RobinJI Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 (edited) Just got my Iolo frame this morning after 6 week weighting for it to be made. And Im extreamly impressed, Its even more gorgeous than I was expecting. Its rides gorgeously to put it simply, everyting just feels smooth and well, nice.The main differences to a 'normal' 24" trials frame are the horizontal dropouts, Internal hose roughting, rear break on the underside of the stays and guard under the left chain stay.Frame alone pics Edited November 2, 2006 by Dont you Just Hate it When... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Papasnap Maher Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 WTF is up with that seat Change that and yer, will be quite nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A!! Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Yeah the frame is very nice, and so is everything else on it. But i'm not so sold on the seat, it just doesn't look right with the rest of the bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinJI Posted November 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Haha yeah, Its one of those old plastic BMX seats, looks a lot better in real life, but it'll be gone for a black skinny roadie style one soon, just as my mate blue V8s will be changed for my grey ones when he gives them back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Smith Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 looking smooth, although if that seat was brown it would look a lot nicer!ash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roly Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 really want to see some better pics (without the seat!) Looks pretty cool but the top tube is so steep. I can't get in touch with Iolo guy, my phone won't dial his number but why did yours take 6 weeks, does he do it part time or just a waiting list? How much was it if you don't mind me asking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleee Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 By internal cable routing you mean hole's in the top tube? bit fiddly to get the hose to come out when setting up or has he addressed that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyw Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 'Kin mint!...Apart from seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddy Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 By internal cable routing you mean hole's in the top tube? bit fiddly to get the hose to come out when setting up or has he addressed that?nope, theres an 8mm tube inside the top tube i saw this at iolos the other day and i must say i am seriously impressed with the quality much better than any of the other frames hes made (not that the others were bad quality) bike is looking ace maye, it does look allot better in real life than in those pics though lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 what he said ^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johneh Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Looking Shexy, especially the forks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 (edited) Looks awesome from what I can make out, but can you grab a few higher quality pictures at some point?Very nice work! edit: Also, what are the vital statistics of that? And what size is that frame? Edited November 1, 2006 by rideside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houseface Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 very nice, i like the seat colour actually how i 'contrasts' the other colours few q's:what metals does he make them out of?how much around are they?are they light?cheers steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredrico Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Thats the sex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlynnP Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Really nice frame you got thereThe internal cable routing is an awsome idea.Not to sure on the forks or the seat though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caleb Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 tioga mc lite seats are the dogs, and go v well with black frames, only like £16 new too.noice bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishy Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Jiz factor 20/20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 so f**kin nice! reminds me of a pashley, bit of old school. just to my taste! im jealous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinJI Posted November 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 (edited) Yeah, the hose goes through an 8mm tube inside the top-tube. I'm really impressed with the quality of the frame, its amazing. Even better than I was expecting really.The frame set me back £385 and I think the bike so far has only worked out as about £750 for the full build!The frame rides insanely nicely, its really weird, there appears to be no downside to it, Its suprisingly really nice for pure trialsy stuff, yet spins, bunnyhops and manuals insanely.Its made of T45 steel (same as curtis) The Geo on it is:1050 wheelbase with those forks. (yeah, long for a 24" but it works well)380 rear end (adjustable between 370 and 390)25 BB rise73 head angleOh and as I mentioned above theres a gindplate/guard under the left chainstay that goes right around the back of the BB and down the first few inch's of the right chainstay. Will get some pics of it properly when I can get the camera back of my mum.The 6 week weight was because he was busy for 2 weeks then needed 4 weeks to build and paint the frame, not bad if you ask me, and well worth the weight.I'll get some better pics tonight probable when I get home from college. Edited November 2, 2006 by Dont you Just Hate it When... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 Bike looks great, but im unsure of those forks on it!! I'm curious how much does 6 weeks weight weigh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinJI Posted November 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 Well the bike about 25-30lb I think. Meh, blood dyslexics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davetrials Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 i will tell iolo to take it off you unless you change that seat, get a sella xlr looks beast outerwise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Pearson Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 I'm going to reserve judgement on that until saturday when I've had a go. So you best be in Taunton bright and early meladdie!But yes, the seat... am I really gonna have to be seen with you? Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinJI Posted November 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 I'm going to reserve judgement on that until saturday when I've had a go. So you best be in Taunton bright and early meladdie!But yes, the seat... am I really gonna have to be seen with you? Rich Not sure how earliy I can get a lift in really, shall try for about 9:30 at the latest though, Unless I can Blag my bike onto the 6:30 bus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johneh Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 Hopefully I can get into Taunton on saturday too (im a friend of"dont you just hate it when", but I have work til 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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