ok, i posted pix.

http://www.eyelashout.net/downloads/MTB/bikes.html

and the word under the "E" logo says ELITE

and here is Easton's web site with the 7005 tubing and the Elite is there.

http://www.eastonbike.com/TUBE_SETS/tubesets_7005.html

hooray, what a journey.

now what the hell is easton?? looks like its a UK company.

anybody know?