howvard Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 Sorry making a few topics recentley but I have questions that need answering. So you may have heard I have bought a Rockman Aurem frame, I have been doing as much research as I can on specifically the Aurem 3 frame, and am constantly hearing mixed opinions about the frame. So it would be really nice to hear about your Rockman experiences, If you have owned an Aurem 3 frame how long have you had? How long did it last? Why dont you use it anymore? And overall what did you think of it? Also bashguard or bashring? Would also be really good to here about every other Rockman frame experiences? Thanks for the comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 (edited) they don't snap like a toothpick but they're certainly aren't basher bikes. Edited August 4, 2012 by DrStix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsiain Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 my cousin had 2 one snapped in 2 months the other 6 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen_G Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 my cousin had 2 one snapped in 2 months the other 6 months he's snapped alot of things though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 they aren't bad frames, alot of people view them as bad cause they aren't as tough as other frames, but if you consider low frame weight to be a priority then they're excellent. but if you know your a basher or a bit of a monster then be prepared to be dissapointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p_ruskin Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 It all depends on what frame you go for, all the Kortz and Bjorn frames for example broke really easily, yet the Slate Isis and the Akali frames last much longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 Bashring, on the crank. The other photo on here of the snapped aurem 3 has little to do with the bashring. It just failed at the chainstays. Rockman frames arent as bad as some make them out to be. Many that break do as theyre not ridden the way they were built for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p_ruskin Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 Many that break do as theyre not ridden the way they were built for. Could not be more right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Reynolds Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 Rockman frames arent as bad as some make them out to be. Many that break do as theyre not ridden the way they were built for. I.e, get a rockman if you ride like a pussy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 i.e. get a rockman if you ride with finesse... they're strong until you smash them into walls to many times... they're in the same realm as koxx in my eyes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howvard Posted August 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 Im getting an aurem 3 frame. I tend to only ride things i know i can do, apart from the odd experiment. (im no pussy rider though) haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 i bet you'd improve faster with an average frame that you know can take more abuse... i progressed like mad when i had no concerns for my hardware, i got all of the 'bad riding' out of my system and after nearly 7 years of trials i feel like i could begin to warrant a lighter more delicate machine as i'd be able to effectively utilize it without ruining it in a matter of weeks, that said, if you can afford the best and you can afford to maintain having it, it makes absolute sense to do it right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 The same goes for everything really. Take Try-All forks. I liked how light they were and liked the look of them, yet I cracked all 3 of my sets within 4 months because I rode Tgs on them. Whack a set of urbans on, no problems. Rockman frames are gorgeous to ride, but definately not frames Id recomend to the less advanced rider. I think I could just get away with having one now, but Id go for a Slate 3 or Alkali for peace of mind, being the stronger two frames in their range. Dont think I could ride a Bjorn or Aurem very long before ruining it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howvard Posted August 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 Well i got the Aurem frame for $150 aus dollars so thats not alot of £££ If it brakes, its just another frame to hang on the wall! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 Well i got the Aurem frame for $150 aus dollars so thats not alot of £££ If it brakes, its just another frame to hang on the wall! That is cheap for an Aurem, and it will make a lovely ornament if it breaks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rab3481 Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 I had a rockman slate 1 for over 2.5 years before it snapped! Got myself an XL now since they seemed to last. One thing i guess is weight, i've done some harsh things to it but i only weigh 10 and a half stone... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsiain Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 well my cousin was in no way a basher and he broke slate 2 and kortz biggest drop would probably be an ibc crate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 Kortz frames are shit anyway. Pretty much everyones Ive seen cracked/ snapped. Cant commnt on the Slate 1 or 2 frames, Ive never seen them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_Trials Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 (edited) I've had mine well over a year and it still has no intention of cracking yet, they're decent as long as you don't go around hitting it with hammers, make sure you get a carbon protector for the thought because they're much easier to break when they're dented. As long as you're not a complete basher it shouldn't be a problem, I've go a few videos of me riding i so you know what sort of stuff it can handle. Suppose it also depends on what frame too though, the maladies were complete poop in terms of cracking as far as I'm aware, never heard of an alaki cracking... EDIT: BASHRING any day! Edited August 5, 2012 by Jamie_Trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howvard Posted August 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 I've had mine well over a year and it still has no intention of cracking yet, they're decent as long as you don't go around hitting it with hammers, make sure you get a carbon protector for the thought because they're much easier to break when they're dented. As long as you're not a complete basher it shouldn't be a problem, I've go a few videos of me riding i so you know what sort of stuff it can handle. Suppose it also depends on what frame too though, the maladies were complete poop in terms of cracking as far as I'm aware, never heard of an alaki cracking... EDIT: BASHRING any day! Yeah I was prettty happy with price so couldn't resist. Yeah that would be sick if you can upload some videos of your riding mate. What frame did you have? And its decided. Bashring on the cranks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_Trials Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Yeah I was prettty happy with price so couldn't resist. Yeah that would be sick if you can upload some videos of your riding mate. What frame did you have? And its decided. Bashring on the cranks! I had an akali, and still do, its coming up to 2 years I've had it now, rockman frames seem to be touch and go, but my akali is tough to say its about 1.4kg or something. http://www.youtube.com/user/jamiemoxon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howvard Posted August 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 I had an akali, and still do, its coming up to 2 years I've had it now, rockman frames seem to be touch and go, but my akali is tough to say its about 1.4kg or something. h ttp://www.youtube.com/user/jamiemoxon Awesome thanks mate, you definatley ride bigger then me but i reckon iim as smooth as you so, lets hope all goes well. Are you running the monty carbon effect stem? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
315r Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 And what about slate 3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_Trials Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Are you running the monty carbon effect stem? I was but i snapped it a few months ago, better off getting a forged thing really 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradJohnson Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Best thing to do is ride it how you would ride any other bike, if it cracks with a stupid time get on the phone to RockMan and get them told how out of order they are for selling frames that are made specificly for bouncing at walls and rocks, that aren't up to the job, and try get a new frame out of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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