tomturd Posted April 15, 2005 Report Share Posted April 15, 2005 (edited) Press Release Submitted by Krien Dawson of vario-bikes. Vario, established in the French Alps since the early 90’s is primarily known as a constructor of Freeride and Down Hill mountain bikes. However, a closer look at Vario’s history will show a healthy interest in Trials, with one of the best known and most distinctive trials bikes, Vario’s legendary Tibo frame, being part of our back-catalogue. For 2005, Vario are delighted to announce the release of the natural successor to the Tibo, another bike designed with the help of another uncannily talented rider called Tibo. French rider Tibo Veuillet, recently described as the “Cedric Gracia of Trails” is well known for his showmanship and joie de vivre. Tibo started working with Vario’s engineers over two years ago on the new trials platform, now known as the Styx. His combination of showman riding style, and competitive abilities (resulting in 5th at World Cup and 12th place at the World Championships in 2004), make him an ideal development athlete. From Tibo, we were keen to discover what tomorrows trails platform would look like, and we then set about integrating these elements into the Styx. For the newer generation of rider, looking for a longer reach on the bike, we have made the Styx available in two lengths, 1045 and 1075 MM. The bottom bracket is a one piece CNC’ed marvel, designed around a 100mm shell width, which offers maximum rigidity and stability. But the most distinctive and talked about feature, is undoubtedly the “monkey grip” arrangement of tube that make up the “top tube” on the Styx. This has led to a frame that is both sensibly light, strong and described by Tibo as “springy yet controlled – the frame offers a very confident feeling” From the first series of prototypes, as seen at The Cycle Show in London last September, came a raft of changes, both to improve the ride characteristics, and to ensure maximum strength. The process continued through the winter, ultimately resulting in a production frame that Tibo Veuillet and Vario are happy to put our names to. Retail Information: Availability: The first limited production run will be available from Vario, via it’s authorised dealers, (please see www.vario-bikes.com for a full list) before June 2005. In the first instance we will only be supplying frames, finished in pearescent white. In the longer term we intend to make a fully built bike available with matching fork and components selected by Tibo. What’s Included: As with all Vario frames, we include a quality semi integrated (also known as “no-stack” headset) with all frame sets. With the Styx frame we have chosen to use a 100mm bottom bracket shell width, however we are aware that this is not an item most shops will keep in stock. For this reason we are including a FSA Downhill ISIS BB (worth upwards of £50) with every frame. Frame Retail Price: £399 (including Aheadset & BB) Tech Spec’s: Wheelbase: 1045 & 1075 mm Chainstay Length: 385 mm Head Angle: 72° BB Position: +30 mm Frame Weight (L): 1.950 kg Edited April 16, 2005 by tomturd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspired Dave Posted April 15, 2005 Report Share Posted April 15, 2005 “springy yet controlled – the frame offers a very confident feeling” I have a sneaky feeling this is a bit of a mix up in translation: The frame is by no means 'springy', in fact, it's probably the stiffest frame I've come across!! I'd hazard a guess that Tibo means that with the geometry as it is (with a 30mm bb rise and not overly long wheelbase) 'nimble' or 'agile' would sound like a more appropriate description :S. Can't wait to get my hands on one, and if anyone moans about this frame being un-original or too generic, I think I'll cry!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardman Posted April 15, 2005 Report Share Posted April 15, 2005 Dave how can people call it unoriginal, it looks fantastic, for s minute their I would have bought one, if it hadnt been for the fact its an intergrated-ish headset jobbly. It looks so much difference from the competition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totaltrials Posted April 15, 2005 Report Share Posted April 15, 2005 (edited) It looks to me as if it's the ugliest frame on the market. How does it ride? Tibo already snapped one of his, I let you know. Wher is the seat? And what was wrong with the old varios, they where the best. :blink: now look what they have done, this thing has come from a humans brain :( how? Phil. Edited April 15, 2005 by totaltrials Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted April 15, 2005 Report Share Posted April 15, 2005 How does it ride? Tibo already snapped one of his, I let you know. ← Frame development rider in knackered test frame shocker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totaltrials Posted April 15, 2005 Report Share Posted April 15, 2005 Frame development rider in knackered test frame shocker? ← Exactly :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totaltrials Posted April 15, 2005 Report Share Posted April 15, 2005 Nothing wrong with it like, just saying tibo has already snapped one, maybe he done a 20ft drop. I still have my old vario anyway :blink: , they where the days. Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted April 15, 2005 Report Share Posted April 15, 2005 Fair enough, I just meant we don't know which version of that frame it is (like how the production Woodstock is the Mk.8 or 9 or something ridiculous...). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic Balls Posted April 16, 2005 Report Share Posted April 16, 2005 who's the importer? looks different :( :blink: adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Arnold Posted April 16, 2005 Report Share Posted April 16, 2005 the red frame is a lot older than the silver frame pictured, just look and you can see the differences. i remember seeing those top two pictures a long time ago, looks like they have modded it alot since then :( ta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspired Dave Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 who's the importer? ← Vario UK :( But they will be available through selected retailers soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trials Star Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 That frame is so nice, i want one now, might see what there like - popular and what people think, could get one. (Y) Mat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkrider Posted April 24, 2005 Report Share Posted April 24, 2005 That frame looks really nice, and so does the paint job :shifty: Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn24 Posted April 24, 2005 Report Share Posted April 24, 2005 Sam here, thats the ugliest frame i've seen (well mostly) but it looks like it should be on like a construction site or something hoisting scaffolding poles from roof to roof. Probs rides really nice but looks gash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benno Posted April 24, 2005 Report Share Posted April 24, 2005 To Dave or Ad: That description of the headset has confused me a little, is it internal (ie has cup inserts for the bearings to sit in) or integrated (the bearings sitting directly in the frame)? Looks niceeeee, especially in white, and it's great that it comes with the headset and bottom bracket! +30BB and 1045 wheelbase? sounds lush to me, that'd be pretty much what i've been looking for! :) ben (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted April 24, 2005 Report Share Posted April 24, 2005 Hey Ben, Thats something we need to speak to Vario about to confirm, but we're of the understanding that 'Semi-Integrated' means 'Internal' - which is good! Cheers, Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benno Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 Sweet (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towler Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 Looks different, take that as a good or bad thing because i'm not sure on the design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Geary Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 ummmm,i think the frame look's a bit ugly,but i bet it ride's sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 It looks to me as if it's the ugliest frame on the market. How does it ride? Tibo already snapped one of his, I let you know. Wher is the seat? And what was wrong with the old varios, they where the best. (Y) now look what they have done, this thing has come from a humans brain :) how? Phil. ← Phil you big moaner. It looks nice - looks original and like a serious piece of hardware. I like the sound of the geometry as well. Nothing was wrong with the old Varios, and I still have mine too. Wouldn't mind having a ride on this one though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne-king Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 should be my next frame hopefully (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai the Socket Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 Wher is the seat? ← Since when did every 26" bike have to have a seat? The Pitbull being a prime example. Also I think it looks sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bendee Posted May 10, 2005 Report Share Posted May 10, 2005 i think phil was joking. not a fan of the frame personally, will have to see what daves rides like when/if he gets his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totaltrials Posted May 10, 2005 Report Share Posted May 10, 2005 Phil you big moaner. It looks nice - looks original and like a serious piece of hardware. I like the sound of the geometry as well. Nothing was wrong with the old Varios, and I still have mine too. Wouldn't mind having a ride on this one though... ← Well done Ian, glad to see your not a zombie. Is this a "trials" frame or a "trails" frame, I'm still confused by the topic description. Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomturd Posted May 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2005 Well done Ian, glad to see your not a zombie. Is this a "trials" frame or a "trails" frame, I'm still confused by the topic description. Phil. ← I should know better :"> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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