Toby Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Right so after riding mod for a lifetime i thought it would be a good idea to give stock ago, got frame, forks, stem, cranks and bash 2nd hand for a good price, stole some bits from my mod and spent loads on other new bits that i needed. Had trouble getting chain tension/lining up brake mounts which is common on this frame, had to run a half link chain with new snail cam bolts with spacers (as you will see) So flicky and light and looks the tits! Bodge job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy83 Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 yes looks well nice toby,couldnt possibly think who you got the frame off. really like the raw look.wouldnt mind trying it when i cu next if that ok?so you got rnd the chain tension problem,it always was a pain in the arse youd think for how muck koxx frames are they would pay more attention to the brake mount position.really like it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i like cunning stunts Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Bike is lovely but if you value what you look like run a normal chain with one half link instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dd Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Was this Hugh B's old one? Looks ace. Strange that you are having problems with chain tension/alignment unless you are running some strange and not typical stock gearing. I think my rockman slate 2 is the closest thing to this frame's design/geo and I did not have a single problem using 18-15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy83 Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Was this Hugh B's old one? Looks ace. Strange that you are having problems with chain tension/alignment unless you are running some strange and not typical stock gearing. I think my rockman slate 2 is the closest thing to this frame's design/geo and I did not have a single problem using 18-15. it was my old frame,i was running 18-15 and had a problem with the driveside brake mount getting the clamp high enough to sit on rim nice.i had a old levelboss and had the same problem with that aswell.they must have a welder with a dodgy eye or broken tape measure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristaps Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dd Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 it was my old frame,i was running 18-15 and had a problem with the driveside brake mount getting the clamp high enough to sit on rim nice.i had a old levelboss and had the same problem with that aswell.they must have a welder with a dodgy eye or broken tape measure! Ah, I see. So stupid of them! I had that problem with both side on my Yaabaa stinger becauseof awkward chainstay lengh. Does it happen even with a stretched chain? Try to move the wheel a little bit left of centre so it's lower? I recommend to get it running with full link chain or atleast 1 half link. Tobi - half link chain will kill you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Posted January 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Half link chain is not staying, half link on order, was just so i could ride sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Raw finish looks so much sweeter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 I've riden that bike before when smithy83 had it and it really is the best bike i've ridden, so much control on that thing. Preferred it with the graphics though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.tattoo Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Bike is lovely but if you value what you look like run a normal chain with one half link instead. ??????????????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Posted January 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Was able to ride for the first time today, why didnt i change to stock sooner? such a brilliant bike to ride, was still able to pop out a 47inch sidehop and done a up to front gap i would of never touched on my mod plus taps are so effortless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Bike looks lush! Really really nice - big fan of these especially stripped Half link chain is not staying, half link on order, was just so i could ride sunday You've ordered a half link, despite the fact you've got about 80 of them there already?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Very very jealous, looks lovely, want one of these a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Was able to ride for the first time today, why didnt i change to stock sooner? Hehe, mods and stocks are good for different things I find, very fun to ride both ) Bike looks awesome btw! Silver and black always looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Posted January 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 (edited) Bike looks lush! Really really nice - big fan of these especially stripped You've ordered a half link, despite the fact you've got about 80 of them there already?! Pins are hollow and holes in the links, so i doubt they will stand up too much Cant wait to get out on it again, havnt been this pumped to ride in ages Bike looks awesome btw! Silver and black always looks great. Cheers, simple colour coordination always works best Edited January 24, 2011 by Toby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiDsOn15 Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Right so after riding mod for a lifetime i thought it would be a good idea to give stock ago, got frame, forks, stem, cranks and bash 2nd hand for a good price, stole some bits from my mod and spent loads on other new bits that i needed. Had trouble getting chain tension/lining up brake mounts which is common on this frame, had to run a half link chain with new snail cam bolts with spacers (as you will see) So flicky and light and looks the tits! I Sex Wee'd A Lil Bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry_harris Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 whats the spec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikee Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 Nice. That frame looks good raw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Posted January 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 (edited) whats the spec Wheels: rockman bulb hubs on rear rockman rim and front try-all rim, white trial-tech rimtape Forks: trial-tech Headset: echo sl Stem/bars: try-all 3d stem on try-all carbon bars BB: reset titanium Cranks: rockman 175mm Bash: trial-tech titanium Freewheel: echo sl Pedals:1 year old try-all superlight caged pedals Chain: now running 3/32 k180 kool Brakes: 4 finger lever maguras on croco yellows and try-all tpa's Snail cams: echo tr im guessing its around the 9kg area Edited January 27, 2011 by Toby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalopS Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Pretty prefect bike Toby. Cant wait to move to stock this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Posted January 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 (edited) Pretty prefect bike Toby. Cant wait to move to stock this year! Weighed it the other night on a fish scale thing which isnt all the accurate was telling me between 8.6 and 8.7kg so i think it could be anywhere between 8.8 and 8.9kg Edited January 29, 2011 by Toby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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