spode@thinkbikes Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 A new demo season, brings a new set of bikes. Thanks to our sponsors Tarty Bikes, Dave and I now have a new bike each, and our previous bikes have been upgraded a little to match, giving us two almost identical bikes each, for show-time redundancy. The bike (top) which is currently stickered up, has the following specs:Echo HeadsetEcho Forged CranksEcho Bottom BracketEcho HubsEcho Low-Rise HandlebarsEcho VP PedalsSimtra ST-1 FrameSimtra StemGu Bash GuardTensile FreewheelKMC Kool ChainHope Mono Trials Discs, Front (180mm) and Rear (200mm).Onza Hog RimsMaxxis Minion Rear Tyre Maxxis Bling Bling Front TyreAside from colour (Dave having blue handle bars and hubs, Spode having red), Spode is running an 18/16 ratio and Dave is running 18/18. Spode is running a dual ply tyre on the rear, while Dave's is single.In front, you can see my backup bike, which I haven't stickered yet, so you can see what it looks like sans decoration. The difference here is Revell Rims, front Hope hub and rear DMR Revolver.You'll notice I'm running quite a few stackers on the front of the newer bike, as it has the low-rise instead of high-rise bars. I'm fiddling around to see what I feel more comfortable with - but I'm tempted to change to high-rise, to match the other bike.For more pictures, and a few shots of our disc bedding in session, see this gallery.These frames are currently on offer for the rest of this month for £150 - we highly recommend them. They are without a doubt the best stock dual disc frame solution currently out there, with the mount position at +40mm, for 200mm discs without the need for adapters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 look lush mate is the darker one the latest colour alternative to blue?really tempted by one thats for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrAsHeR Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Stunning bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishy Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Super sweet bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt middler Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 They look lush. I would prefer a maggie on the rear. Like the colour schemes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 They look sweet but as my sig says ewwwwwwwww rear disk lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLeacock™ Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 I like them both One with red wheels and marmite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spode@thinkbikes Posted February 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 They are both the same colour - that's why I put them at different angles so you could see how the light catches it.It's a very dark grey, verging on black. A true graphite grey. The previous frames had a green/blue tinge to the grey. That's why I upgraded the second bike to match. My previous frame is still going strong with no cracks, which I'm impressed with considering I killed my KOT frames within 6 months...If you prefer a Magura, fine, go for it - it's nice and stiff and I imagine it would work well. Rear discs aren't everyone's bag, but anyone who has jumped on my bike has been pretty impressed by how nicely it locks. If I'm not mistaken, even Ashton has moved to rear discs. I'm not here to start a disc battle Anyone is welcome for a test ride, so get in touch if you want to try them. We have a free training session on March 16th, which I'll put details up about later, where you can give all of the bikes a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Winton. Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 18/18:o ?Nice bikes like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve@banbury-trials Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 (edited) If you prefer a Magura, fine, go for it - it's nice and stiff and I imagine it would work well.do you know if wide rims such as try-all will fit with a maggie with new pads?i was just wondering as the tartybikes website says this frame has a 94mm brake spacing.also ,do you find the length a issue,or are you super tall so it rides nice for you?steve Edited February 20, 2008 by banbury trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spode@thinkbikes Posted February 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 do you know if wide rims such as try-all will fit with a maggie with new pads?i was just wondering as the tartybikes website says this frame has a 94mm brake spacing.also ,do you find the length a issue,or are you super tall so it rides nice for you?steveBoth Dave and I came from 1060wb KOTs and we are fine with it. I'm 5'10, he's 5'9. Rob is 6'6 and he's fine with it too. I personally find wb to be pretty irrelevant - it's the cock pit size that matters, and that can be adjusted with a combination of different bars and stem to get where you feel comfortable.I'm not sure on the rim brake front - I'm sure Tarty Bikes will be able to help you in that dept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve@banbury-trials Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Both Dave and I came from 1060wb KOTs and we are fine with it. I'm 5'10, he's 5'9. Rob is 6'6 and he's fine with it too. I personally find wb to be pretty irrelevant - it's the cock pit size that matters, and that can be adjusted with a combination of different bars and stem to get where you feel comfortable.I'm not sure on the rim brake front - I'm sure Tarty Bikes will be able to help you in that dept. thanks for the reply,i meant the cockpit length,i should have said.what length stems are you and dave running?im about your height so it'll give me some ideas as i may get one of these frames.i'll give tarty a ring in the next day or two cheers,steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Cox Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 nice rides spode, looking real sweet good luck and i hope thinkbikes flourish further this year you may even see the light and go back to rim brakes. disks always seem to suck, especially coated in gravy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 (edited) Whats with the risers on the steerer tube? are you trying to improving the ride over your 2007 rig, or are you just experiementing? i assume the geo for 2008 is the same as 2007. Edited February 20, 2008 by Rusevelt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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