DJEHB Posted October 10, 2021 Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 When I look back at the bikes I’ve had over the years, the one that I have always regretted selling was my first hex back in around 2014/5. I find them to be the perfect balance between pure trials and street trials.. I particularly like the magura model as I do love the reassurance of the honk. After scouring the web, finding next to nothing aside a hex in Denmark and a frame kit in the USA I was going to give in to the shipping costs on one or the other.. until I did a final eBay check and one had literally popped up 30 seconds down the road! Fair to say the initial Rasta theme wasn’t for me… I’ll post photos of progress so far below. I am absolutely loving this bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJEHB Posted October 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 Step 1: sort out some whack angles, cut down the seat post, rim grind, TNN pads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJEHB Posted October 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 Step 2: Strip padding off ugly saddle, strip anodising off the headset, spacers, tensioner, bashring and seat clamp. new grips. fitted a trial zone front brake + rotor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJEHB Posted October 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 Step 3: fitted some try-all tyres… ruined the ride completely fitted a 90x35 stem… not for me sanded the saddle back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJEHB Posted October 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 Step 4: fitted a silver maggie, cousts, titanium bolts throughout the bike. titanium 16t bash fitted, 14t rear with trialtech spacers and new 610 chain. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJEHB Posted October 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2021 Step 5: Fitted a 120 x 17 stem, absolutely transformed the bike. Have dropped the frame and fork in for powder coating. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJEHB Posted October 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2021 She’s back from the powder coaters and looking purrrdy. Put some decals on to try make it look as close to legit as possible. Few other changes: - king headset - hashtagg lever - more titanium bolts I’m now eyeing up either building a matching front pro 4 wheel, or possibly going mental and getting i9 hydras and new rims. Still need to cut the steerer also. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadsP Posted October 28, 2021 Report Share Posted October 28, 2021 Woah! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James.Parr Posted October 28, 2021 Report Share Posted October 28, 2021 Looks really good!! Reminds me of the bike Martyn Ashton had, the yellow/white one. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted October 29, 2021 Report Share Posted October 29, 2021 14 hours ago, James.Parr said: Looks really good!! Reminds me of the bike Martyn Ashton had, the yellow/white one. I had the same thought. Looks great @DJEHB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJEHB Posted October 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2021 It really is similar actually. I did a very similar build last year with rattle cans, but the powder coat is a much better finish. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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