Swervin Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Hey Everyone,This is what I have finally put together over the winter. I know lots of you will just hate it and say it sucks but I love her Love to hear what you guys think and open to suggestions on improvements or adjustments I can make.Swervin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watson© Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Quality the movie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Looks amazing! Easy to bunnyhop woth that stem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 You Canucks run weird setups! Bet it's fun to ride though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swervin Posted May 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 yeah im still not set on stem..trying different angles. rides great but wont know til I get better if the setup is optimal or bust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason222 Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Nice parts. Looks like it would ride rank though. Is this your first trials bike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swervin Posted May 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Yes first trials bike. I dont care about being the best rider so didnt go with a pure trials bike. I just wanna be able to progress my skills and continue to have fun If this bike vs a trials bike means I can only hop half as high I really wont care to be honest.Ive had some friends able to do some sweet moves on it so I dont think the bike is going to be an issue.its more an issue of me putting the effort into learning the skillz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason222 Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Yes first trials bike. I dont care about being the best rider so didnt go with a pure trials bike. I just wanna be able to progress my skills and continue to have fun If this bike vs a trials bike means I can only hop half as high I really wont care to be honest.Ive had some friends able to do some sweet moves on it so I dont think the bike is going to be an issue.its more an issue of me putting the effort into learning the skillzRide with James B or Trevor and you'll change your mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Why oh why does the top tube join the seat tube lower than the seat stays!! Is it for stand over clearance for when your wearing a skirt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtOm_AnT Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Ridiculus steam its just funny!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTian Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 rear disc maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swervin Posted May 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 SO other than the stem which I am already aware of any tips/thoughts on tweaking this bike to help me be able to learn and then perfect trials moves???Id appreciate positive tips. Dont post just to say this bike sucks or whatever cause that's nonsense!! I used to ride competitive XC and would always here people say Trek bikes or Specialized bikes suck and I find the same b.s. comments over here.Yes a lot of you pure trials guys say this frame sucks but Im sure of you put Danny Macaskill on it he'd have no problems tearing it up.SORRY for the rant but just tired of the stupid comments I keep reading throughout the site P.S. OBVIOUSLY there are better trials bikes but this bike dont suck!! for trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Gibbs Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Dude its what u feel comfortable on makes a good trials bike! Looks pretty slick bud, looks like some thing jeff lenosky or aaron chase would ride! I cant see nothing wrong with it. Mr leech rides a similar set and he kicks ass on it so sod what some people say! It looks like an absolute street machine good for manuals and 180 and general street abuse i reckon! Maybe more difficult to ride on natural trials though. Nice bike though dude, ride it well have fun!Dude its what u feel comfortable on makes a good trials bike! Looks pretty slick bud, looks like some thing jeff lenosky or aaron chase would ride! I cant see nothing wrong with it. Mr leech rides a similar set and he kicks ass on it so sod what some people say! It looks like an absolute street machine good for manuals and 180 and general street abuse i reckon! Maybe more difficult to ride on natural trials though. Nice bike though dude, ride it well have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason222 Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 (edited) I can't see nothing anything wrong with it. SO other than the stem which I am already aware of any tips/thoughts on tweaking this bike to help me be able to learn and then perfect trials moves???Id appreciate positive tips. Dont post just to say this bike sucks or whatever cause that's nonsense!! I used to ride competitive XC and would always here people say Trek bikes or Specialized bikes suck and I find the same b.s. comments over here.Yes a lot of you pure trials guys say this frame sucks but Im sure of you put Danny Macaskill on it he'd have no problems tearing it up.SORRY for the rant but just tired of the stupid comments I keep reading throughout the site P.S. OBVIOUSLY there are better trials bikes but this bike dont suck!! for trialsDitch the suspension, crank, and stem. Maybe the frame too...then you've got a winner! Edited May 22, 2009 by Jason222 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Gibbs Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 to be honest mate i would go with a smaller chainring and bashring combo. 22tooth would be best bet. The suspension will be quite a bit heavier than a rigid but as u said its a trials/mtb cross over so keep em on if they work for u man! The stem is personal choice to be honest i prefer a short, high rise stem that works for me but too short for others. So thats down to u! But i would go 22 tooth up front and a close ratio cassette on the back for optimum set up. Smaller seat like a inspired pivotal may be better, loses weight and gives more room to move. And get a magura booster out back as steel is quite flexy and u will lose braking power. It is a good bike though as i said those small tweeks will help alot! Ryan leech rides a similar set up and rocks it man so dont worry about the (pureist) riders who belive long, low and seatless is the only way. Its ur ride..... pimp it ur way!to be honest mate i would go with a smaller chainring and bashring combo. 22tooth would be best bet. The suspension will be quite a bit heavier than a rigid but as u said its a trials/mtb cross over so keep em on if they work for u man! The stem is personal choice to be honest i prefer a short, high rise stem that works for me but too short for others. So thats down to u! But i would go 22 tooth up front and a close ratio cassette on the back for optimum set up. Smaller seat like a inspired pivotal may be better, loses weight and gives more room to move. And get a magura booster out back as steel is quite flexy and u will lose braking power. It is a good bike though as i said those small tweeks will help alot! Ryan leech rides a similar set up and rocks it man so dont worry about the (pureist) riders who belive long, low and seatless is the only way. Its ur ride..... pimp it ur way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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