Brettoll

Yeah I think a snow ride might be in order! Just waiting for the ok to pay up the final payment to Marino so I can actually get the frame before any of that happens..... Took him a little longer than quoted but hopefully he can come up trumps and send it asap as im itching to ride now.

Ha ha! Like this.. Also can't wait to see your new bits and bobs on your echo....infact I am just looking forward to having the weather clear and going out riding (once the frame arrives). Feels like ages since we last actually rode.

From a chainstay perspective the shorter it is the more clearance your rear wheel has as you rotate. From a bb perspective, not a clue.

The whole point of going custom is you want to avoid following the crowd and an off the shelf frame set up. Im 50/50 about having a really short rear end.....I used to enjoy riding things like the planet x Mk5 which was a little similar to this (infact 10mm longer at the rear) as it was manual-able and street enough without sacrificing some pure trials moves. I guess the proof in the pudding is actually building the thing when it arrives and seeing whether I was right or wrong with this geo. So watch out Reading!

Nope your not being old fashioned.... i'm being old fashioned!! I just cannot get on with the side hopping, long bikes that are about and decided to get something that was a little more street trials orientated (which is a lot more my style). So the 1025 is ideal as you can bunny hop it yet still allow it to feel comfortable on the back wheel. And Ross, those forks are going to look mint on it!!

Decided to go for a custom frame so I could get a perfect specification and a cool paint job for a steal of a price! Below are some pics of the initial design and some low res (until Marino gets his camera fixed/ a new camera) pics of the frame as it is at the moment! Comments are welcome, will put the complete spec up once I get the frame and build it Brett

That superman is savage! I would like to see a landing shot if you made it

Im sure if you ask nicely they will be able to sort you out with some stickers.... I would say matte stealth black and no stickers personally, but thats just me

I'm SOOO sorry Olly for my rushed post and the one spelling mistake I think I have ever made on this forum... And besides, as isitafox mentions, if you are going to correct me at least get your own spellings right ha ha!

Not on tarty anymore as they stopped selling them, hence the post. Thanks a lot for the rapid responses chaps.

Hi eveyone, I need some assistance with regards to the Pashley vee forks. I am having a frame built by Marino and he has asked for the following details for the vee brake Pashley forks (MHZ forks): Legnth axle to crown Offset / Rake Does anyone have any ideas what these figures are as I don't have a set to hand to measure. Thanks in advance. Brett

Yeah but look at how they gleam in all their lovely colours and are less boring than black..... If you want low weight I do agree, MG1's are spot on the money, especially where the branded versions are double that.

Not sure if this has already been suggested... Superstar Components Link The nanotech pedal is £42.99 unless you go for the Ti axle (£39.99 more) 17mm at its thickest point Platform size is 105x100x17mm LxWxD Fully sealed cartridge bearings - Replaceable Multi seal approach - Virtually maintenance free Concave body Replaceable grub screw grips Weight:446g Titanium axle equipped: 375g

Yeah I have emailed him some new geometry figures so lets see. Thanks for your input Leon

Loved that Zebdi actually, was a good mixture and was not bad at hopping with the right short stem and high bar combo. Soooo might have to re-jig and go for a 1025 wb with 385 stays (still keeping them stays a little short) I think with a slight less slack head angle than yours at 72 degrees. Im inclined to disagree on the bb rise, I can hop with a + bb and I actually managed to pop a little hop out of my TMS the other day. Even though I did look like I was about to load my pants. But it still achievable. My logic is keeping it at +10 its got a little more clearance than a 0 bb that can be countered with a slightly higher rise stem and bar combo (2 inch risers with a 15 degree rise stem perhaps) so again you get a little bit of both worlds.

Ok, im looking for something that is short enough to bunnyhop, but isn't a pain to keep on the back wheel.... So something that sits between MK1 t-rex I first had which was waay to short in the cockpit with 400mm chain stays, and something like the Ashton which could hop but still was inclined to be a more back wheel orientated frame. But I understand about taking the top/downtube legnth down and creating a shorter wb, just having a dunce day today. Well perhaps taking the wb down to 1025 but keeping the chainstays the same would create that shorter cockpit needed to make it more streety in feel? Any thoughts?? Also thanks for the heads up with the headtube angle, was remembering the old echo 74 degree'ers I used to ride, but geo wise they were a hell of a lot different. Perhaps taking it towards the 70 would be better

Ok that was speedy! Sent through my spec this morning to see if it was achievable and already hes got a CAD mock up.... Any thoughts on this? LINKY LINK LINK Also this is the colour I am looking at, but with a splash of pink for the stickers....

Yeah this is the problem with no flash on the office pc's so I can't look at the geo and clearance on a CAD system. So at the moment I am wildly throwing numbers into the air or making quick rubbish stick drawings with a protractor at my desk (im really busy today as you can tell) Will try the original plan (below) and work from there I think... • 1035mm Wheelbase • 385mm Chain stays • +10mm BB rise • 74 Degree Head angle • 74 Degree Seat angle Cheers again Ali Ha ha, well im having a quiet day in the office so its keeping me entertained. The only down side is no access to any online CAD sites due to our childish internet usage policy.... I need a new job

Cheers Ali. I might have a look on bikecad when I get home to have a play about see what the different variations look like Maybe start with something like this... 1035mm wb 365 chain stays +20 mm bb rise 73 degree seat tube 74 degree head tube

Thanks for that Ross.. To be honest, I saw a mod he made with an awesome smoke black frame (like the Koxx rims a few years back) so I have asked about that. Thanks for your input on the geo front, im trying to avoid too short (1010-1020) so stuck it at a 1035 with 385 chainstays as that was the wb and chain stays on my Ashton. With a 74 degree head angle and 110mm headtube. Also stuck in a little rise (+10mm). That should be ideal for me as its still short enough for a bit of spin etc, but I can also proper trials it a little bit. Found THIS site a bit of help too as it has an (old) but accurate list of some of the bikes I was looking at inspiraton from. Nothing is set in stone yet though so will definately look at shorter chainstays for a more street feel. Cheers, Brett

That's sweet! Ok im probably being thick but the only price I can see is the $250, which is for the frame but nothing about postage to the UK etc....I will send him a message. I will tap up some friends and get something cool made. Thanks for your help everyone

Thanks for that dude, how much was yours in total inclusive of shipping etc. Also where do you get your stickers made?

He does seem to be getting better and better, and price comparitve to a leeson is pretty much half. But obviously with Clive you get that good old British quality and service, as well as the experience from all the frames that they have built. Equally, I would be interested to find out what people think of Marino's work now and whether anyones had a real issue with theirs.. Most importantly, I haven't definately decided im going with Marino. Hence the reason for this thread, finding out a little more info about the frames etc so I can make an educated decision rather than steaming in and picking the first custom frame maker. Yeah I saw Leon's! Looks lovely and the kind of thing I am looking for (an old school street trials bike with some geo tweeks to suit). That is a nice colour, but im thinking of a matte black and dark pink decals (much to the amusement of some of my other mates who think im gay as it is for riding trials)

Yeah that is a good point too. Just looking at XE currency converter $250 currently stands at £155, but there must be other charges that are incurred like postage and tax. I just want to check a few points before I send in a design for a 26inch street beast! Its not that fact of need, I just want one. I could just buy a Hex frame if I wanted something "off the shelf". But its that taking all the best bits of all the bikes ive had and making something that is spot on for me, in the colours I want straight away that appeals.

Hi there, I am thinking of ordering a custom made frame from Marino one I have got shot of most of my TMS Evo 3 but I have a couple of questions. Obviously they can put together a design to your bespoke requirements, but: Do you think they would make custom forks (if you asked nicely)? With regards to colours, are you able to pick and choose? Can you have any custom decals put on there? How much is postage? Do you need to arrange all of the import tax as it is coming from Peru? Average postage waits? Any assistance you can all offer would be greatly welcome. Thanks, Brett