Ducko Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 really like the mod,not sure how strong it will be id like too see how much beating it can take.but ifs its strong and that lite thats awsome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Arnold Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 lovin both of them! the mod looks swish the stock i really like, nice and simple! with the brake tucked away, its really nice the geo is a bit odd IMO. witha short 1060 wheelbase and high bb, wonder how it rides! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Scarlet Posted August 11, 2007 Report Share Posted August 11, 2007 I want the mod, looks sexy, but for the weight, It can't possibly be that strong.Are you riding one these frames Chris? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 (edited) Hi, I had a magnesium alloy XC bike about 15 years ago. It was an injection moulded kirk revolution, part of the marketing proudly claimed that it was made from a "cubic meter of sea water". There was also a kirk revolution road bike that was used in the tour de france, you could buy the low end mountain bike in halfords. It was even featured on Tomorrows World where they drove a landrover back and forth over the frame to showcase the strength of it. As this was 15 years ago and an injection moulded alloy frame rather than a tubular welded frame, I am sure the technology has improved.The reason that we are not all riding around on kirk bikes is because they all broke. Most of the fittings were aluminium or steel bonded into the magnesium alloy, mine broke at the rear drop out, a more common fault was for the rear brake posts to snap out of the frame - a bit of a problem brakes snapping clean off your frame just as you dive into a corner. It looked cool while it was in one peice, kind of like girders. Just found pictures on this web site - http://www.kirk-bicycles.co.uk/Images/Kirk...X-Review-1b.jpg Duane. Edited August 14, 2007 by duane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianttrials Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 I want one. End of story.special fairy boy jonoh yeah i want a stock frame an rims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mods Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 Is there any more info on these parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 more info needed, as i want a new frame asap!!! money is waiting!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibs_m Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 Do you do any of your rims in 24"?? How much are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 No replies, no answers?Has anyone actually had a 100% complete transaction?Smells of kipper to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZHI_Chris Posted August 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 The rim just in 26" 20" and 19", 50 pounds a pair.I can order the frame and rims.If anyone have a question, please send me a email or add my msn.Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 It may not quite be along the same lines, but experiences with magnesium pedals haven't always been too favourable thread-wise, so the BB and brake threads might be a sketchy area unless they're all helicoiled first or something?I just can't see them being that strong at that weight. The price is also ridiculously low... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 There's just no substitute for good old 4130, eh Mark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 Oh Ian You know me so well...I'm all for people trying new ideas, it'd just be nice to get any kind of REAL info about the frames other than a claimed weight figure and a tempting price tag.BTW, <3'd your last pics in the RPT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balman Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 ill hopefully have the money at the end of the month then i think ill order myself one of these bad boys i like trying new things cant wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaMmY Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 The front wheel pic looks rather dodgy just on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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