mehukatti Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Why almost all the current street trials frames are 24-inch? Like Inspired, 24UK, etc. How hard it would be for these manufacturers to make a 26" frame with similar properties (seat tube, street geometry). I think there are a lot of people who would like to build a modern street trials bike, but don't want to go the 24" route. I think for a modern street trials bike, the wheelbase should be 1050-1055mm ie. a bit longer than on old school bikes (like Zebdi etc.). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 There are a couple about and a couple in the pipeline too Watch this space, things should start appearing soon with a bit of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 i think you'll find the idea is being looked into Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Owen. Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 There is one or two about. For example the czar freetrials is an attempt, the ashton justice and some leesons are 26". Im still a 24" lover though. 20" wheels are obviously too small, and 26" i dont think are as flicky or fun as 24" wheels! 24 is the way forward, hence all these 24" frames and riders! Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1a2bcio8 Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Why almost all the current street trials frames are 24-inch? Like Inspired, 24UK, etc. How hard it would be for these manufacturers to make a 26" frame with similar properties (seat tube, street geometry). I think there are a lot of people who would like to build a modern street trials bike, but don't want to go the 24" route. I think for a modern street trials bike, the wheelbase should be 1050-1055mm ie. a bit longer than on old school bikes (like Zebdi etc.). Are not Curtis and Pashley 26" frames of a similar relative geo? Forgive my ignorance if I'm way off the mark... I loved my curtis frame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endohopper Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Does Mr.Deng realise he could make a killin' by setting his frame jigs up for another batch of Echo Pure 2004 's ? Failing that , I guess Base's TA26 is the poor man's version - having almost identical geometry , but with a huge weight penalty . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Owen. Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Does Mr.Deng realise he could make a killin' by setting his frame jigs up for another batch of Echo Pure 2004 's ? Failing that , I guess Base's TA26 is the poor man's version - having almost identical geometry , but with a huge weight penalty . Truth! I would be very tempted! Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Deng could make a killing re-making anything more than a year old, seeing as on TF they suddenly get gifted godlike status? e.g. Zoo pads, older Echo rims, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duck Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 There are a couple about and a couple in the pipeline too Watch this space, things should start appearing soon with a bit of luck Ashton Diamondback - blatently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Shrewsbury Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Me and dave at inspiredbicycles are working on one atm. Not sure when prototype will be done yet though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Ashton Diamondback - blatently Well, obviously there will be a new Ashton, but that's not what I was on about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_ Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Me and dave at inspiredbicycles are working on one atm. Not sure when prototype will be done yet though. Oooooo, sounds very interesting. Personally I prefer 24" for that style of riding, not that I can ride it atall, but the shorter WB you generally run with a 24" makes spinning easier. Akrigg is a good example of just how good 26"s are for street though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceman Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Well, maybe 24 is the in-thing now? It's very versatile. But honestly, I still think 26 is better. Maybe my body is thin so 24 is just nice for me. I used to ride the Author a-gang, a 26'' street-trials frame (designed by Czech rider Jaromir Spesny). It's very easy to pull up cos the top tube length is so short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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