Luke_zoo Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 hey, I've got £1500 to spend on new bike going to go back to 26" as I'm not into mod's anymore... Been looking at the Rockman Korts, any idea on how they ride? Geo from tarty bikes... Wheelbase: 1100mm Chainstay Length: 380mm BB Rise: 60mm Head Angle: 70.5 degrees Centre of BB shell to top centre of head tube: 670mm Been looking at all rockman's with forks to match too, just unsure with the frame.. I have been looking at the Rockman with a Tryall kit, not too sure if worth the money? What i dont want to do if buy it then it not ride nice. Help please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmusson Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 I have a kortz and it rides mint. Everyone that has a go on my bike say "thats the nicest stock iv riden" which is quite reassuring It really depends on what kind of rider you are as to say if you should get one or not. If your a basher then no dont get one as the tubing is quite thin and can dent easily. If your smooth, which i kind of am then yea go for it I find it really nice for gaps and taps but wheel switches im still getting used to because of the extra length of the frame also it sidehops nicely with more leverage from the long frame. I have a video of damon watson pissing a 55" sidehop on my bike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke_zoo Posted January 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 I have a kortz and it rides mint. Everyone that has a go on my bike say "thats the nicest stock iv riden" which is quite reassuring It really depends on what kind of rider you are as to say if you should get one or not. If your a basher then no dont get one as the tubing is quite thin and can dent easily. If your smooth, which i kind of am then yea go for it I find it really nice for gaps and taps but wheel switches im still getting used to because of the extra length of the frame also it sidehops nicely with more leverage from the long frame. I have a video of damon watson pissing a 55" sidehop on my bike! Yeah seen the video, I used to ride a koxx vinco so length should not be a problem with me, just bb rise I like anything over +60-+80 i'm not fussed about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Boshed this spec together quickly, just under your £1500 budget, would be a wiked ride... RockMan Kortz: Grey/Green @ £499.00 RockMan Spade: 4-Bolt Only @ £149.00 Echo SL Headset: Black @ £40.00 Try-All 26" Wheel Deal: Non disc front hub, Blue rims @ £219.99 Magura HS33 White & Olive, no brake clamps: Pair, 4-Finger @ £115.00 TNN Engineering CNC Brake Clamps @ £44.00 TNN Engineering LGM: Green @ £29.00 Onza Citrus: Yellow @ £11.00 Trialtech Sport Riser Bar: Silver @ £49.00 Trialtech Sport Forged: Silver @ £35.00 Trialtech Sport Screw On: 15T @ £15.00 Echo SL 108: 18T @ £60.00 Trialtech Sport Magnesium: White @ £55.00 RockMan Lite Cranks: 175mm @ £99.00 Try-All ISIS with Bolts: 127.5mm Axle @ £52.00 TMS Bashring: Red @ £17.50 V!Z Foam @ £5.00 Update Basket Delivery: TBC Total: £1494.49 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke_zoo Posted January 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Boshed this spec together quickly, just under your £1500 budget, would be a wiked ride... RockMan Kortz: Grey/Green @ £499.00 RockMan Spade: 4-Bolt Only @ £149.00 Echo SL Headset: Black @ £40.00 Try-All 26" Wheel Deal: Non disc front hub, Blue rims @ £219.99 Magura HS33 White & Olive, no brake clamps: Pair, 4-Finger @ £115.00 TNN Engineering CNC Brake Clamps @ £44.00 TNN Engineering LGM: Green @ £29.00 Onza Citrus: Yellow @ £11.00 Trialtech Sport Riser Bar: Silver @ £49.00 Trialtech Sport Forged: Silver @ £35.00 Trialtech Sport Screw On: 15T @ £15.00 Echo SL 108: 18T @ £60.00 Trialtech Sport Magnesium: White @ £55.00 RockMan Lite Cranks: 175mm @ £99.00 Try-All ISIS with Bolts: 127.5mm Axle @ £52.00 TMS Bashring: Red @ £17.50 V!Z Foam @ £5.00 Update Basket Delivery: TBC Total: £1494.49 doesnt seem to bad really... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 i mean you don't need rockman forks, you could go for tryalls for £10 less and put the money somewhere else on the bike everything else, you could have a trialtech bashguard, the one sided one but i personally prefer 360' protection on a freewheel it doesn't make sence to risk an expensive freewheel for such a tiny weight saving close to the centre of the bike, magnesium pedals *** also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmusson Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 it doesn't make sence to risk an expensive freewheel for such a tiny weight saving close to the centre of the bike yes it does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 you have problems though tom i'm suprised you havent dremmeled out the recessed bit in your bash ring for MOAR weight saving yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke_zoo Posted January 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 you have problems though tom i'm suprised you havent dremmeled out the recessed bit in your bash ring for MOAR weight saving yet... what if i was to run it like a cassett? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 You could wait a short while for the new Rockman Slate2 frame to come out. I received mine today and it looks really really nice. Ben. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke_zoo Posted January 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 You could wait a short while for the new Rockman Slate2 frame to come out. I received mine today and it looks really really nice. Ben. Pics . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Pics . Tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Tomorrow Any idea what the main differences are on the Kortz2 ie; weight, geo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max-t Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 You could wait a short while for the new Rockman Slate2 frame to come out. I received mine today and it looks really really nice. Ben. Any Idea how long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Its similar to the first one but with a few tweeks. All will become clear soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 it doesn't make sence to risk an expensive freewheel for such a tiny weight saving close to the centre of the bike It does! Hahaha if you hit your freewheel on a wall with your wrong foot forward you a spanner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke_zoo Posted January 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Any one got any pic's of the new kortz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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