rathergoodpie Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 (edited) So, I finally decided to do something about my inability to bunnyhop. Started watching an old video of mine from 1999 when I rode my Giant Hawyes and thought to myself, "I really miss just having fun on the bike!" Really sick of not having any decent natural to ride near me and bored of pogo-ing around. Took at little visit up to Tartybikes on Friday and got this little gem built up. My word. Its been sessioned all weekend and must say I haven't had so much fun / ached so much in about 10 years of riding. Roll on summer!! Edited March 11, 2010 by rathergoodpie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rathergoodpie Posted March 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Forgot to mention - huge thanks to everyone at Tartybikes for putting up with me for the day! Hopefully be putting up a riding video soon. In terms of riding, it feels surprisingly less cramped than I expected it to, even with the short stem. Main difference I have found is the balancing point on the rear wheel has taken a little time to nail. Brakes awesome in the dry - I'm running koxx blues and they have an awesome amount of bite when locked, but provide a nice amount of modulation. I did toy with the idea of a front disc but seems to be fine with the maggie. In the wet its a different story, nearly killed myself looping off the back when manualing when the brake slipped through! Guess I'll just have to hope for dry weather (ha!) Had a little ride down the local skatepark on sunday and needless to say spins are a piece of piss compared to the echo. Pops up really nicely. Backwards noserolls are next on the agenda... see if I can loose a few teeth trying those! Really changed my approach to obstacles riding this frame, and its really refreshing. If anyone wants a list of the rest of the spec just give me a shout. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hitcher Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Look really tidy. Love it. No stickers inspired though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rathergoodpie Posted March 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Look really tidy. Love it. No stickers inspired though? Bought the frame second hand and the stickers were a bit battered so I took them off. Kinda prefer it without to be honest. Might make up some custom ones though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actiondan Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 That my friend... looks sick! nice to see the traditional Rob 'Red/Black/White' theme is still strong!! Love it, get your ass to cornwall for some fun soon mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumplestiltskin Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Very, very nicely built. You've done a great job with the old girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigman Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Looooks sweet dude! Hows the rear hub now, did mr tart sort that bad boy?? Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rathergoodpie Posted March 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Looooks sweet dude! Hows the rear hub now, did mr tart sort that bad boy?? Adam Yup Mr Tart has indeed worked his magic, feels so solid (crew) now. Glad you approve, I know how much you love riding street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigman Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Yup Mr Tart has indeed worked his magic, feels so solid (crew) now. Glad you approve, I know how much you love riding street If I move up your way again i will get a streety beast built up for blasting about on Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lankeman Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 nearly killed myself looping off the back when manualing when the brake slipped through! 1 witness... near death!!! . Mint bike rob!! good luck goin backwards on front wheel i clanged me gonads last ntie tryin it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Looks awesome, nice spec too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endohopper Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Really cool lookin' bike , it's great when new kit rekindles the enjoyment of riding ! Cooler still that you can simply visit Tarty's and presumably watch 'em assemble your bike . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actiondan Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Well i can tell you that rob didnt build it himself! And if he did, when he offers you a go, say no! You know what im talking about Rob!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Could've sworn I replied to this before, but yeah, good luck with it dude Glad you liked it, you seemed pretty keen as it was getting built Just need to take the brakes off now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rathergoodpie Posted March 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Well i can tell you that rob didnt build it himself! And if he did, when he offers you a go, say no! You know what im talking about Rob!! Dan, you know full well that i am an awesome mechanic. Besides, the Cannondale hasn't died... yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalopS Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Man thats pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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