Rob Brodie Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 looks really smart. its good to see that its a 'different' silver/a different take on what everyone likes. rockman are definitely one of the best companies around at the moment. cant wait to see what your going to come up with this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason222 Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 Spectacular looking frame and frame design. They really know how to make a frame that works. However, I'm not sure this would be a frame for me. I find 380 cs too short with high bb, makes the bike feel way too twitchy imo. There really is no need for a chainstay that hugs the tire, these bikes arn't made to be doing spinny moves. Longer stays with high bb feels soooo much more controlled when on two wheels and the rear wheel. I am not fond of short front ends, especially with high bb. I think the geo should look more like a YaaBaa Stinger, we definitely need more high bb bikes with 390 cs!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 I like it, frame looks really clean and smart, graphics look good, font for the text looks poor. Position of the booster is interesting. Will it have the same tensioning issues i know some people have had with the original Slate? Is the reasoning for these short CS so that the chain tension is correct with 18:15 gearing a new chain and the minimalist dropouts? Seems like a a few frames are like this. What is the actual geo? 1080 is fairly short, but that's with a set of Rockman forks i guess. I guess as the CS are short the length is in the top tube and so the reach wont be too bad with the +50mm bb rise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 Thats the 2nd best looking frame I've seen, after the Koxx Sky, which it looks exactly the same as. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 I so want a rockman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatpro Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 looks awesome! some pictures of the built up bike would be nice too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambton Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 I wanna see some pics of it built up?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaiTrials Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 When will these be available. I'm about to buy a frame and this might make me wait... Would want one in silver too for the record, looks great! No need to add color. How do you have one? Sponsor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 When will these be available. I'm about to buy a frame and this might make me wait... Would want one in silver too for the record, looks great! No need to add color. How do you have one? Sponsor? http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/forum/index....howtopic=146093 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispyboy Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 Oh i wanted to see a full bike looks nice though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenpoll_41 Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 I'd tap that if I could tap! Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyota200x Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 Lines looks cleaner than the original Slate Straight top tube does wonders in the looks department. Best looking Rockman yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Posted January 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 nicest rockman frame ive seen, looks proper cool!! nice welding too It honestly is the nicest welding I have seen. Im pretty sure its made of U6 too which is a big plus... like the old echo pures/zoo boas etc - light n strong. can you please confirm the geo??? I was told 1080.380.50 is this stil right? cheers for postin pics Yes it is made from U6. It is 1090, 380, +55, 71.5 Ben. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetjibs Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 thanks ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave33 Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 looks better in the flesh, first rockmans frame i like the colour anf look of... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmusson Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 Leave the frame silver for the win skanky green would spoile it also looks like a strong frame and kind of like a hydroxx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurent Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 Nice graphics! But it's a shame they don't use integrated chain tensionners as they did on the kortz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Posted January 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 (edited) Bike pics now added to the original post. Edited January 16, 2010 by Savage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freetrial Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Bike pics now added to the original post. Really nice! Is that fork available to mere humans? Been looking at the Spade, but only saw it with the 4-bolt boster thingy on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordMersey Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 I also like the silver frame and I also like the purpal snails ( which is what I beilve they are correct me if im wrong) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Posted January 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 I also like the silver frame and I also like the purpal snails ( which is what I beilve they are correct me if im wrong) Yep purple snails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Looking good, Ben How are you finding it compared to the Limey 3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 If it comes in black that's going to be my next frame. My old slate was such a nice frame to ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostrider88 Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 nice bike,but wb looks short to me...What´s the stem geo??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 It doesn't look like a sponsored rider's bike, in a way. Just sorta seems a little thrown together, like if I was Rockman I'd want it to look a bit more 'pro' for want of a better word. Still, if it rides nicely then that's all good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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