Frenchman Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 (edited) Well finally its finished! The spec:24uk frameChris king headsetFatty'sHope stem 90mm x 10Easton ea70 bars Polished hope mini with braided hose and gothic rotorPolished rear 05 magura with edd potts TPAPolished rs7's and gorgeous edd potts bashguard (all with white detail)Front and rear black chris king hubs built onto chrome rhyno lite rims with black spokesMaxxis holly rollersFresh products tentionerShadow conspiracy slim seat with cheapo seatpost (which really lets the bike down imo so will be replaced with a thomson one asap )Many thanks to: Steve @ heatsink bikesAdam and Dave at Tartybikes for there speedy serviceEdd potts for his awesome machiningRob p for pics. Edited March 2, 2007 by Frenchman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoNnY__Mc Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 thats seriously nice :| Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishy Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Oh my god. That is lush. Why the f**k did I swap my zoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 That soooo nice.Gothic rotor too. I'm not alone.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex.loves.boys Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Sexy mate.Although, that seat clamp/post does look poo:PI want a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Not bad French, you finally got it done!Looks tidy mate, how much did it end up costing you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trials mama Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 fooking awesome, abuot time you were back on the scene, give me a bell and ill pop out, probs friday lovelove Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Looking beasty Pierre Reckon you can get another set of links out of that chain? Might be worth a try..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 That is Fecking lush! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchman Posted February 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Looking beasty Pierre Reckon you can get another set of links out of that chain? Might be worth a try..!I agree adam, just checked and its possible so its now on my to do list.My chain tool seems to have vanished so i popped it on in my lbs quickly to fit it (the urge to ride was to great to faf around having not riddent for 6 months!)Ill have to give you guys a call and order myself a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
human_furball Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 oh i like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe' Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 (edited) lovely!1 minor thing i dont like is, get an inline seatpost and slam the saddle to the max.Nice bike I also need a half link chain in order to "up tension". Edited February 28, 2007 by VillageDave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 lovely!1 minor thing i dont like is, get an inline seatpost and slam the saddle to the max.Nice bike No doubt that the seat would rub on the tyre... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_P Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Sexy mate.Although, that seat clamp/post does look poo:PI want a go.Sorry eddie, didn't tell you I was down but thought you'd be at school till like 3, which we wernt out by then anyway.Bike is HOT ted. Looks like an absolute beast, didn't actually ride it much Sexy b*****d. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe' Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 No doubt that the seat would rub on the tyre...Ok then Dont slam it all the way, lower until it is a sensible distance from the tyre! jeez lolyou get the idea its in the way.Derf will tell you! haha as this bike seems to be a carbon copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawny Baby Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 all jokes aside frenchy, you have REALLY done well there, for a frenchman it really does look awesome, like a nicer version of freds sort that seat post out before i come down at easter though cant WAIT to have a ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchman Posted February 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Ok then Dont slam it all the way, lower until it is a sensible distance from the tyre! jeez lolyou get the idea its in the way.Derf will tell you! haha as this bike seems to be a carbon copy.Its all in the pipeline. I will be getting an inline post as soon as funds allow but this thing has put enough of a hole in my wallet for the time being:Pi just had to ride so a cheapy seatpost had to do. lolI agree about freds bike being very similar (what can i say, the man has taste!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatsink Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 I wondered what had happened to that frame! Alot of attention to detail there with the component choice and polishing The individual Edd Potts modified bash is really striking! Lovely photos by Rob too.A beast indeed, and one that is going to eclipse all my own builds!Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchman Posted February 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 all jokes aside frenchy, you have REALLY done well there, for a frenchman it really does look awesome, like a nicer version of freds sort that seat post out before i come down at easter though cant WAIT to have a ride!Lol. Cheers cuthbert.Once the seatpost issue has been sorted it will be I wondered what had happened to that frame! Alot of attention to detail there with the component choice and polishing The individual Edd Potts modified bash is really striking! Lovely photos by Rob too.A beast indeed, and one that is going to eclipse all my own builds!SteveWell expect a nice package with some lovely polished bits in the next week steve so sorry about the delay.And those pics do not do the cranks justice atall!This one does though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 gott say that is the sexiest bike ive seen in a long time, are you sure you wanna ride it mate?!?! mioght scratch it or summat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Don't worry Pierre, I'll save you some trouble by arranging a few battle scars for it over easter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 thats pne pipm bike but where u get the chrome rhyno lite fromHobbsie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigman Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Oh my dear lord France, that looks superb! can't wait to have a play, 4weeks and i will be home in sunny cornwall Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Best looking bike ever!And those cranks... I'm speechless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porn* Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 looks dam nice...although it needs to have the sh*t thrashed out of it and have the scars to show..goodwork matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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