Rob Leech Posted February 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 300 seems awesome for that sort of control over your own design. Would you be doing some sort of breakage warranty with them or even a repair service? I'd rather the guy who made the frame re weld it and treat it if it did have a fail. I would more than likely write something up, sort of a manufacture warranty. A repair would be possible, but the problem with aluminium is that you cant re-treat it after its been treated. It would be basically like re-welding the whole frame and just giving it back, IE re-treatment would soften it. BUT, i have done quite a few repairs in the past that have been just fine for quite a considerable time. I would have to put a limit on it, obviously. A battered year old frame that finally gives up wouldn't be worth the bother in my eyes. Problem with that is if people are choosing something that isn't suited to their needs problems will arise. This would also have to be put in writing ^^^ But i'd of thought if you're wanting a custom frame that you'd normally base it on something your comfortable with. Cheers for all the comments peeps, very big help, Josh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Six months on manufacturing and material defects and you're up there with most big trials brands anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Six months on manufacturing and material defects and you're up there with most big trials brands anyway And what's required by law! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Always a bonus I suppose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Leech Posted February 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 And what's required by law! Indeed, thought this was the case . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 I'd happily pay up to £700 for a custom aluminium frame provided i got what i wanted with superior customer service and aftercare. No come on, that's more than Triton where you get superior customer service and don't need any aftercare You had one, didn't you? We get custom frames over here, they're about 200 quid. The only problem is that they're really custom as in you order a custom design and then they apply custom changes to it. The result is a frame which somewhat resembles what you wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 No come on, that's more than Triton where you get superior customer service and don't need any aftercare You had one, didn't you? We get custom frames over here, they're about 200 quid. The only problem is that they're really custom as in you order a custom design and then they apply custom changes to it. The result is a frame which somewhat resembles what you wanted. Mielec? Is much made by them any more? Not knowingly seen anything from them in a while, shy of the Heatsink 24uks (in terms of trials kit, anyway) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leistonbmx Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 You had one, didn't you? 2 or 3... I wish I had lots of money for custom frames Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Mielec? Is much made by them any more? Not knowingly seen anything from them in a while, shy of the Heatsink 24uks (in terms of trials kit, anyway) I'm pretty sure you can still order from them, not sure if you'd want to though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Oh god no - so many people that had said how they'd received frames up to 50/60mm out on the wheelbase etc. That pretty much spans the entire range of trials frame geometry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Vandart Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 (edited) And what's required by law! What's the score with the Koxx frames? Edited February 15, 2011 by Matt Vandart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirt jumper jake Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 I'd buy one, if you'd make me one thats 1100wb, 60bb 380cs 116mm rear spacing & full carbon top tube In all seriousness though, if you did go into business i would seriously consider it as one of my next frames, after seeing the qaulity of your previous one you made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 What's the score with the Koxx frames? "Please note that this frame comes with a 6 month warranty covering manufacturing and materials defects. Damage incurred from collisions and impacts with obstacles may have a negative effect on the outcome of any warranty claim." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p_ruskin Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Would you be able to build up a 24'' frame on your frame device thingy you told me about? Custom geo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Leech Posted February 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Would you be able to build up a 24'' frame on your frame device thingy you told me about? Custom geo? Yep, i designed the jig to be fully adjustable, so any wheel size with any geo can be produced . Josh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
multi tasking male Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 just saying, im looking to buy a new custom frame next year and have been looking for options and want one thats aluminium, so if build quality is good i would be more than happy to be a customer at £300+, definately get back with some more info on build quality and a company name will probably be in contact with you shortly or next year some time chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 "Please note that this frame comes with a 6 month warranty covering manufacturing and materials defects. Damage incurred from collisions and impacts with obstacles may have a negative effect on the outcome of any warranty claim." In all fairness, have you ever heard of a Koxx frame that was replaced under warranty? They even make their team riders pay for frames they snap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Presumably if it came out of the box snapped they'd replace it. Now, how to make it look like that's what's happened... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 In all fairness, have you ever heard of a Koxx frame that was replaced under warranty? Yeah, we've done a couple over the years actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 No come on, that's more than Triton where you get superior customer service and don't need any aftercare You had one, didn't you? Very true. But we have a strong currency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Yep, i designed the jig to be fully adjustable, so any wheel size with any geo can be produced . Josh. So if I wanted you to make a frame to take the 16" wheels off my sons bike you could do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Vandart Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 So if I wanted you to make a frame to take the 16" wheels off my sons bike you could do it? This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Leech Posted February 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 So if I wanted you to make a frame to take the 16" wheels off my sons bike you could do it? Yep, wouldnt be a problem . Cheers, Josh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Definately would be interested then, he's got a little specialized at the moment but would really like a proper trials bike as soon as he can get his stabilisers off so a custom would be a hell of a lot cheaper than the smallest monty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Vandart Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Definately would be interested then, he's got a little specialized at the moment but would really like a proper trials bike as soon as he can get his stabilisers off so a custom would be a hell of a lot cheaper than the smallest monty! +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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