SamKidney Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 (edited) Its been well over a year now since I laid up my last bike after Radfest 2013 and sold it on. Work commitments, getting my car, and generally just settling down into "life" outside of education took time and money. Now I'm in a pretty happy situation financially, I figured I'd get another bike built and travel round the country a little with it and see some old and new faces. It'll take time as I'm building it week by week but it would be nice to see it progress on here for all to see, with suggestions on the way! I've already purchased the frame, a Rockman Slate XL: And as of tonight these immaculate Trialtech Sports! Next on the list is a headset to have the fork properly fitted to the frame, and then a stem and handlebars to complete the frame set as it were on which the rest of the bike can be built around! Im still looking for much of the above, if you have anything that may interest me see my wanted thread and give me a message. Looking forward to getting on the bike again Edit: Headset and bottom bracket sourced and bought! Frame kit and associated bearings essentially complete. Spec so far: - Rockman Slate XL - Trialtech Sport 4 bolt 26" - Echo SL headset black - Try-All 127.5 ISIS BB Edited February 10, 2015 by SamKidney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 Nice to see you back in the game lad. Ever a stalwart of a yorkshire group ride, which sadly don't happen anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted January 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 Nice to see you back in the game lad. Ever a stalwart of a yorkshire group ride, which sadly don't happen anymore Cheers mate. Many of the Scunny/Donny lads ride together still? Had a an absolute ball with everyone the last few times before I stopped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 Nice to see you're back mate. This Summer will be the onnnnnnnnnnnnne! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 (edited) Cheers mate. Many of the Scunny/Donny lads ride together still? Had a an absolute ball with everyone the last few times before I stopped. Yeah we do, sticking to street bikes through winter while its slippy and shite, we were out crimbo eve and got to Rock City a fair bit as well. My echo 24 is undergoing a light makeover, so will be ready for the warmer dryer weather Edited January 6, 2015 by bing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted January 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 Yeah we do, sticking to street bikes through winter while its slippy and shite, we were out crimbo eve and got to Rock City a fair bit as well. My echo 24 is undergoing a light makeover, so will be ready for the warmer dryer weather Im planning on sorting myself something street/bmx following completion of this, if you're all still heading to Rock City then give me a shout. Hull way every weekend and its only a 20 min drive for me. Nice to see you're back mate. This Summer will be the onnnnnnnnnnnnne! Be great to see you Dan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted January 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Mounts faced and threads chased during a quiet hour at work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted January 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 (edited) Frame received the same treatment. Bottom bracket and headset also installed. Do I remove the frames graphics? Edited January 11, 2015 by SamKidney 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Chapman Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Remove graphics !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 I'll get on with removing them soon. Had to spend some money fixing the car so it will be a week or two before any more moneys spent on this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdubz Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 All the donny lads Are still very much in the game sam! Bit on the wet + windy side at the moment though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted January 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Still very much on the look out for parts for this, in dribs and drabs. Sourced a crankset/freewheel/bashring but in need of a stem and bar to "complete" the frame set as it were. Anyone got any of the old NO-WAR Try-All Carbon Bars knocking around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waybe2014 Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/topic/189659-for-sale-10-off-till-end-of-week/#entry2622862try all no war bars here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials26 Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Have tryall carbon bars and some 150x30stems - drop me a message if you want them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted February 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Going to be selling this, no motivation to finish it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 It's only because you're ill at the moment dude, you'll want to when you feel better Sam mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waybe2014 Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 If i'm correct you only have bars stem wheels and pedals. If I were you I would finish the bike as cheaply as possible and get out riding. You'll soon find out if you want to carry on riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted February 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) I need wheels tyres a crankset bars stem and brakes along with associated bits to complete it. All money I currently want/need to spend elsewhere. If it doesn't sell I'll finish it later but at present the money would be lovely. Edited February 10, 2015 by SamKidney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Just think about summer rides dude! And radfest slash tarty days 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbertlemon102 Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 I don't know you personally, but from the gist I get, I want to see you riding this whip at tartydays with all the lads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted February 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 I'll finish this but only with money I have extra after everything else. I'm not dipping into my car fund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted March 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Well, it's built.. ish. Waiting on my snail cams, axle bolt washers and some fresh grips and forks. Does anyone know who can make me up a steerer brace/extension for my Karbons? Too short by around 25mm and while I've bought new forks I love the feel of the Karbons and would like to have them there to use when I wish... Crankset was a right bitch. My freewheel had been installed with both a bashring and spacer behind it. Took the piss to remove! Used said spacer behind my driveside BB cup and fitted freewheel with the bash and everything aligns in perfect harmony.. How are people rating Trialtechs pads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted March 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 She's done! Rides brilliantly. Spec is. Rockman Slate XL B1K3 eklipse fork SL headset Tryall 3D stem Trialtech bars Tryall BB Trialtech SL cranks and bashring Jitsie freewhweel Breath pedals Try all/breath front wheel Tryall K2/Rockman rear wheel Tryall shift front Minion rear Racingline brakes front and rear full TI kit TR clamps Coust pads front and rear The forks have impressed me initially. Properly stiff and with not much rake they make front wheel moves super easy.I apologize for the gash photo, phone camera is kak 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbertlemon102 Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 IMAG0362.jpg kak You better have bought a tartydays ticket or I'll set dann on you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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