megaspin Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 (edited) Hey guys.Been riding the new 24/7 Holroyd lately and it seems it's not the most well known of bikes and some people disagree with it. So I thought I'd spend a few minutes sharing with you my review of what I think of it.It arrived in it's packet and the first thing I needed to do was to go over every bolt and nut and tighten everything up. I also instantly got rid of those horrid bars and stem, to be replaced by Azonic double walls and an Azonic ORC stem. This raised the front and made it a little easier to raise the front in a hop and a manual. I also put some V8s on... great pedals!Ok, how it rides... Simply speaking, very very well. The narrow, relatively short back end makes sidehoping and pedal hoping in all directions very easy. It's quite a light weight bike too - saying that my old bike was a Zero and had 3piece cranks - not the lightest of components.When hoping up the bigger walls, the frame clearance really comes into play as you have a lot of space to manovure when ontop of it.I'm chuffed with it and apart from the component changes I made (bars etc) I think 24/7 have done a good job of kitting it out.Not really a problem, but occasionally the rear hub can make an interesting click, but it's never skipped.Basically, I went from an Orange Zero to the Holroyd and my riding has thoroughly improved since owning the new bike.. I guess I'm a happy customer - though I will definitely be taking it for it's free service!I hope this review has helped you if you were intrigued at the bike. I'd recomend it. Small, flickable and good fun. I will now try and load a photo...BlessinsJon Edited September 7, 2006 by megaspin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Shrewsbury Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Gd right up mate, ive spoke to holroyd alot about his frame, and ive been meaning to get to his place for ages. Just to try the bike out. From the pic the bike looks like a bargin. I do use azonic bar too, but in single wall, i find the double walls abit bent in a way, and the single walls do look better.john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun H Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Good review. How are you finding the 18:12 ratio? Don't think I could cope with that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megaspin Posted September 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 (edited) Bars Reply:I chose Double Walls with a high rise because I don't like having to lean too far over the front, plus I like the bigger meaty-er bar, after owning a pair of single walls for a very long time I was immensly impressed so made the progression to the double walls, though not so keen on the pyrimid bars if they still make them.. *snap*Gearing:Although the ratio of 18:12 is a little radical, In an unsuspecting way - it works and there is a good amount of kick. This may have something to do with the horizontal drop out tensioning method, but all in all I wouldn't be in a hurry to change it, it feels natural. My only real concern is that the bash guard is a little small so when on a ledge with an overhang you have to take it back to the edge of the bash to stop the rear wheel from hooking underneath. (This could be down to my riding technique mind).The holroyd in a way, has been bold in going for the change at the rear, and I'm definitely a fan... (Just thought to add this - The bike has a decent wheel base length of 1060mm, this makes good for transfering from front to rear wheel) Blessins Edited September 7, 2006 by megaspin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threesixty Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 is that my car i see in the background of that picture?? after having a little burn on this bad boy i must say it is a great bike to ride. i could see myself having one. if i was into that sort of bike, much fun. may i say what an absoloute bargin this bike is considering what is on it! this should be a serious consideration for anyone after a new bike loving the wright up jonny boy. steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt rushton Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 Do you know what wheelbase it is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoNnY__Mc Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 (edited) he has wrote up there it is a 1060 that bike looks really good, specially with that bar and stem.how much did it set you back and what is the spec? Edited September 9, 2006 by JoNnY__Mc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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