JonMack Posted August 8, 2007 Report Share Posted August 8, 2007 I'd like to hear about prototype testing, what they're best suited to riding, etc. as I'm interested in one... but don't wanna break it within a few months! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyota200x Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 I want one too. I love the mod and the stock. Any chance these will get the United States? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 Nearly 30 posts and nobody has said they're going to spontaneously combust in sunlight because they're magnesium! Thank god for that!The bits look good - nice to see something new being tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe@Onza Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 Why has this not been done before? I mean, almost all manufactures work with Magnesium. So why has no one put the two together before? Cant help but think there is a reason for it. Bold move though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balfa Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 (edited) Seeing as they are a magnesium alloy, itll be hard to judge strength by the weight compared to usual components because its not been used before. I'd guess that they will be pretty solid, maybe a bit more brittle than other rims?Based on theoretical strength to weight ratios of the pure element magnesium and aluminium, a magnesium frame should be actually be around the same weight as an aluminium frame. Alloying obviously makes a difference.Does anyone know what material the frames are made from? Edited August 9, 2007 by balfa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 They are made from magnalium, not magnesium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrashZen Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 (edited) Still need answers to the above (abuse rating?, tried?, cost? etc...)Geometry is nice, maybe a tad bit short, but what I appreciate most is the rear brakes within the frame. It may not be easy to set up the pistons but the hoose and cylinders are fully protected (humm, actually, maybe not , they are closer to the eels...) Edited August 9, 2007 by TrashZen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 apparently custom geo is availiable too how sweet is that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe@Onza Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 apparently custom geo is availiable too how sweet is that???????? ????????? I'm finding this all a little hard to believe. So you can ask for your own custom frame, So that means they tell the factory that them that customer x would like this geo, The factory then says " yeah, Sure we shall stop production and make this guys own frame. Then we will get back to production" Then the frame then gets flown in from the far east (many many pennys) or it takes 8 weeks to be shipped into the country.That is customer service that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 (edited) ???????? ????????? I'm finding this all a little hard to believe. So you can ask for your own custom frame, So that means they tell the factory that them that customer x would like this geo, The factory then says " yeah, Sure we shall stop production and make this guys own frame. Then we will get back to production" Then the frame then gets flown in from the far east (many many pennys) or it takes 8 weeks to be shipped into the country.That is customer service that is. the guy makes it himself...apparently Edited August 9, 2007 by ash-kennard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mods Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 The frames look really good! Not to sure about the colours though, surely if you can have custom geo, you could choose you colour? This is starting to sound pretty good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 if its custom geo - ill take one now .... 1065 0bb 385 , 72, 12cm headtube length. job done. ive got the money in my pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 ^^^ sounds like an 04 pure ro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 ^^^ sounds like an 04 pure robut half the weight and with a disc mount !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 hmmm i'll get my order in then, as standard but with a +20 bb, who do i give the money to?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 hmmm i'll get my order in then, as standard but with a +20 bb, who do i give the money to??me, you have my address already dont you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26inch Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 Dont know I could trust magnesium and a frame, spose it depends what alloy is used. Surprised no one has mentioned them denting as mag is usually pretty brittle, i doubt the brake threads would last very well either. I agree with onza that someone would prob have done it before but id like to be prooved wrong as it sounds intresting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic Balls Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 to be honest...i wouldn't be surprised if onza have already done it...they seem to try alot of weird and crazy ideas!! well someone has to?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 Well apparently the rims are fine. What i'd be worried about is how you weld a frame when it cracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mod Man Leo Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 Well apparently the rims are fine. What i'd be worried about is how you weld a frame when it cracks.Duck tape,probably gane some wieght though.When/If these frames are like properly avalable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe@Onza Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 We have done it, When you mix Magnesium into alloy all that you do is make the tubing very thin. Hence the weight difference. We have even worked with Scandium frames, All that happens is that your weld points become thiner.If these frame comes out and is the same price quoted and they don't break, than hats off. They surely will sell a bucket load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mods Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 Well apparently the rims are fine. What i'd be worried about is how you weld a frame when it cracks.or just a buy a new one? especially at that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleee Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 that website faithbike is not working.where can I find out where I can buy one of these from.I want to talk to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mods Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 I want one. End of story." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 (edited) me, you have my address already dont you?you do make me chuckle matey! Edited August 10, 2007 by curly_freak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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