netto Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 (edited) I just finished building my new rockman kortz. It's a little bit heaver than my slate at 8.78kg (slate was 8.5). I had my first ride on the bike today, and it feels amazing. Despite the longer wheel base, the bike feels shorter than the slate. The bike is very responsive, and the frame is much stiffer. The only issue with the frame, is that there isn't a lot of tire clearance. With a large tire like the der kaiser, i only get about 2mm per side. But the frame is so stiff, that the tire does not rub the frame.After about 30 minutes on the bike, I was feeling really confident on it. I was able to do a sidehop that I had a lot of trouble with on the slate within the first 3 tries. I was then able to do it every single time after.I was expecting the bike to be a lot more unstable with the +60mm bottom bracket (the slate was +45). However, the bike feels a lot more comfortable on both wheels and on back wheel. I think the slacker head angle (70.5) helps a lot. I am also running a koxx forxx, which has a 35mm offset rather than a 45mm offset. The higher bar height may have contributed to the steadiness of the bike as well.Here are the full specs on the bike :frame : green rockman kortzheadset : silver echo SLStem : Tartybike forged 127x27bar : try all NO WAR carbon fiberfork : try-all +20mmFront brake : Hope mono trials carbon/tiRear brake : Rear hs-33 with carbon fiber RB design levercranks : silver 170mm try allfreewheel : echo SL 108ptbash : Trialtech titanium half bashPedal : wellgo mg-1Front rim : Try-all hOlefront hub : Try-all HFront spokes : Sapim CX-Ray with Vis alloy nipplesRear rim : Try-all hOleRear hub : echo slrear spokes : Sapim CX-Ray with Vis alloy nipplesFront tire : schwalbe nobby nic 2.1rear tire : Continental der kaiserbottom bracket : reset titanium with echo SL boltsThis is my first time using the sapim cx-ray spokes. I find that although they are lighter than the dt revolutions, the spokes are much less stretchy. I found that my old front wheel with revolutions had a lot of spoke flex, which made the front disc brake feel less direct. These new wheels are definitely a lot stiffer than the old ones.You can find information on the spokes here :Sapim CX-RayPictures :I also took some riding pictures today. I'll upload those as soon as my photographer friend sends them to me:)video of riding here :Thread Link Edited October 11, 2009 by netto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Veerrryy pimp (as always!). Glad the wheels got there quickly and you like the spokes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpanzyyyy Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 I want to have sex with your bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netto Posted September 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Veerrryy pimp (as always!). Glad the wheels got there quickly and you like the spokes thanks adam for all your help:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathie wafie Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Pimp! Looks awesome, vid to see how you like the high bb would be cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 The attention to detail is great!I like the look of the carbon bars and the brake lever together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-0 Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Looks top dollar, worried about the tpa thing on the dropout though, looks cracked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netto Posted September 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Looks top dollar, worried about the tpa thing on the dropout though, looks cracked?it's just a scratch i made with my screw driver when i was trying to tighten the chain. the tensioner works fine, but i'd prefer a simple snail cam system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G_! Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 i love that bike!! really beautiful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordMersey Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Shiny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpanzyyyy Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 the tensioner works fine, but i'd prefer a simple snail cam system.why? this thing looks like a better system IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netto Posted September 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 why? this thing looks like a better system IMO when the chain is tight, it's pretty hard to turn the knob. it also doesn't offer enough adjustment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpanzyyyy Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 when the chain is tight, it's pretty hard to turn the knob. it also doesn't offer enough adjustment.ok, I heard a lot of people doesn't like snail cams, but this tensionner does not seem to be better fortunately, this looks the sexfrom http://www.tribalzine.com/?TMS-Nouveaux-web-bikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristaps Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Awesome bike..get black hope hose and save about 40-50 grams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Trials 31 Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Looks sick! Loving it. Do you know if you can get a replacement knob on the end of the RB levers? I recently got one and it's missing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netto Posted September 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Looks sick! Loving it. Do you know if you can get a replacement knob on the end of the RB levers? I recently got one and it's missing.i don't think so. you can probably glue something on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 i achually love that, the colours on the frame make it really attractive and flow really well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukasMcNeal Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Nicest stock of the year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsc Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Lovin' it!! Very very nice build. Will own one of those frames one day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netto Posted September 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 thanks for the kind words! im away from home for the weekend, and im itching to ride the bike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Shucksmith Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Nicest stock of the year!This.It's absolutely gorgeous! So much attention to detail... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest itstroy08 Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 omd i love it , and its a stock, one thing, 2nd pic, is the frame cracked???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigman Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 omd i love it , and its a stock, one thing, 2nd pic, is the frame cracked????Read the Thread, its just a scratch......Bike is looking good Kevin!Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest itstroy08 Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 i just did, now a feel like a planklooks georgeous mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belga Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 That's so hot.The carbon fiber look of the brakes and the bars are just so sweet i'd drool if my mouth wasn't closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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