Beaker™ Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 (edited) Bought this bike off ebay a while back to get back into riding a 26". Anyway, it rides really nicely and i'm after another frame the same for my next build. The original seller has no idea either. Any ideas? Would also be handy to know for if/when i have to replace the rear mech hanger. Edited April 24, 2007 by Beaker™ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Beck Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 old style saracen x-cell?? x-ile?? maybe something like a handsome dog maybe or a jump style frame.lewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broomer Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 the gusseting on the top tube looks like a barracuda subway, but i think the dropouts are different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam-cahill Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 (edited) old style saracen x-cell?? x-ile?? maybe something like a handsome dog maybe or a jump style frame.lewisYh i would say that looks like a saracen but no idea what madel. Sam Edited April 24, 2007 by sam-cahill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 Lots of people did them it was a pretty generic frame back in the day. Even i used to have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam-Griffin Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 please tell me ur not doing trials on that ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 Generic cheap frame.Had one of those back in the day!Barracuda subway, Hardcore DSVD, and various other guises too that aren't springing to mind right now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 please tell me ur not doing trials on that ??urm shut up! not all trials bike have to be long low and silver and straight out a chineese factory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLeacock™ Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 hey from what i can see mate i think thats a kinkenees maxlight.... does it mention eston tubing anywere it isnt a saracen the frame downtube is to skinny saracen has flat and fat tubing ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 hey from what i can see mate i think thats a kinkenees maxlight.... does it mention eston tubing anywere it isnt a saracen the frame downtube is to skinny saracen has flat and fat tubing benKinky knees Yeh as has been said, its a generic one from a catalog, my mate had one under the 'Hardcore' name, whivh was cunningly also called the 'Cardhore' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam-Griffin Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 urm shut up! not all trials bike have to be long low and silver and straight out a chineese factorymayb not but they do need to have rigid forks so u can shut up !Adam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLeacock™ Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 kinky knees lol if you look at the framing it does look lyk a maxlight though ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtrials Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 my first thought was a heavy tools frame. i remember the day damon use to ride a saracen and he was amazing to say he had v-brakes on, crazy fool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-man Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 my first thought was a heavy tools frame. i remember the day damon use to ride a saracen and he was amazing to say he had v-brakes on, crazy fool. thats because v brakes are good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtrials Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 thats because v brakes are good...oops sorry yes they are if you have a nice set up with gud pads. if not there a tad poo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 oops sorry yes they are if you have a nice set up with gud pads. if not there a tad poo and so are maguras if you don't set them up right and have decent pads....they aren't magic brakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh_b Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 it's a barracuda, they all came from the same factory anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtrials Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 and so are maguras if you don't set them up right and have decent pads....they aren't magic brakesthey are magic brakes! but ye gud point am sorry for any offence on any v-brake lovers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaker™ Posted April 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 (edited) Lots of people did them it was a pretty generic frame back in the day. Even i used to have one.Any idea where i can get another like it?please tell me ur not doing trials on that ??No, its just for messing about on. Got a 20" mod trials bike. Anyways, 'back in the day' i used to ride trials on an Azonic DS1 with susp forks and i was offered local sponsership. If i stuck a smaller chainring on it you'd surprised at whats possible on a bike that size. Just takes practice.This was back in 1996. Only pics i have of 10yrs worth of riding as we didnt have cameras back then! Edited April 25, 2007 by Beaker™ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_Neal Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 Standard frame. As your local bike shop to order one in - I think they come from Moore and Large and are usually £70-100 retail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaker™ Posted April 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 Standard frame. As your local bike shop to order one in - I think they come from Moore and Large and are usually £70-100 retail.Thats some good info, cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishayton Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 urm shut up! not all trials bike have to be long low and silver and straight out a chineese factorylol im pretty certain thats made in the far east. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikeriding Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 My mates got an old azonic that looks exactly like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtrials Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 go on to chainreaction mate they have a hardtail frame for about £70 and a 14 inch xc frame for the same price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaker™ Posted April 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 (edited) My mates got an old azonic that looks exactly like that.May well be mine, in a moment of pure insanity i swapped it with a guy for a bmx that wasnt even worth a 1/3 of the Azonic. Really wish i could track it down again, i'd buy it back in a snap!Only other pics i have of it.....go on to chainreaction mate they have a hardtail frame for about £70 and a 14 inch xc frame for the same priceWill have a look, cheers. Edited April 25, 2007 by Beaker™ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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