminating the need for axle-mounted adapters. However, you will still need to purchase Crupi's Disc Adapter Kit and use a 120mm rotor for the system to work correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat bottom bracket and headset does this frame use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eThe Catalina 2.0 Expert XL uses a traditional EB24 Euro bottom bracket and features a 1-1\/8\" integrated headtube (with a 1\" integrated head tube). Be sure to source compatible components when building up your cruiser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size rider is the Expert XL frame designed for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eThe Expert XL Cruiser frame, with its 20.625\" top tube, is designed for riders between 5'0\" and 5'5\". It is the smallest size in the Catalina 2.0 Cruiser lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre Crupi frames available in different colors?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eYes - the Catalina 2.0 Expert XL is available in Black and White frame colors, each offered with a choice of Black\/White Fade, Red\/Black Fade, or Blue\/Black Fade decal options. Because these frames are hand-built in the USA in limited quantities, specific color combinations may be on backorder. Contact Crupi directly to be added to their priority list for your preferred configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow are Crupi frames shipped and is assembly required?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eThe Catalina 2.0 Expert XL ships as a bare frame only - no components are included. You will need to source and install all parts (headset, bottom bracket, fork, etc.) separately. 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