1a2bcio8 Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 (edited) So, I'm not usually one that holds a great deal of concern about how my bike looks. However, I've been back riding for nearly two years now and I recognise that it's worth using whatever psychological prop you can to maintain your enthusiasm for riding. Hence I took my Inspired 4play, Inspired Team forks and Inspired bars to a local powder coater. The choice of colour is motivated by my Fly Pantera bmx from years ago. A big thanks to Inspired for making awesome parts that actually endure and aid my riding. Riding would be problematic for me without them. I recommend the powder coaters. Their base rate is £50 and that seemingly includes any additional parts. I could have added, wheels, cranks et.c without any surplus. Check out ABC enamelling in Nailsea if interested. Edited May 24, 2012 by Ben Rowlands 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrialsIsHard Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Really like the colour, not sure if I like the the bars being the same colour as the frame + fork though My Inspired is still rawwed so I'll shut up now.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1a2bcio8 Posted May 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Yeah it's not going to be for everyone. I just felt like something a bit different to the style I've had for nearly two years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Gething Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 That looks sick! Super original setup there and the colour choice suits very well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clerictgm Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooo Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Not a fan of the colours inspired usually put on their bikes, this looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoster Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 looks quite lovely (not too keen on the girrafe neck spacers, i have something similar, that's why i would try out one of theese.. http://www.skylmt.com/). How is the tension managed? thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1a2bcio8 Posted May 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Cheers for comments. Those bars don't look very strong to be honest. If they were oversized at the clamp I wouldn't mind the absence of a crossbar but they aren't. I'm very suspicious of most mtb street bars to be honest! I've broken some on the same day I've put them on my bike before. Thanks anyway though. They do, at least, look very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpanzyyyy Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 obvious sexyness 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 Looks really smart. Tempted by one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalopS Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 I'm not really into the new look inspireds with the frame and fork the same colour but I'm loving this! Slick tires look pretty cool. Do you feel confident turning with them at speed? Saint cranks look awsome. I even like the fat seat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andeee Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 Holy stem stackers bat man! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 They feel nice with a high front end. Stackers are a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoster Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 Cheers for comments. Those bars don't look very strong to be honest. If they were oversized at the clamp I wouldn't mind the absence of a crossbar but they aren't. I'm very suspicious of most mtb street bars to be honest! I've broken some on the same day I've put them on my bike before. Thanks anyway though. They do, at least, look very cool. yeah, they're bmx size clamp, but they-re steel, they're intended for fgfs and judging by what this guy does wit them, i'm thinking they should hold up. But yeah, they seemed weird to me as well being that high with no crossbar... http://vimeo.com/34179546 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Holy stem stackers bat man! Bear in mind Ben is about 7ft tall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Ben rides allot of static moves which tends to be more stressful than what that guy does. Not feeling them pics Ben, something ain't right. Should look great in person, wouldn't mind that colour either. Getabmx. Getasomebrakez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK92 Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 what BB length did you go with for your saint cranks?? 68-73 or 83MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 what BB length did you go with for your saint cranks?? 68-73 or 83MM BB width is dictated by the frame.... 68/73 on everything but DH mountain bikes. Axle width is really an option with Hollowtech 2 cranks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 Looks tidy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 (edited) stacker height?absolute bar height? Edited August 17, 2012 by FamilyBiker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Kilgar Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 what gearing are you running and is the chain pritty tight ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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