i like cunning stunts Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 (edited) Just built this as a little Xmas present for myself see if this bike can rekindle a bit of love for trials again.. Iv'e been messing about with the bar height today so will take a while to get that right. Plus due to using a TT freewheel on the rear and them raceface cranks my chainline is less than ideal. Just a couple of snaps how it looks now. Edited December 22, 2014 by i like cunning stunts 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldred_85 Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Might just be the offset straight blade forks but that head angle looks very steep. Nice looking bike still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HippY Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 how are the brakes? nice bike, black build just work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i like cunning stunts Posted December 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Might just be the offset straight blade forks but that head angle looks very steep. Nice looking bike still. Indeed it does seem very steep and twitchy should be good for some front wheel stuff.. Cheers how are the brakes? nice bike, black build just work Errmm i haven't actually been on the bike properley and they will need bedding in so can't really comment yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Gibbs Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 That's a lovely looking bike there mate! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dngr2self Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Looks good. I can see why they're popular. The excess steerer spoils it but its understandable if you're experimenting with the set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieWilliams Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Looks mint mate! Can't wait for my frame an fork to come 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Gibbs Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 How much was the frame and forks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i like cunning stunts Posted December 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Think £350 roughly.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christiaan Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Looks really good! Almost regretting going for candy red instead of black after seeing this. Is it an Archive? If not, what`s the geo? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Very tidy set-up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i like cunning stunts Posted December 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 It's an archive Christiaan I think the red looks good too but has to have the right coloured parts to go with it that's why I went with the black. Any pics? Cheers Rus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christiaan Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Here is mine, custom geo. How is your tyre clearance with the conti`s? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i like cunning stunts Posted December 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Looking good, tyre clearance is great on the archive frames. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Gibbs Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Is the chain line a problem because of the external bearings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i like cunning stunts Posted December 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Partly because I'm using a freewheel on the rear and partly because of the crank and the distance the front ring is from the actual arm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEON Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Pic of the crank area! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James281098 Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 I have the same problem, I ended up using a half link so that the wheel moves back slighlty more, although I asked for the chainstay lengthy which matches up with a 22-15 ration not 22-16, there is not much in it but I am going to change the rear from 16-15, I ran my wheel right at the end of the drop outs for a while which also worked good, and from seeing the marks on your drop outs, did you do the same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christiaan Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 I've used a halflink as well for a couple of weeks. Now my chain has stretched a little, so I removed it again. cs lenght is 365 now like I've ordered. Tyre clearance is 1mm on each side though. So it`s hard to keep it rub free... I can install a halflink again so there is more clearance. But that also means the cs lenght will be close to 375. When I order 365cs I expect it be able to ride that way without any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i like cunning stunts Posted December 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Just get an archive off ross? If he has any left?Pic of the crank area! Coming mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Gibbs Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Got me worried now as I'm putting a similar set up on my 24UK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEON Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 I think it's the Hollowtech and Freewheel combination. You don't really see it on street bikes, all the Inspired bikes with freewheels come with Isis bb/cranks, and I'm guessing they're at least 118mm, probably 128mm which is not a mountain bike friendly size. Hollowtech is made for mountain bikes but doesn't have the longer axle option unless it's a big dh bike with an 83mm shell. I'm assuming you're already using 2 spacers on the drive side of the bb? If so I think it's probably just the Hollowtech/freewheel combo. Freewheels put the sprocket pretty far out on the hub, where on a freehub body you'd have the sprocket half way in or further. Your sprocket probably sits a good 20mm further out than mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Looks great dude! Glad you're happy with it. Still got a couple of frame and fork sets left if anyone is keen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i like cunning stunts Posted December 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 I think it's the Hollowtech and Freewheel combination. You don't really see it on street bikes, all the Inspired bikes with freewheels come with Isis bb/cranks, and I'm guessing they're at least 118mm, probably 128mm which is not a mountain bike friendly size. Hollowtech is made for mountain bikes but doesn't have the longer axle option unless it's a big dh bike with an 83mm shell. I'm assuming you're already using 2 spacers on the drive side of the bb? If so I think it's probably just the Hollowtech/freewheel combo. Freewheels put the sprocket pretty far out on the hub, where on a freehub body you'd have the sprocket half way in or further. Your sprocket probably sits a good 20mm further out than mine. Exactly right im gonna run it see how it goes if its not working right il just get a different set of cranks.. Looks great dude! Glad you're happy with it. Still got a couple of frame and fork sets left if anyone is keen. Cheers mate thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 I think it's the Hollowtech and Freewheel combination. You don't really see it on street bikes, all the Inspired bikes with freewheels come with Isis bb/cranks, and I'm guessing they're at least 118mm, probably 128mm which is not a mountain bike friendly size. Hollowtech is made for mountain bikes but doesn't have the longer axle option unless it's a big dh bike with an 83mm shell. I'm assuming you're already using 2 spacers on the drive side of the bb? If so I think it's probably just the Hollowtech/freewheel combo. Freewheels put the sprocket pretty far out on the hub, where on a freehub body you'd have the sprocket half way in or further. Your sprocket probably sits a good 20mm further out than mine. Most of the full build inspireds I've seen come with those howitzer cranks and bb, which are mega wide and have loads of offset. The bb cups sit out a good 10mm either side of the frame, and the granny ring is therefore set quite a bit out from the bb shell, and somewhere near right for a freewheel rear end, rather than a freehub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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