lewis.jackson Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 (edited) so here are the 2 bikes that i want to do but dont know witch one i should do. So i put it to you. What bike shall i do? The leeson will be geared with d521 rims and hop xc hubs. thats what i mean by old skool The ashton will be done with drilled rims, disc brakes and single speed. Here are some pics of what they used to look like. Edited February 20, 2010 by lewis.jackson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 LEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Clark Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Ashton's and Leesons were from about the same time, unless you meant the build you were planning or something. Anyway, Leeson, steel is real and all that. Although they are totally different bikes really, this topic is weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis.jackson Posted February 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Ok im going to edit. I know they are the same age Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 COMBO-BREAKER! By that I mean, I voted for the Ashton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 They're different style bikes. Choose the one with the style you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINDUS Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 I have had both and still am using the leeson. the ashton is an ok bike but the leeson is much more solid and will take whatever you do to it.. Leeson rules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis.jackson Posted February 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 well im a bit surprised at how your voting because i was expecting the ashton (new skool) to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Leeson or GTFO. Its so so much nicer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarquin Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 +1 for Leeson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 You sound like you want to do the Ashton...? If you dont want the Leeson, there's a good home waiting here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aener Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Seriously... You can't ask people to answer that. It's down to how you want to ride Only people other than you that could answer that is anyone you ride with a LOT, as they MIGHT know which'd suit your style more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Seriously... You can't ask people to answer that. It's down to how you want to ride Only people other than you that could answer that is anyone you ride with a LOT, as they MIGHT know which'd suit your style more. So true.....build one...if you don't like it, build the other. I'd personally go for the Ashton every time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEON Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 The Leeson wees all over the Ashton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis.jackson Posted February 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 To be honest guys both of the bikes are very streety and both feel nice to ride and i really need a outside opinion so that is why asking you lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Hang on, why not both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEON Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 I've owned an Ashton & thought it was pretty crap, it's too long/steep head angle for anything remotely proper street, and if you want it for hoppy tappy stuff there's loads of better frames for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis.jackson Posted February 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Hang on, why not both? I cant do both as i only have the cash for one. I've owned an Ashton & thought it was pretty crap, it's too long/steep head angle for anything remotely proper street, and if you want it for hoppy tappy stuff there's loads of better frames for that. Yes i know its not the best street or the best natural bike out there but i just like the way it is in the middle and i like the feel of both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis.jackson Posted February 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 Well it looks like I'm going to be doing the Leeson and when it's done I will be putting up pics of it for you all to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 never ridden a leeson, but my gosh, its sexy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis.jackson Posted February 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 Yes it is sexy but and it will look very close to what it looks like in the pic but with gears and some changes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEON Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 Shorter slightly higher stem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis.jackson Posted February 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 Its going to have a 90mm with 10 degree rise stem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 This is probably not going to go down well, and it's the first time I've said it publicly on here - there is nothing good about how Leesons look. The tubing's all out of proportion with each other looks wise, they were never really that strong and I only ever rode one that felt alright to ride... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 Yea but your welsh Mark so only have eyes for round fluffy things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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