Todge Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 Just finished building my frame and recieved it from the Powdercoaters. Thought some people might like to see it and it might spur on some fellow members to build their own frames too, because its lots of fun Geometry is the same as the Ashton ET.Tubeset is all T45, including the machined headstock.Only brought in parts are the bb shell and v-brake mounts.Features 360 dropouts because they are the most logical was of holding a wheel securly.V-brake mounts brazed as close to the frame as possible, minimising flex.Weighs in at 6lbs. Ideally i would have prefered it to be a bit lighter, but 6 lbs is acceptable. I think I can get away with narrower seat/chainstays in the future.Brazed together.Specially made tensioner hanger thingy.Some pictures of the jig. Took longer to make this, but helped enure everything is straight. Built it around the ET Frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantham Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 nice one aron, some impressive work there! see you sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Smith! Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 Nice one, looks well nice. Is it 24"?Mat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 obviouslylooks the bollocks, like an ashton leeson crossbreed, get those into production with 4-bolt mounts for a reasonably price and it will be the dogs dangelies. ill buy one if its less than 200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Smith! Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 obviouslylooks the bollocks, like an ashton leeson crossbreed, get those into production with 4-bolt mounts for a reasonably price and it will be the dogs dangelies. ill buy one if its less than 200If you were talking to me, how is it obvious?I don't ride 24 or 26.. Mat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoppellStereo Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 sweet bike!! i cant wait to see it built! and it looks like you are going to have your own custom chain tensioner, cant wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Tupman Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 If you were talking to me, how is it obvious?I don't ride 24 or 26.. MatGeometry is the same as the Ashton ET.That kind of gives it away.Looks really nice, bit heavy but very sleek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 If you were talking to me, how is it obvious?I don't ride 24 or 26.. Matsame geometry as an ashton ET 24" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 Very Nice!!!Good work man - good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Smith! Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 I don't ride 24" or 26", I don't know much about them.Don't die over it...Mat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 Looks a beautiful job todge, muchos complimentos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the judge Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 Now that my friend is what I call swanky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexymike Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 bloody ellits the same rear end as a leeson, well dropouts and hanger, which are patented.did u buy them off clive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleee Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 Beezer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 bloody ellits the same rear end as a leeson, well dropouts and hanger, which are patented.did u buy them off clive?i agree but im not sure clive would care unless he starts to sell them, then he may be pissed off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Geary Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 Looks very nice, Looks very pro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swize Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 (edited) bloody ellits the same rear end as a leeson, well dropouts and hanger, which are patented.did u buy them off clive?i agree but im not sure clive would care unless he starts to sell them, then he may be pissed offYer I agree. Is it illegal if he doesnt sell them, just coppies the design for his own use? Edited February 17, 2006 by Swize Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 Excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomN Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 Now that's thee bees knees of freash minty pies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trials Boy Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 I love that frame mate! If only it was in 26" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave85 Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 Looks spot on Is the BB shell wider than normal by any chance? Just looks a little bit different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todge Posted February 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 BB shell is 73mm.I was unsure about dropouts, debating to use horizontal with snail cams or make some 360 ones. 360 made it easier to align everything and is a lot easier when using a v-brake, because the cable cant hit the top of the tyre.I wasnt sure whether Clive had a patent on the dropouts. I couldnt find anything on the patent search, but its not production so doubt it matter too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 Good work. It's basically a Leeson, which is no bad thing I guess. How much did it cost you in total? (If you don't mind me asking). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 That looks reaaally nice. The colour goes well too Make some mod frames, i'll test them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 'kin hell, before I'd fully scrolled down I thought that pic of the jig was the frame and that you'd done some nutso box-section seatstay/continued toptube thing. Made a pleasant surprise seeing how ridiculously f**king swish the real deal is.Good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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