IOLO Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 So about 6 years ago I ran a company for a year. Called iolobikes.com I taught myself how to build trials frames. and had no machinery at all, i made my own Jig and fillet brazed all my frames. through a random series of events and adventures I ended up working as a bike builder in canada for a couple of years. I have learnt to Tig weld too. and built quite a few bikes since the iolobikes days, some road bikes and a couple of dirt jump frames. so anyway this is my first trials frame for 6 years. I made it from a new type of stainless steel that we have been using for about a year on road bikes. its not like the reynolds stainless, that stuff was super brittle and not so fun the work with. this stuff is strange, its strong as hell, but if you really try and bend it, it will do so without cracking. also discovered you can squeeze a tube to half its size, and when released it goes right back to how it was. so stainless steel trials frame... YES, and as soon as they released some bigger dia tubes I ordered them . geo 1045 wheelbase 380 ish chainstays (18t - 15t) 73deg head angle 25mm BB rise weight 1650 grams / 3.6 lbs (including dropout inserts and bolts) click link to see album ! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151293586271081&set=a.10151293585591081.513165.718806080&type=1&theater please let me know what you think. thanks Aran. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalRobbo341 Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Looks great, hose routing is superb! Looks so clean as well, hope to be doing something like this myself soon too! Just started an apprenticeship and been given permission to use the work shop, when ever I want, all I need is a jig and some tubes! Good job though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 (edited) Oh my god, that is absolutely stunning. Ever fancy building more like the good old days, let me know... Edited October 22, 2012 by Skoze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Wow. That looks gorgeous, sounds super strong and the weight wasn't as heavy as I was expecting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 +1 on the list of customers if you happened to decide to make more That is a thing of beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Sooo nice and such a clean job, that mounting of the hose splitter is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AndrewEH1 Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 (edited) Awesome! I love the finish on it too! Any thoughts on rear disk tabs? Or is that something you ruled out to make it simple/stronger? Edited October 22, 2012 by AndrewEH1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 I approve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.N.G Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 It's beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Nicely done dude! Looking forward to seeing it built up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dunstan Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Is it wise making chainstays in 2 parts? I have no idea, but just wondered? P.s, looks AMAZING, great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazykid009 Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Fancy making up another one? Would definitely love to have one of these in my life! Get in contact if you do, am without doubt in for this! Got a few nifty ideas I would love to see on a bike too, so if you feel a bit a bit experimental, let me know! James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Stunning craftsmanship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Fancy making up another one? Would definitely love to have one of these in my life! Get in contact if you do, am without doubt in for this! Got a few nifty ideas I would love to see on a bike too, so if you feel a bit a bit experimental, let me know! James I can't imagine something like that would be cheap!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazykid009 Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 But it would be a one of the kind sexy mo-fo! Plus, being steel it would last a long time, and take a lot of abuse. Knowing my history, an investment into a frame that is going take my riding is a worthwhile one! See what happens, but definitely want one! If not, may have to go to Marino. Would be great to have a Uk made frame, that I can help make my own, and input throughout the build process! Hey ho! I can wish! haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 You just need to stop buying pre-f**ked rigs, you're not some kind of bike destroying machine dude haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Would be great to have a Uk made frame JAF bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazykid009 Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 You just need to stop buying pre-f**ked rigs, you're not some kind of bike destroying machine dude haha. JAF bikes. Hmm, you make a very good point! You just need to stop buying pre-f**ked rigs, you're not some kind of bike destroying machine dude haha. Not always pre-f**ked.. my pretty much brand new Inspired is already starting to piss me off! It's more about the luck I have when riding that causes breakages! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Leech Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Absolutely LOVE it! I can't remember seeing any other stainless trials frames, may well of been before my time, which is a shame. Kudos to you and that lovely bit of work squire . Josh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam_bremner Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Looks amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOLO Posted October 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Awesome! I love the finish on it too! Any thoughts on rear disk tabs? ? yea, it doesnt have one because i wanted rear magura or brakeless setup. on my hardtail i made a simple sliding disk mount bridged a small tube from chainstay to seatstay. aran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 isnt stainless steel not more likely to crack? looking great btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 (edited) looks lushhhh. now go and ride it! forgot to say, i really really like the dropouts and the internally routed splitter. excellent work! Edited October 23, 2012 by Ash-Kennard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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