Ali C Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 Inspired just released info on the new updated Arcade frame ( seen here http://www.inspiredbicycles.com/inspired_arcade_bike_p76.php ) So I thought I'd pop out and get some pics of my bike in the sun. I'm super happy with how the paints come out, I really like black bikes but I have a soft spot for red bikes too, this is a cool "best of both" colour which really stands out in the sun. I'm using a selection of parts from sponsors so the spec is slightly different from standard. I'm super happy with how it rides and these MT7 brakes are the most powerful I've used! Should have some nice Hope cranks to replace my tatty ones soon 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldred_85 Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 I do rather like the colour. If if i were to ever spray a frame, thats the type of colour i'd aim for. Is the 2015 frame much different from the previous version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted April 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 There's a couple of differences, different yolks and a slightly longer headtube, more details are in the link I posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk24 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 kinda wish i waited and got an arcade rather than a fourplay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay T Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Mr C, That's one cool cat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Bike rides sweet dude. Theres a lot to be said about someone who takes care of their bikes set up. Ride soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 (edited) Looks good. Personally, I would rather see this paint finish than metallic. Edited April 20, 2015 by Rusevelt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 It'd be kind of biting the Fourplay red then though so it had to be a bit different. I'd totally ride a bike with that finish though, although that said I'm very much into the new Arcade colour. Photos don't really do it justice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guillermo Marin Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 (edited) WOW!! Edited April 20, 2015 by Guillermo Marin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paperclip Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Is that the wall that had the sideways on tiger before! What a image! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk24 Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 One question how come not many of the inspired guys run the Arcade cranks? think a bike like an arcade would suit a profile style crank much better than hope's. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 I'm using a selection of parts from sponsors so the spec is slightly different from standard. I'm super happy with how it rides and these MT7 brakes are the most powerful I've used! Should have some nice Hope cranks to replace my tatty ones soon One question how come not many of the inspired guys run the Arcade cranks? think a bike like an arcade would suit a profile style crank much better than hope's. Same reason he doesn't use the hope brakes which come as standard. Sponsors provide parts to use, so I guess Ali just works out in his deals what he rides? And I guess its personal preference too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk24 Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 Yeah I guess my taste is quite bmx influenced I just find profile cranks look the part and not really seen many 24 builds with a bmx style crank apart from my friends ashton ET. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted April 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 It's mainly a weight thing. I used to run bmx cranks but as my riding developed I've found I've had to make my bike heavier and heavier to cope (heavier brakes with bigger rotors, Hope rear hubs, heavier tyres etc ) and having steel cranks just felt a bit OTT and I wanted to claim some of the weight back that I'd gained and swapping cranks was an easy way to do it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk24 Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 what weight is your arcade at? should get rid of those heavy tyres that save some weight. ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted April 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 I'm not sure to be honest, roughly 11-12kg at a guess. I'm not getting rid of these tyres, they're too good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk24 Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 for a £100 quid a set they should be better than good. Im still desperately looking for a set of tioga comp 3's they were the tyre. Does the Arcade feel more like a Park/dj bike compared a fourplay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted April 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 I've had comp threes before, I'd never consider using them again I'd say it feels not much like a park bike, MTBs seem to think slacker head angles are the best and as a result I've never ridden one that felt good. I'd say the Arcade is very trialsy due to the short back end but more aggressive and better on the front wheel because of the steeper head angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk24 Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 Maybe but have you had the O.G comp three's that were made by Mitishibishi 24 x 2.35 the ones that wernt made by them were terrible but the old school ones were amazing and not £100 (A) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted April 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 I've no idea which I had but they were nothing special and had pretty flimsy sidewalls. I'd say the Conti are definitely the best 24" tyre on the market, but the best comes at a price unfortunately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk24 Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 They are im just pissed cause I cant afford to get them at the moment with buying a house and stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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