Camster911 Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Ok, i was wondering, next winter i'm building a custom bike, and how good are IOLO frames.And - i started trials at christmas, i'm 5.3" and 13 years old.(currently ridinf a mission compo 20")wondering what the best 20 " measurements would be. Cheers, Cameron Mitchell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waynio Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 yo dude,best thing to do is have a go on a few different bikes and see which "suits" your needs the best.best thing to do if you mates have OR if you go on big group rides have a go on someones koxx XTP, koxx levelboss and someones zoo python and echo lite and stuff, to get a feel.you can always mix and match the frame geometry and such forth. Waynio................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 being younger and smaller, id suggest basing the geo around a monty something like a 221 i think you would struggle on a barge bike like a python considering your height and more than likely lack of strength to yank the b*****d up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Arnold Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 i think you should go for something like a 1010 wheelbase with 362 chainstays or something similar. (you will grow more!!)taWill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakley Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 1000-1010 wheelbase72* head angle365 stays+50 bbperfect for you, and considering you are going to get bigger (hopefully)joE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camster911 Posted April 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 i do LOADS of lifting, so wieght isnt toooo bad for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishayton Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 i do LOADS of lifting, so wieght isnt toooo bad for me.your still only 13 no matter how strong you think you are plus weights arent that good for you at that age, i would suggest monty geo as they just ride so damn nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatsink Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Don't forget that the bar and stem combo also has an effect on the overall bike geometry. You connect with the frame at two points of course, the pedals and handlebars. Be sure to make a note on frame + bar/stem combos that put your body in a good position.SteveEDIT: I'm looking forward to seeing a Iolo mod bike - Should be sweet!your still only 13 no matter how strong you think you are plus weights arent that good for you at that age, i would suggest monty geo as they just ride so damn nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishayton Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Don't forget that the bar and stem combo also has an effect on the overall bike geometry. You connect with the frame at two points of course, the pedals and handlebars. Be sure to make a note on frame + bar/stem combos that put your body in a good position.SteveEDIT: I'm looking forward to seeing a Iolo mod bike - Should be sweet!yeh thats so true. my bike feels completly different depending on the angle i have my bars, IOLO mod, monty geo, monty bar and stem( someone please give me their monty ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotchDave Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 You're better off waiting til you've ridden a few different frames.I chose my own geo for my frame after riding a few frames and after a 20 minute play about it already feels natural. You can make this happen, but only if you are patient and get to know your geometry preferences.Be patient it pays off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 You would be amazed at the difference that messing with your stem length/height and bar angle can make. Believe me, I thought angle of the bars didn't really change that much til I tried it.You might wanna consider what sort of 'style' you're going for as well - are you going into tap/gap/sidehop land? Or comps? Or Streety tricky stuff? UCI? That all has a bearing on it (although having said that I've always been of the 'fiddle with it til it feels right and sod what anyone else says is good for street' pursuasion).Generally speaking I think people tend to use longer bikes for T/G/S stuff and shorter ones for your flicky tricky stuff (maybe I'm talking out of my arse, the whole long low silver thing is new to me). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camster911 Posted April 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Cheers, hopefully, by next winter i should have riddin enough frames. and, i understand your whole strenth thing, but at work i have to lift about 3 tonnes of stock in and out of a van , 6 times a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Cox Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 of course you do mate you mean apart from the fact your 14 which means your at school and your not legally covered to do pysical labour due to you being a minorBen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onza Kieron Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 of course you do mate you mean apart from the fact your 14 which means your at school and your not legally covered to do pysical labour due to you being a minorBen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camster911 Posted April 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 (edited) Otley market square, about 10 kids around my age work there.Anyways back to the topic. Edited April 22, 2006 by Camster911 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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