AdamR28 Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Hello everyone,We decided it would be fun to try and build a superlight bike... with the following brief:- Must be fully 'rideable' (no stupid stuff just for the sake of making it light that would fall apart after 5 mins riding).- Must have no modifications.- Must be able to be sold once built.Here's the outcome... Full spec is here: http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?product_id=107597.80kg - 17.20lbsHope you like!CheersAdam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Madness looks sexual! Tarty Raffle comp for that bike? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 That's insanely light!!!How much would it cost one of us mere mortals to build? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Oh my God best bike Adam!!!!! 7.8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Nutter! That's pretty insaneFor comparison, what sort of weight is a top spec Koxx/Hermance's build, Adam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Papasnap Maher Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Madness looks sexual! Tarty Raffle comp for that bike? lolYES!!!!!And oh my god That is THEEE nicest thign ever Whos the lucky rider? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted February 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 How much would it cost one of us mere mortals to build?Not sure yet... I'll tot it up and put it on the site for sale asap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Feck me, a whole 2.1kg lighter than my Kot!How light do you reckon you could make it if you cheated? (Front rim and tyre on the back etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo-Scott Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 And thats without modification Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdoku Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Since I didn't get stickers with my last order can I have this instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiuSliS Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 What's the weight of that new echo fork? Is it really the lightest choice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 (edited) That thing is trials perfection reality. JEEZ. I'm actually considering it depending on the price - who needs a car anyway? Could do with something new for the ride on Sunday....EDIT: I see it at around £1700. Whoa. Edited February 24, 2009 by //JD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted February 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Is it really the lightest choice? Yes: http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/search.php?cat...by=weight%20asc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinny paul Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 10/10 i want one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Shame i couldn't ride it, the grips are too thin Those forks have a disk mount, poor show ads.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_travis Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Shame i couldn't ride it, the grips are too thin Those forks have a disk mount, poor show ads....most people couldnt ride it......because they would destroy half the components on there.single wall rear rim is going boom for most folk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted February 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Those forks have a disk mount, poor show ads....with the following brief:- Must have no modifications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_travis Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 ill be the dick and point out that you cut the steerer down then? or did you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Thats rather nice How long you reckon the latex tube will last with a mountain king? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaarel Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 It`s allmoust my dream bike Double V-brakes and then there would be jizz in my pants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted February 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 ill be the dick and point out that you cut the steerer down then? or did you Not sure actually... probably... and ground the rims... should have stipulated 'abnormal modifications' then or something, for the gayboys like you Mr Travis How long you reckon the latex tube will last with a mountain king?Both the tubes on that bike are butyl, Gav's running the a very similar setup (Protec instead of Supersonic rear though) with no problems yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_travis Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 for the gayboys like you Mr Travis it was one night adam....you and stan didnt complain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookyboy Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Should have waited ti the sky came out, vince was sayin in belgium there 1400 i think, may have been less! Lokks sweet anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Holy shit, nice one boys!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Both the tubes on that bike are butyl, Gav's running the a very similar setup (Protec instead of Supersonic rear though) with no problems yet.Ah fair enough, for some reason I associated the presta valve with latex tubes :$Ive yet to pinch a normal butyl tube with the rubber queen, dont know how they compare to the larger mountian king though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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