sam w Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Thought i'd put up some pics of my new bike now while it's still looking fresh! It's a standard Curtis T1 with a 23.5" top tube/1060 wheelbase, and also the headtube has been raised by 20mm to take the longer forks. First impressions of how it rides are good!... Full spec is:Frame: Curtis T1 23.5"/1060Forks: Marzocchi MX Pro 50mm travelHeadset: M:part InlineSeat/Post/Clamp: Eclat Complex/Token CNC Ti boltWheels: Rear - Sun Rhyno Lite/CK Classic/Sapim Race/Surly 19t Front - Mavic CrossrideTyres: Rear - Kenda Nevegal Stick-e Front - Kenda Kinetics Rear Stick-eTubes: Nutrak LightweightBrakes: Rear - Avid Ultimate/SD7/Odyssey Front - Shimano XT 160mmBars: Easton Havoc 711mmStem: Thomson Elite X4 110mmGrips: ODI Ruffian Lock-onCrankset: Shimano XT 165mm 22tPedals: CorsairChain: KMC K710 Kool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Wow that is nice!!What made you go with sus forks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty190 Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Cool bike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 That's an incredibly sweet machine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Lovely jubly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam w Posted June 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Wow that is nice!!What made you go with sus forks? Thanks, yeah i've been using them for a while now, they just make everything really smooth and let you get away with harsh landings. They're also really comfortable for front wheel moves and stuff, the only real negative point is the extra weight. Having said all that i'll probably try out some rigid forks on it soon though . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notknown Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 takes me back. is that recently been made? hows gary doing? they still made frome way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Nice clean frame lines on that T1 the rise of that thomsen stem is questionably low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spektrum Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 dayum, that looks really nice, tad bit like the fourplay in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Brodie Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 such a cool bike.proper old school but with new parts love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Thats gorgeous, What's the seat may I ask? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Eclat Complex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Oooooh, thanks Luke. Mucho's appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Nice clean frame lines on that T1 the rise of that thomsen stem is questionably low.My thoughts exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam w Posted June 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 takes me back. is that recently been made? hows gary doing? they still made frome way?Yeah fresh from the workshop, Gary was really helpful with customising the geometry etc, and also yeah still made just outside Frome.Nice clean frame lines on that T1 the rise of that thomsen stem is questionably low.Haha yeah 0 rise, but it all works out as it counters the extra height of the forks, and the BB is around +5, so the BB to bars feel is still pretty trialsy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 What bashring is that i want a 4 bolt one to guard a 22t ring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraPalmer Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 nothing but awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maladie Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 I think it would look much better with rigid's but I can guess that it does ride smooth with those forks on it.Lovely King on the back too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam w Posted June 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 What bashring is that i want a 4 bolt one to guard a 22t ring?Sorry i'm not sure - i got it second hand ages ago. They seem quite hard to find now although i think Truvativ might still make one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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