walker Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 Just finished building this today. So far its been nothing but smiles. Its really short with the Rockman Spade forks on which makes it really good for spins. It holds manuals well but still feels really good on the backwheel. I super impressed with the way its come out! Sorry for the terrible pictures, don't know anyone with a digital camera! Spec Frame: Rockman Switch 4-bolt/disk Forks: Rockman Spade Disk only Front Wheel: Mavic XC717disk on Rockman BUB hub, sapim spokes Rear Wheel: Trialtech Sport rim on Hope ProII Trials, sapim spokes Tyres: Continental MountainKing, 2.2 Supersonic front, 2.4 Protection rear Stem: Hope CNC 110 Handlebars: RockBar Silver Seat: Selle Italia something-or-other. budget seat post Cranks: Monty 221Ti 175mm with 18T cog Pedals: Onza Hognesium BB: Onza ISIS Headset: Sunline Parallel Contact Front Brake: Hope Mono Trial 180mm Rear Brake: Magura HS33 with CNC Rockpads on a smooth rim - works really well! Hope you like it, its great fun to ride! Andy OUT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew C Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 Nicest 24" i have ever seen. Only thing i would change is the bars for some TrialTech Risers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker Posted January 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 It's a 26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew C Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 (edited) It's a 26 Sh*t the bed i completly forgot em well then the bars are a good choice then. :$ Edit: I feel like a dick now Edited January 23, 2010 by Andrew C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Gibbs Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 Those rockmans are really starting to grow on me! Especially in orange! Need to change up the build though its abit compy for street riding IMO. Looks cool though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mata22 Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 very nice, dropout and rear end reminds me of zebdi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canardweb Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 Video? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Trials 31 Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 Looks really good, like it alot. Just needs a pivotal or mini seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cai Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Looks really good, just needs a pivotal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraPalmer Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 wait there must be something wrong - this looks like a real bike!? AWESOME!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 It looks nice, but also it looks like the frame was designed for no seat, and then had one stuck on as an afterthought... Shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker Posted January 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 looks looks looks, suppose you dont have to look at it when your riding it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpanzyyyy Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 I love that a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 looks looks looks, suppose you dont have to look at it when your riding it quite a naive response I think... Anyway - why is the top tube that low - it makes no sense? It's not so you can tuck more because of the seat. Just seems a bit of a missed opertunity to make a frame that looks amazing... Still I'm sure you will shred on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker Posted January 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 I agree with you Rowan, they didnt get it bang on first time round, but its a great little frame for the money in my eyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 I'm looking forward to seeing you bunnyhoping this bike Andy. I don't like the look of the seat or the bars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Good to see an orange one built up, looks sweet. Only thing I'd change would be to cut the seat tube itself down a bit, spin the post around and slam the seat a bit more. They just look sorta weird somehow with that much seat tube sticking out, was the same with our grey one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker Posted January 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 (edited) Yeah, I had it spun around with the idea of doing that, but i just thought I'd try it with it standard for a bit, I can actually sit on it which is nice. Will see how it goes and whether I need the extra clearance. Just had my first proper ride on it in Birmingham with Matt Burrows. Seems good for taps, gaps and spins. Bit of an all-rounder really. Edited January 24, 2010 by walker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mehukatti Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 What's the wheelbase with that fork? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Sweet looks spinny and flicky geo wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Burrows Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 I had a ride on it today, and was really impressed! Having a shorter wheelbase and slightly more upright position just seemed to make it easier to place the bike where you want. Made my short adamant feel very trialsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker Posted January 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 What's the wheelbase with that fork? Measured it at 1050, a 45mm rake fork would put it to 1060 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cai Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 Seems good for taps, gaps and spins. Not another TGS frame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 Sorry for the bump but I just got this pic and couldn't resist: Dropouts are always a big giveaway. Pulo anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 Aye they're the exact dropouts they used on the Phase bikes and the old Saracen frames. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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