Inpulse Bikes Uk

[aust]

Thank you for all the interest i have had via email.

I have been in talks with Cedric and have decided to give support to atleast two 20" riders and one more 26" rider from the UK. Everybody get your emails in with as much information as possible and you could be on the Inpulse UK team for 2010.

Being on the Inpulse UK team offers lots to the rider, from riding on a top of the range bike, to performing shows across the UK.

I also plan for the whole Inpulse team to meet at some point in the summer, to train together and make a team video and photos.

There are a lot of opportunities with Inpulse, thank you.

fontenoy is a name that rings in my head ever since aurelien just tipped the uci world title off me when i stacked it on the last section !

lovely bikes !

Edited August 28, 2010 by aust

[nathie wafie]

Any news on this? Avaliability in UK etc?

[Ali C]

Very strange decision

[craigjames]

Very strange decision

What was Ali? Sorry if i've missed something. Seems strange nothing more has been heard about Inpulse.

[AdamR28]

Any news on this? Avaliability in UK etc?

Been speaking with Cédric and we should have something sorted out, frames due in a week or so if all goes well

[isitafox]

Been speaking with Cédric and we should have something sorted out, frames due in a week or so if all goes well

Rough idea on price?? Not sure if I'm keen on the look of the 26 yet but the 20 looks good!

[Mark W]

Bit of frame info:

Wheelbase: 1080mm

Chainstay Length: 380mm

BB Rise: 45mm

Head Angle: 70 degrees

Centre of BB shell to top centre of head tube: 640mm

Weight (including tensioners, bashring and bolts): 1.796kg

[Luke Dunstan]

I think the frame looks pretty nice, even better with a spray job...that colour is

[craigjames]

I think the frame looks pretty nice, even better with a spray job...that colour is

Slack head angle and short reach, aimed at the shorter rider? Seems a slightly out of trend set up, but if it works

[Mark W]

Not necessarily - sort of puts your body in a bit more of a neutral position in a way? Would make it a bit more nicer for rolling/2-wheel moves (e.g. on natural) than most other frames out now...

[Greetings]

That's a REALLY odd head tube angle.

But at least it's something different.

[Paperclip]

Theres cosmetic room for improvement, but I kinda like what there doing with the geo Im not 100% with it though Maybe a wee bit of adjustment on that side also could benefit there frames, but there not looking bad, the booster looks good, Its not stupidly light either so it may last longer than most and offer value for money, I say go for it inpulse however until the cosmetic side is delt with and the slight alteration of the geo I dont think id want too spend my money on there frames just yet, the front end dosent quite do it for me either.

Is the headset internal or external? I cant tell

[Mark W]

Internal.

The frame's basically Aurelien's "signature" frame, so it's got geometry he likes. I'd imagine they wouldn't want to change any time soon. The head angle is also sort of in keeping with the new frames from Rockman and Born that feature a 70.5ha.

[haydon_peter]

I don't like the idea of having a bash guard mounted to the frame like that...

[Luke Dunstan]

I don't like the idea of having a bash guard mounted to the frame like that...

That's what I just thought. I'd probably remove it and run a standard bash ring.

[anzo]

Sooo ermmm...Was this frame used previous to the photo or was it packaged in concrete?

[Mark W]

Not used, but not ideal either - was a 'nice' surprise when we opened them That's why there's about £50 off RRP on it.

[Paperclip]

There still fairly heavily priced up too other frames on your site mark, To me the frame its self aswell as the company isnt up too scratch yet The graphic's look pretty poor and the frame dose look a bit 2004'y to me....

They havent done a right lot too launch the frame either In my opinion other than this topic of that dosent really help much its mainly about what being sponcerd by the company could offer rather than benefits of the frame itself.

How many have sold mark? And other than anyone who rides for them have you any feedback. . .

[Mark W]

Disliking the graphics is naturally a personal thing and doesn't really say anything about the company itself. Having seen them in person they actually look really cool. Because of the overall matte finish, seeing the gloss parts makes it seem almost like you're sort of cutting into the metal or seeing further inside it - it actually works really well.

It seems funny how people complain about how flexy and weak a lot of new frames are, then a frame that's designed to be as stiff and solid as possible comes out and it's "Not up to scratch"? Aurelien and others tested the frame fairly extensively before it was launched (which in itself is pretty amazing in the current 'bang out as many frames as possible' trials world), and bearing in mind it's just them - i.e. not having a large backing, or having a 'known' brand name to rely on - they couldn't really afford to put out a crap frame. It's definitely different to what else is around, but again, it's pretty easy to find comments of "Boring/Generic/Same old" whenever any new frame comes out that doesn't break the mould in some way.

Regarding promotion of the frame, I believe - from what I've seen - that Joe and Nick were planning on taking the importers role for Inpulse, and had that plan carried on I'm sure it would've received more hype. However, for one reason or another that plan didn't happen so I think it left the company/frame in limbo, to an extent. It's not really anything that could've been changed by either party though, so it doesn't really matter much. For me, the main thing is that it's a frame which has been pretty nicely designed, and is designed with performance in mind. I'm the first to admit that I'd like it if there were certain aesthetic changes, but that again is a personal thing rather than a valid basis for saying "they're doing it wrong".