Captain Scarlet Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 (edited) Had this frame sitting looking at me all day at work yesterday, had to get home and build it immediately. Also managed to rebuild my King headset without having to send it off to the states.Got it finished off this morning, here it is (excuse the camera phone quality).Spec for those who care:Onza Limey 320 frameEcho Lite forksChris King HeadsetHope mono trial front and rearTrialtech cranks, Echo urban bashring, Try-all freewheel, Try-all BBRage bars on trialtech stemEcho rims on Echo rear hub and Pro2 frontI've only had a little play around because of the snow, but it rides much better than the first Limey 20, positioned a lot more over the front, and the difference in BB rise is VERY noticeable. Much more comfortable on the rear wheel as well, I never did find the sweet spot on my first Limey, but this is perfect.Decided to finally more UCI by not having a bashplate.Need to get a decent rear hub/rear wheel build, the gash Echo hub puts the rear disc rotor 1-2mm away from the frame, the clearance is ridiculous. It also makes it very hard to set up the disc calliper so I've got a lot of drag as a result. Or tempting to go for a rear rim brake again.Chain slaps on the frame a bit, but what can you expect for such a modern frame with amazing geo.I've not weighed it yet, but I'm guessing its around the 9.5kg mark, should change some components in the new year to get that sub 9kg.Big thanks to Joe and Mike at Onza for getting this out so fast. Edited December 18, 2009 by Captain Scarlet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathie wafie Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 Pure win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 Thats gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke.P Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 That acctually is so nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Rankin Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 I love tom hutleyI wanna go mate!Ride when the b*****d snow clears mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearded Midget Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 snow f**k off so we can get out for a ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 Frame looks so good (so does the whole bike) and the snow makes it looks pretty epic as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin555 Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 (edited) That looks so nice, when can I buy one ? Anyone know how much these bad boys will be? Edited December 18, 2009 by martin555 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaMiE.oNzA Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 Looks ace that Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gage-mann Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 think that the nicest mod frame i've ever seen, i must say the colour does not look very attractive but am sure if i seen it in the flesh it'd look better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe@Onza Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 Nice build dude,Just building a couple here. Managed to get some matching gold spokes for them too. Looks pretty pimp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 (edited) looks so much better with black components nice one tom if rockman dont bring out a short rear magura frame at some point i will probably have this after my koxx dies(if it dies:)) though i may get it sprayed white Edited December 19, 2009 by Toby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 Massive improvement over the one Joe posted, actually quite like that! If I saw someone on a ride, I'd tell them i liked it and probably ask for a wee spin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic Balls Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 Niiiice one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh barker Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 (edited) hi bike looks nice, what bb length are you running im having a few problems with mine and want a bit of advice into this. Edited December 19, 2009 by josh barker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aener Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 I didn't like these to begin with, and I'm still a bit iffy on the stock - but that's lovely. Would probably be the mod I'd get, should I make the switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukasMcNeal Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 This looks soo nice and not tacky like the others! well done mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Scarlet Posted December 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 (edited) hi bike looks nice, what bb length are you running im having a few problems with mine and want a bit of advice into this.127.5mm, I am getting a lot of chain slap on the frame so I'm tempted to shim the freewheel closer to the BB, I've got nearly a centimetre between my BB shell and freewheel.I was also very shocked when I weighed it today, 9.96kg! It's a tank!I'll get some new forks, tyres/tube, and Onza wheels in the new year. Edited December 20, 2009 by Captain Scarlet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh_side_2003 Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 sex wee !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cahill Trials Kid Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 I want one soooo bad ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 (edited) I want one soooo bad ! Nice build! Looks excellent.Interesting how much conversation has gone on and on and on about the colour in the other thread! I'm amazed at how little interest there is in how the bike actually rides? We spaced the freewheel over with a left over bb spacer (3mm ish). Worked perfectly and stopped the chain slap.Morg is improving every time he rides the bike. Really is amazing how much better he is getting just from the frame change. He had a ride in the wet the other day and was pulling off moves there is no way he would get on the Monty. I think this geo just suits him better. He's getting more grip and more height. I reckon it's the best choice we have made - bike wise - in ages. Give us some feed back on how you think it rides.Thanks Joe for an excellent frame Edited December 25, 2009 by Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Scarlet Posted December 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Had my first ride on it yesterday, dampish conditions.Back wheel feel is awesome, definately have so much control on the rear wheel, also more accuracy with the rear wheel (landing in manual/brakeless). I also find it more natural to finish moves on the rear wheel (on my old Limey it was such a struggle to hold the front wheel up, I'd have to drop it the second I did a gap or tap).Next upgrade is to sort out my chain line, the slap is getting on my nerves and will definately give me a big confidence boost! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cahill Trials Kid Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Had my first ride on it yesterday, dampish conditions.Back wheel feel is awesome, definately have so much control on the rear wheel, also more accuracy with the rear wheel (landing in manual/brakeless). I also find it more natural to finish moves on the rear wheel (on my old Limey it was such a struggle to hold the front wheel up, I'd have to drop it the second I did a gap or tap).Next upgrade is to sort out my chain line, the slap is getting on my nerves and will definately give me a big confidence boost!Aupjust wondering what you are doing to stop the chain slapping,as i am wanting to get this frame but always hear bad things about the chain set-up Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Scarlet Posted December 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 just wondering what you are doing to stop the chain slapping,as i am wanting to get this frame but always hear bad things about the chain set-upWe spaced the freewheel over with a left over bb spacer (3mm ish). Worked perfectly and stopped the chain slap.It's the set-up, not the frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtchell Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Thats amazing !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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