The Duck Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 Ok so, kept it pretty low profile. Nobody new what I was getting, or when I was getting it. Just been in my road on it so far, feels f**king nice, not just saying it because I've splashed the cash. I'm yet to go for a proper ride, the front brake is wank (needs bedding in), but it gaps, effortlessly. Thought I'd get slated for having it, and not being Bessell/Dan Ko standard, but I've worked hard for it and I wanted to treat myself. Massive thanks to Adam, Ali and Stan for sorting me out. Will update later when I've been out for a proper ride... Pictures don't do it justice really, had the camera on auto because I'd been woken up by the delivery man and was still half asleep. Beautiful (in my opinion) in the flesh. Might change a couple of bits eventually. I'm also yet to weigh it, because its not quite how I want it. (Not enough Ti bolts, peadals are gay as, not too sure about the stem yet either). Bit of a change from the Ozonys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kid creole Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 WOW nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 That's awesome man, hope you enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txt2007 Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 if you get a new stem get a white one It looks fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli Smith Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 Really nice mate. I like the yellow wheels. Ride it well. Oli x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLeacock™ Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 (edited) looks awsome mate, really nice I really hope you didnt get it before the july offer, you would be sooo gutted lol Edited July 8, 2008 by BenLeacock™ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil Jsy Chris Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 Thats looks so good mate, nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cristoff Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 Thats really ace man, enjoy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley-Wood Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 looks so nice!! Bet you'll ride that a beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetjibs Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 SOOOO NICE!!! well done on workin hard to get it.. will look good with some trialtech ti bolts hehe (soon my friend,..., soon!) Seriously luv these, cant wait to see one in the flesh, one day. enjoy it!! danny.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom jersey Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 God that is so mint mate, im so jealous, enjoy mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 (edited) Looks nice, but not my cup of tea geo wise bb rise is disgustingly way to high and wheelbase is tad to long, would have gone for the karbon meself. Edited July 8, 2008 by basher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Brodie Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 OHHHH MYYYYY GOD max that is fit as F**k honest to god that is THE nicest bike i ever! oh my god ive actually gone into a fit good on you though buddy, well deserved!! ..rob.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N Roach Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 I was right! Looks really nice. Have to get a video out soon! Nath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Gardner Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 O.M.G. WTF MAX. So mint! How did you afford it... Oxford sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Greenan!!!!!!!!!! Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 Thats very lovely, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Elson Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 corrrrr eassyyy tiger! very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_ Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 Rides amazingly. Looks really nice and all. SLightly different too my plan for the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duck Posted July 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 (edited) Thanks for all the comments! Just got back from riding it... *Note before reading - I am being honest, as before, I'm not dreaming it up because I've spent big bucks on it* Oh my god!! Its crazy nice. Its really strange when I sidehop, in a good way, I go to sidehop and the front wheel goes as far as you expect it to, and the back just keeps going up. Its like miraculous, don't understand it at all. Taps feel really nice, static to back - really nice, static wheel swaps - really nice, gaps to front - really nice... The only time the length is even vaguely noticeable, is when you front to back, you have to make sliiiightly more effort to get the back on intact and keep it there. Doesn't bother me at all. On my 'zonys I ran 18-16 gearing, which seemed spot on. I'm running 18-15 on the Boxx, with 175 cranks - power house. Makes gapping (as previously mentioned) easy, and helps with most other things. Also when I just kick it onto the back wheel, it just jumps up almost instantly. Really really responsive. Anybody who is thinking of a new frame - seriously consider this, if you are anywhere near being able to afford it, sell your body or something. Its worth every penny. £800 is a MASSIVE amount of money for me, I am by no means well off. Been saving for years and years to be able to afford this and its my pride any joy now. So much so I'm having a data chip installed (through a family friend), similar to the ones that go in your cats and doggys, that only weigh 2-3 grams, so if its nicked it can be identified as mine Keeping it in my house though so its not going anywhere... I'll probably think of something I've missed, but I'd better stop rambling now... <3 Edit: Aaah yeah - Brake is now absoloutely mental. Sick sick sick. Edited July 8, 2008 by Quackers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 Oh me oh my! Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bessell Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 i knew u were getting it and looks lush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixed Pants™ Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 Awesome. Gonna have to ride that when i next see you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duck Posted July 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 Forgot to mention my happiness at not being slated for it yet, to my face anyway And, the bits changed from standard full koxx spec... High roller rear tyre, soon to have nobbles removed/Amazing front tube - 75g/Trialtech grips/Slightly bigger rear tube. Serious lack of trialtech on there at the moment, which needs to be sorted when I've finished paying my debt for what I've already got... Don't think I will change the stem just yet, it compliments the geo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_travis Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Anyone who has saved up for that frame deserves to have it. Well played on it i say. Bike looks lush, lets see a vid / pics of you riding it then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearded Midget Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 used to think these looked wierd. but your one, for some bizarre reason, looks so dam nice and makes me want one! hope you get on well with it mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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