hugh_b Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 (edited) Hi all. I was looking into buying one of these coustellier replica frames. However some people have told me that they are not as good as the real thing and some people have said they are frome the same factory just out the "back door" kinda thing. Can any one tell me what the facts r before i go buy this because i dont want a second rate frame? Also another option would be a toxsin, any feedback on this would also be appreciated. cheers-Hugh Edited July 17, 2005 by trialsntrials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobnobs Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 (edited) Its got a disc mount, which the original coust hasn't, or so ive heard. Edit: Thats the coust copy, not toxsin. Edited July 17, 2005 by Hobnobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducko Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 geta toxsin they are the best stock bike i have ever rode on they feel so nice for bumps sidehops etc and have a lovely clearence, toxsins are awsome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Motivator Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 Toxsin: 1085mm wheelbase, 71deg headangle, 385mm chainstays, +20mm bb Dunno anything about the coust reps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh_b Posted July 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 do toxsin have a website? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Motivator Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 do toxsin have a website? ← Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Garland Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 I went from a koxx 1040 to a Toxsin. Its improved my riding loads due to the extra length and I also find the +20m bb not too high but it helps on everything except gaps to rear wheel as they seem harder. I would reccomend one, although dont get it painted plain is best as the paint is crap and after 1 week scratched and chipping off they look pants, but its not all about looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davetrials Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 Hi all. I was looking into buying one of these coustellier replica frames. However some people have told me that they are not as good as the real thing and some people have said they are frome the same factory just out the "back door" kinda thing. Can any one tell me what the facts r before i go buy this because i dont want a second rate frame? Also another option would be a toxsin, any feedback on this would also be appreciated. cheers-Hugh ← I had a coust blag and it ridden f**king awazing and didnt seem to weak, i loved it, even the disc mount held out, get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexymike Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 Yes. ← well that was a waste of a post wat is it then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Motivator Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 Common sense; http://www.toxsin.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merseytrial Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 The only differences between the replica and the real thing are : 1. bb is about 1cm higher with the replica. So now the replica matches the real coust V2 2. The seatstays and toptube dont follow each other in an exact straight line. there is a little rise in the topetube making the frame about 5m m higher than the original. 3. Disk mount on the rep. Coust frames dent easy. So if you can stretch a little future I would buy a toxsin. But for £200 posted you'll get the best bargain going. If you have any more questions you can phone me on 0770 720 6 006. Nice one (N) adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotchDave Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 Coust replica?, I seem to have missed something?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai the Socket Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 That Toxin website is shocking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 That Toxin website is shocking! ← I'm afraid I have to agree with him Adam. By the way, I still owe you 20 quid. As for the Coust replicas/copies, they ride really nice and are identical in quality to the genuine Coustellier frames. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQuiT-man Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 Woooooooootttttt... that really is an incredibly bad site... (N) Amasing frames though it seems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-man Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 oh my god that site is apauling!!!! Is that cultiv8ed stan i see in the background on the riders section (N) B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thechink Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 get a real coust you lazy bum. coust r the winnor simon xxxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 get a real coust you lazy bum. ← Or he could get one with better geometry 60% cheaper. Difficult one to call... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotchDave Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 Will someone PLEASE tell me what this so called fake coust is???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davetrials Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 Check ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 Will someone PLEASE tell me what this so called fake coust is???? ← Yes. It is a copy of the Coustellier frame straight from the factory in Taiwan, with minor detail differences and a polished finish with no stickers. Adam knows the guy in Taiwan that gets them made. They are pretty much identical to the 'normal' Coustellier St Blaise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotchDave Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 Ok, thank you. Oh and I hate e bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishayton Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 your best bet would be to email stan shaw, his name is cultivated stan or something on here, he has a toxin now and used to ride a coust so he will be able to give you some advice im sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damon W Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 (edited) simply the toxsin 1 the end mine is: 1110mm wheelbase with echo urbans (Y) 385mm chainstays +20mm (roughly probs a bit less cos of my forks) and they are really really nice frames, with suprisingly good build qaulity for the price :sick: and the geometry is awesome for: taps sidehops gaps drop gaps transfers and general trials. the only thing is my general backwheel control is worse than on my t-rex! (Y) :) Edited July 21, 2005 by Dw@Hulltrials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davetrials Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 Its all very well saying that, but its a bit of a bias(SP???????) opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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