Carlperkins Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 i think it looks awesome, really nice detail in the metal, built in booster, very lightweight and nice colour. graphics arent everyones cup of tea but i like them. arent rockman frames really easy to break though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockman Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 i think it looks awesome, really nice detail in the metal, built in booster, very lightweight and nice colour. graphics arent everyones cup of tea but i like them. arent rockman frames really easy to break though? yes, kortz 2.5 in 3 months for me, driveside chainstay/bb yoke pretty much cracked right through, now in possession of tartybikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Interesting how the new Rockman 26" Liberte has a +55 BB opposed to the Slate XL's +70. Just like the Sky 2 was +70 and the new Koxx Kloud is +55. Hoooooppppefullly fingers f**kin crossed they are realising high BBs arn't the magic cure to being a good rider and are lowering things to a sensible number. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigman Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 I love it! Don't mind the graphics really, but LOVE the colour, If I could afford one I would consider it, although its a shame that you need to have short rake forks to make the wheel base somewhere reasonable, Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 (edited) Those graphics should EASILY come off with nitro thinner. Edited April 27, 2012 by Greetings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Prattley Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 i really like those graphics haha i think its a good idea .. if the frame was black rather than orange i think it would do them a few more favours but nevermind as for the lack of disc mounts i say thats a good shout .. anything more than a mod running duel disc is a waste of time in terms of any serious type moves .. i think rockman are nonto a winner here .. if i had the cash i would probably buy one to be honest .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OAP Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 I wonder if Rockman actually know their market and what their customers want?.... obviously not with this, another hideous frame job. Never had anything against Rockman frames, apart from the graphics, but IMO this just shows they are copying other brands and because they don't know what people want, painting up and decaling their frames with any old crap. Awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TROYston Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 I think the next rockman frame to come out, will be pre-cracked. Tarty will put: Cracked to save hassle mid ride. Cant actually believe that tarty wrote that on the description 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 Hoooooppppefullly fingers f**kin crossed they are realising high BBs arn't the magic cure to being a good rider and are lowering things to a sensible number. I agree, just think Rockman should look at releasing their own geo's as against following what Koxx do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 Regarding +55mm BBs, it could just be that RockMan are also targetting a different customer base rather than the "I want an expensive high BB light frame" crew? It's not like Koxx were the first to do a frame around +55mm - the Neon X-Ray, Echo Pure, Echo Pure SL, Onza Genesis and Ozonys Curve are all +55mm BB, and there's plenty of frames that are +/-5mm too. To me it just seems like they're making a pretty sensible decision in terms of making their own version of something that's obviously pretty popular. As a result, I'd say that was exactly what customers want? I don't really agree with how RockMan and other companies copy Koxx/Try-All so much, but it seems a bit weird to take so much of a pop at them for using a BB height that the vast majority of other manufacturers were using before Koxx were... With the Slate XL I was under the impression that was made under direction from Ben Savage - as a result it would suggest that Ben wanted a higher BB frame, so they made him one. I wouldn't say that was them directly copying Koxx. Shane - didn't you break one of the older style BB yokes rather than this new version? Can't really remember as it wasn't something I had much dealings with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_Trials Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 It's quite nice, glad it doesn't have disc mounts. True comp bike, just the graphics are a bit poop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunta Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 Too bad they don't offer it with the vee posts like I had on my slate2, that integrated booster is a good design I like the finish on them too, the geo is great too Ugh I want one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
err Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 i like the graphics altough i think they'd look better in black personally. makes me want a 24 even more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeymoped Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 i surprisingly like the look of this frame even the graphics and the welds look super clean but i would want the option of running a rear disc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Will they/you(taty) be bringing outa full build? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Papasnap Maher Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 As far as i know..yes they will. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalRobbo341 Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 I really don't understand that line on Tarty's site - 'with water transfer graphics displaying the frame's tube lengths - handy if you damage a tube mid-ride and need a replacement.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostrider88 Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 it´s called joke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalRobbo341 Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 it´s called joke I thought it was..just wanted to double check ahah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockman Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Shane - didn't you break one of the older style BB yokes rather than this new version? Can't really remember as it wasn't something I had much dealings with. that one, and then the Rockman Slate 2 yoke aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Vandart Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 They Should put an arrow leading towards the bb yoke saying Crack occurs here-------------> Hahahahahaha! I think its shite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rupintart Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 (edited) - Only available in anodised Orange, with water transfer graphics displaying the frame's tube lengths - handy if you damage a tube mid-ride and need a replacement. :bow: Edited May 8, 2012 by rupintart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Papasnap Maher Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Anyone bought one yet?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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