Rob_P Posted January 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 F me sideways that looks sweet as a nutt!!!!!!!!Steve whats the geo etc, any idea of price...?You may be getting a phone call later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Bleech Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Damn that frame gonna be popular...will be interested to know the geo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
011001000110010101110010 Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 If Gary at Curtis made more than 1 frame a month, then Id got for one of those just to be different. But as he doesnt, go for a leeson. I own a curtis and I would be the first to admit that the leeson is better but I love my bike and it rides identical to a mates 24 leeson. Just be prepaired to wait and cough up the money, but you will not regret it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich4130 Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 ohoh thats well nice, I'm interested, if its got enough material in it, be cool if it was like 5lb, would last agges!Liking the low standover height, has a kind of BT look about it, means nothing really, but very few of those cracked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatsink Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 New Photo:The Geo of this first 24UK frame is very similar to that of an ET. Some subtle changes and new ideas have been tried, and the key things geo wise are a 10mm longer wheelbase and 10mm higher BB. We thought we'd take the opportunity to experiment slightly with the geo at first. But I have yet to decide on the final geometry for the batch of frames about to be made. From talking to riders so far, it might be the best idea to play safe and stick with the ET geo at the start up for the first batch of frames. I've got some geo details for the ET, but can anyone do some research to see what they think it is?Frame design wise, the similarities with BT frames are well observed. This frame is made from the same grade of Alu, and the tubing geometries, junctions and gusseting (including some armour type gussets on the underside of the downtube to protect the BB and Head tube from impact) all conform to the BT frame design philosophy which has proven to give excellent long life.Weight of this first frame is 2122g, or 4.68lbs. A sensible weight for robustness but without being tank-like!I really want to make this street tough frame more affordable than anything similar that's gone before. The test is that the price be fair enough that I would buy it myself, and I'm notoriously careful with my money when it comes to Bike components! The price will be on my website when the info page goes up.My aims are the following for this 24" frame compared to the now discontinued ET: Longer Life Frame, Better Price, Great Customer Care. Hopefully the bright blue with white decals is a fresh and fitting vibrant new colour scheme that matches our intention of injecting new life into the 24" scene.The plan from here is that this frame belongs to a certain rider on TF who will be building it up from this weekend onwards. I won't name the rider for now so that he can have some peace from PMs etc to give him time to get the bike completed!Friday evening I will be adding a info-packed page to my website on the 24UK frame. Including the complete geo of this first example and loads of close up photos. As you'd imagine, there is a considerable amount of money involved in placing the required minimum order of 10 frames. I imagine there will be plenty of riders interested in getting their hands on this frame first, so there won't be any hanging around. On my site, alongside all the frame details I will encouraging online preordering. If I can get the majority of the money upfront from this weekend onwards then it will really help grease the wheels to getting these frames here within the next couple of weeks.For all future information on this frame, including the price - Check out my website from Friday, Jan 20th 10pm Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_P Posted January 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 (edited) Yeah ONE Bt cracked, firstly owned by Matt staples, Steve and Jack so it didn't really have a easy time Steve: If all goes well funds wise I WILL be buying one, put my name down!! £220 Edited January 19, 2006 by Rob P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomN Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 That Street 24 is sexy as pie, reminds me of the original blue Base frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_P Posted January 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 (edited) Bump? Any more comments on the 26 to 24 thing?24UK for the win!!!!!11 Edited January 20, 2006 by Rob P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boon racoon Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 If Gary at Curtis made more than 1 frame a month, then Id got for one of those just to be different. But as he doesnt, go for a leeson. he makes 9 / 10 a month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davetrials Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Wonder how many dengs companies make in a day lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Tupman Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Wonder how many dengs companies make in a day lolI think it's more of a case of how many frames made a day arn't made by them So Rob are you going to buy this 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
011001000110010101110010 Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 he makes 9 / 10 a monthOk, my bad. Last time I check he was talking about an 6-8 month waiting list. But seeing as things look like they have changed then good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_P Posted January 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 So Rob are you going to buy this 24*Nods* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 looks fantastic any chance of it coming to australia ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatsink Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 It could be easy to get hold of one very soon. Tim at ExpressiveBikes is going to be bringing a 24UK from the first batch to Australia, with a view to making them available to buy in the immediate future.Stevelooks fantastic any chance of it coming to australia ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 sounds good, Tim is a nice guy got my pads from him, might have to get a frame from him soonish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatsink Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 All the info is now up on my site.Including a rather special offer Stevesounds good, Tim is a nice guy got my pads from him, might have to get a frame from him soonish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 The Heastsink frame looks trialsy, im astounded, very good idea steve, if only i didint have a leeson id buy one.get a 24", there just so fun to ride, flickable (in the upwards direction aswell) and balance so lightly.Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigman Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Rob. u best be getting one of those 24UK frames............Steve, that frame looks awsome, if only i wasn't as big i would love to give 24 inch a try, but maybe as mikebike do custom stuff uber geo 24 inch, would be like mod for bigman Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Staples Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 i wonder how many new 24'' frames will be available by the end of this year. this year will be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davetrials Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 i want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamtrials Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 That uk24 looks ace!How much are the custom frames going to be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 i love that frame, but theres 1 thing putting me off.........i want v brake mounts any chance of being able to get in a v brake model? cos theres no way i'm running a magura anyone want to buy my base? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat hudson Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 lucky for you paul heatsink make a v brake adaptor, so maybe you could negotiate with steve a v brake adaptor instead of the booster .man, that frame is sooooooooooooo sexy, man, i want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 thats a jolly good point mat old boy, what a spiffing suggestion although im a little sceptical about them after using the onza/mission jobbies that were available-they just werent in the right position Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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