forteh Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Its been a while since I put any photos up and the spec has changed alittle. Weight is a fair bit heavier, but dont notice it whilst riding and the extra stability from the rain king over the rubber queen (where all the weight has come from) far outweighs the extra 300g on the back wheel Currently 9.1kg. Geometry is 1085wb, +35bb, 385cs, 72°ha, dont know the reach off the top of my head. Rides very flicky with a fair amount of spring in it, some people complain it feels too light though Sorry for the crap photos, theyre off my phone Homemade tensioner If you want a speclist just ask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max-t Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Its been a while since I put any photos up and the spec has changed alittle. Weight is a fair bit heavier Forteh in adding weight shocker To be fair that bike rides really lightly and needed some extra beef any way Always loved the look of it though and I wouldn't say no if you were getiing rid of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted February 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Forteh in adding weight shocker To be fair that bike rides really lightly and needed some extra beef any way Always loved the look of it though and I wouldn't say no if you were getiing rid of it I know, think I need to go have a lie down* But I do have a stable rear tyre so its all good, and to be brutally honest, at my level of riding (about gutter level I think is fair) you cant really notice the extra couple of hundred grams. If I ever get rid then Ill bear you in mind *I could easily get it sub 9kg again with the addition of a lightweight rear tube and a set of carbon bars, alloy nipples and a ti/al fasteners would save a fair amount aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Nice and simple/subtle looking and even a bit old school'y. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i like cunning stunts Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Love it mate good choice with the rain king aswell, rubber queen shouldnt even be compared to it. How long have you had the frame? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Kinda reminds me of the Curtis T1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Good to see its still going! Gotta be 6 or so years old now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted February 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Good to see its still going! Gotta be 6 or so years old now? Pretty sure its and 06 frame, the oldest components are about 15 years old now, average component age has to be at least 5 years! Still got no dents and only a couple of minor scufs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i like cunning stunts Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 (edited) Damn i need one of these How much do these set you back these days then? Edited February 9, 2011 by Jake-Ansell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted February 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Damn i need one of these How much do these set you back these days then? Pretty sure you can still get them from gaz, custom geo and about 700 quid I think; quite a waiting list though. Pm gaz and see what he can do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyota200x Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Super nice. Love the tensioner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Vandart Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 I fekin love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Very nice frame there, don't see mmuch of them about now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzatrip Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Ed youve added weight!!! still whenever i ride that bike is soooo nice to ride, the spring in it is amazing would get one if i could afford the uber price tag. Ride soon buddy Tris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted February 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Cheers for all the comments peoples, have to get out riding more this year Ive never seen another triton in the flesh, its always a point of interest, often people recognise the bike but havent got a clue who I am Tris, to be fair its weight I should have had to start with, the stability of the rain king is just lovely compared to constantly fighting with the rubber queen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Looks lovely... If i could ever afford one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted February 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Looks lovely... If i could ever afford one Frame was only 300 quid Good luck finding another one second hand though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsmax04 Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 This is stunning! Really like the idea of that tensioner too. looks really strong. Whats going on with the non-drive side on the king? Some sort of spline? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 This is stunning! Really like the idea of that tensioner too. looks really strong. Whats going on with the non-drive side on the king? Some sort of spline? Its a disk tab mount, king hubs have removable disc mounts for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 Looks pretty ratty. A nice bike in disguise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted February 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 This is stunning! Really like the idea of that tensioner too. looks really strong. Whats going on with the non-drive side on the king? Some sort of spline? Its a disk tab mount, king hubs have removable disc mounts for some reason. Almost right, its an old disgotech hub that king now call the universal. Basically there is a bolt on disk adaptor that can be changed if you want to change disk bolt pattern - I think its legacy design from when not all disk manufacturers adhered to the ISO standard. King do dedicated disk hubs aswell Looks pretty ratty. A nice bike in disguise Pfft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Almost right, its an old disgotech hub that king now call the universal. Basically there is a bolt on disk adaptor that can be changed if you want to change disk bolt pattern - I think its legacy design from when not all disk manufacturers adhered to the ISO standard. King do dedicated disk hubs aswell Pfft I knew what i meant The bike is stunning, i have a naughty titanium fetish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Wooow! The old Triton! One of the earliest! Glad it's still running! I will be glad to offer you a new frame with a discount as you are the retro owner PS: I guess nobody knows what "Deema" stands for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted February 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Wooow! The old Triton! One of the earliest! Glad it's still running! I will be glad to offer you a new frame with a discount as you are the retro owner PS: I guess nobody knows what "Deema" stands for Hehe, Im far from a retro owner, Ive only had the frame for 30 months now, it is one of the original frames from 06 though Unfortunately I cant see me braking it, Im no where near good enough!! Geometry and weight suits me just right aswell. Actually what does 'Deema' mean? Always wondered if there was a story behind the name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otacon Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 This bike is the only reason i'd ever ride trials again. If i owned that exact bike, that one. Id ride again, its just so fun to ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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