Dave@Trialtech Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Beauty! Love it stan. I wasn't sure about the looks of the front tyre at first, but when it's a bit dirty it won't look quite so 'in your face' I reckon. Sticker-tastic! You must have an enlarged sticker area in your brain, I dunno how you come up with all the ideas! haha Anyway, if you reckon it rides nicer than your Cannibal, then I reeeeeeally want to try it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Smith Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Geo feels very similar to Cannibal, but it is longer. I am not sure if my forks are affecting it though, they are really old lol. 1100 WB 385mm rear end +40mm BB 72degree headangle. I think thats roughly right. Nah returns fine The spring behind the piston is pretty powerful. well that geo sounds very nice indeed what does the frame feel like strength wise eg.does it have much flex in the brake area and around the bottom bracket area and is that particular frame going to be realesed any time soon and what the price range is going to be around thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Very pimp as I have already said For those wondering about the tyre, why do racing cars run slicks? (Where permitted.) Of course one reason is for less drag, but when they introduced the compulsory grooves in F1 tyres this was to slow the cars down by giving them less grip... of course there are more factors than that but I think there is definitely mileage in the idea. Btw, the 'prototype Trialtech pads' aren't ZOO pads, despite being a similar colour... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 But the reason race cars/bikes use slicks is because on a dry, very smooth circuit they will provide maximum grip since more rubber is in contact with the track. Drag is not really an issue as the increase in mechanical grip far outweighs any aero advantage. On anything but smooth concrete a slick on a trials bike doesn't seem like too good an idea! Particularly on natural. However, having said that, I've seen how Stan and Ali were riding with the front Try-All with all the knobbles cut off and again with Vincent's one so there's obviously more to it than meets the eye... Bike looks seriously sweet Stan! Some interesting mods going on there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 But the reason race cars/bikes use slicks is because on a dry, very smooth circuit they will provide maximum grip since more rubber is in contact with the track. Drag is not really an issue as the increase in mechanical grip far outweighs any aero advantage. On anything but smooth concrete a slick on a trials bike doesn't seem like too good an idea! Particularly on natural. However, having said that, I've seen how Stan and Ali were riding with the front Try-All with all the knobbles cut off and again with Vincent's one so there's obviously more to it than meets the eye... Oh yeah, definitely, on street I think its a winner but on natural... not so sure. Even Vincent says it's done for weight saving but the grip is worse, especially on rocks/natty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_travis Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 not a fan of the racing slicks. rest of the bike looks amazing stan.... love the attention to detail with the stickers / drillings (although some of them look a little un-finished (such as the CNC block you have drilled at the BB (could you not have drilled the whole bit out, or were you worried about the integrity of the frame?))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex-Mitchinson Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 So are these sliks just prototypes or are they actually available to buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Also, those new Deng cylinders look remarkably like standard Magura ones that have been polished... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Also, those new Deng cylinders look remarkably like standard Magura ones that have been polished... Haha. I think they are cast now then CNCd to finish, then polished up (they are defo Echo cylinders). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Haha. I think they are cast now then CNCd to finish, then polished up (they are defo Echo cylinders). Hmm... I still reckon Deng's bought a joblot of standard Maggy cylinders and has a hundred little Chinese children in a shed somewhere polishing them up for a few grains of rice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Very pimp as I have already said For those wondering about the tyre, why do racing cars run slicks? (Where permitted.) Of course one reason is for less drag, but when they introduced the compulsory grooves in F1 tyres this was to slow the cars down by giving them less grip... of course there are more factors than that but I think there is definitely mileage in the idea. Btw, the 'prototype Trialtech pads' aren't ZOO pads, despite being a similar colour... Not the case next year! ...woop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLeacock™ Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Bike looks amazing stan, see you've gone back to burns ? Any reason ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_travis Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 stans a weight weenie innit....thats what im reckoning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!Harris! Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I Think ive fallen in love :$ Niceee ! May i ask what chain tensioner your'e running ? Looks Sweet . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Ace . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_travis Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I Think ive fallen in love :$ Niceee ! May i ask what chain tensioner your'e running ? Looks Sweet . its a modified 74kingz tensioner.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Zone Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 wow you did a really awesome job !!! it is amazing !!! i put all these pics and your explcations on tribalzone.fr... can't wait for the video !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Sweet ride dude. Need to go for a ride in blackburn so can have ago. Im guessing thats where you test rode it? if so you find the tyre to grip on the rocks well then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Bleech Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Stan, You win at stickers. Looks really awesome dude The slick tire should be interesting. Suprised they haven't made a semi slick or have they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Zone Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 wow you did a really awesome job !!! it is amazing !!! i put all these pics and translation of your explications on tribalzone.fr... can't wait for the video !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Smith! Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 alis brake felt sooo weird with that elastic band around it , verrrry niiiiice. Matx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.trial_dude Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 that's my next bike sooon I really like it ,looks awsome ,really! if you change forks ,would you fancy putting silver forks on it ,and take a picture of it ? would like to see the result.. thanks stvn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andeee Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I like! Whats happend to the other 1000's ov ozonys you've had before. A nicely specced bike. Dave@trialtech seems to be getting very creative with his products as your mentioning prototype components. I disagree with that tyre to be honest not been funny or anything. I use to run a michelin semi slick country gravel tyre just as a temporary and didnt get on with due to i wasnt getting enough grip and hold. I would stick a maxxis advantage on as they are really light weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 im pretty surprised about thte front tyre, reminds me of my tyres normally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mata22 Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 wow that bike looks very nice, it is for sure new page in trials, slick tire, that should be interesting. bike is too light , cant wait for the movie, and..... one question, why did vou make movie only when you build new bike? you should do it more often Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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