Ali C

don't think you can patent custom things what with them being custom n'all

was around 9.3kg I think, the lightest bike I have ever had

I was entering comps including UCI world champs, hence the light bike.

narr I wasn't having a dig, but is there anyone who isn't still learning? I bet Gilles learns new stuff and I know Mr Macaskill learns new things often.

I forgot Orcan rocks too (west yorkshire) (one side of it)

I still am

everyone is liking the colour though? What do they put in the water up there

I highly doubt Rockman made those tubes

lol, Martyn told me that the Hex is almost exactly the same geo as his old Cannondale frame, the only difference being the bb is 20mm higher, he felt all oldskool when he first rode it.

because round tubes are a very good shape to make stuff from, making round tubes with better butting will be lighter than some random hydroforming and wont have any places for stress risers to gather (which that frame looks like it has).

there is nothing wrong with a bike being a little heavy, I feel you are kinda shooting yourself in the foot riding a bike this light. Firstly it's never going to be that strong or stiff (proto super light front rim with fewer spokes? No thanks). Learning to ride with a super light bike is like learning to drive in a super car, sure it will feel nice, but when you ever ride a heavier bike (because lets face it, you wont always have a bike this light) it will feel like shit to you. Because the bike is so light, you won't have to put as much energy and technique into riding and it may feel like it's improving your riding, you're actually doing yourself harm. I think you should give the weight saving obsession a rest, get some more practical parts and use a super light bike for when you are in the world champs. (mainly talking about tyres and stuff her) Other than the bike not really being practical for every day use, it is pretty good looking.

hydroforming has it place, it means you can make shapes of tubing where it would be impossible before and allows frame companies to make frames stronger and lighter. Unfortunately what Rockman seems to have done is find some interesting tubing in a factory and decided it could be used in a frame. I very much doubt the frame is lighter because of the tube shapes and I very much doubt its stronger either. Green is a nice colour though

just further adding the point

almost 22 now, but getting very frail.

from what I have seen of london, it has tons and tons of great spots, loads of fla tbanks, random 70s architecture and mazes of housing estates. The usual places people go are really over done and misses out on some amazing places. Oxford was one of the better places I have been too, seemed to be quite a lot of good stuff to ride.

Street: London Blackpool Liverpool Bristol Oxford Natural Shipley Glen (west yorks) Addingham Moorside (west yorks) Lee Mill Quarry (east lancs) Heysham (lancs) Back Cowm Quarry (east lancs) Kebs (west yorks) Blackstone Edge (possibly the best natural in the country east lancs) Porthcawl (s wales) Matlock Quarry (midlands)

Really? well, no, just no.

Chris REALLY needs to get a higher front end!! But yeah, nice one guys, keep it up.

from memory my bars are around 1040mm (41") and my bb is +20mm so that leaves the difference at 84cm

riding tech lines with minimal hops = f**king hard and amazing to watch.

yeah, when I took my stem off I took the hose off the brake and didn't need to re-bleed. Setting up a hydro through the steerer is the same hassle as cable.

you got lucky, they are probably the worst shop I have ever dealt with.

I always found cable brakes feel pretty crap when run through the steerer as there are usually pretty tight bends for it to fit. I have a hope with the hose down my steerer and I have taken the stem on and off a few times without having to re-bleed.

I agree with Mark, that riding was pretty nuts. I pretty much hate mods, but that vid almost convinced me that they are acceptable for adults to ride.

I have had a Flux, but I found it a tad uncomfortable and I thought it looked pretty bulky too. I then bought a Hex (to match my bike lol) and it's much smaller looking and way comfier...win.