Chaotic3vil Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 This seems well deserved. there was not a line in that second video where i found myself saying 'Eh?? Even I could do that' as I find myself doing far too much when I watch sponsored videos. spot on. Your the guy who snapped some inspired forks and put them through your hand aren't you? Sound like your gonna be a good product tester... Well through my hand would be weird. haha.. No. I snapped a well abused fork and the steering tube went through my shoe. Got quite close to my toe though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 (edited) did anyone but me see the freaky cut at 1:13 in the second vid?just a splitsecond of cutting it together a little bit sooner and i wouldn´t have noticed... Edited November 20, 2012 by FamilyBiker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEON Posted November 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 I did after the first few times I saw it, pretty cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 I f**king love Andre. Literally one of the best people in the entire world on every level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC12345678910 Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 I snapped a well abused fork and the steering tube went through my shoe. Got quite close to my toe though. I remembered a part of a fork getting a little close to body parts... but obv not the specifics. My point about being a good proto basher is still true though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 andré,youll be doing hard snapping any of marinos parts,so your body should be secure of ally-related sharp edges... riding my mild steel frame the third year now,with 92kgs body mass.not a single issue with this frame so far. AWESOME STUFF,cant repeat enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Nichols Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 @the guy with the weird username; I don't think snapping one pair of forks makes someone a good product tester, many people snap bike parts all the time.. If you don't, you should probably try harder. Anyways, congratulations Andre! I'm jealous :-P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0zzy Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 congrats all though imo it was inevitable what sort of rider was looked for.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEON Posted November 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 (edited) Wasn't really any preference, but he's the most well rounded rider we saw, he can hook big walls, he can front wheel up to rails, he can do all the trialsy stuff despite being on a pretty street specific bike, he has all the flatland as well, he can ride street so aggressively and stylishly. He can backflip, do barspin drops, tailwhips and generally has no fear. He's a pretty complete rider, so I wasn't surprised by the decision. I think those things are what won it for him. Edited November 21, 2012 by LEON 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Papasnap Maher Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 And he has been in my house..Therefore making him even cooler!! He is a lad!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 And he has been in my house..Therefore making him even cooler!! He is a lad!! Likewise! Seriously, this couldn't have gone to anyone better. When i finally get round to making the Tour edit you'll see how good Andre really is. Wheelswap to hop bar on a bench, fresh off the plane after being awake for 48 hours sums it up really... Boy goes hard. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaotic3vil Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 @the guy with the weird username; I don't think snapping one pair of forks makes someone a good product tester, many people snap bike parts all the time.. If you don't, you should probably try harder. Anyways, congratulations Andre! I'm jealous :-P This. And from what I've been seeing, breaking forks is not that uncommon at the moment. Like Sam said "if you don't, you should probably try harder", in a moderate sense of course, but the point is when your out trying new stuff, your bike is going to take all your mistakes, specially when speed adds to the equation. And from what I've experienced through the years aluminium is not known for it's forgiveness when it come to harsh impacts. Chromoly maybe not be ultimate strength solution but it has given it's proofs on the streets for many years, that's why I'm really stoked to ride marino's frame and fork, specially these new versions with integrated head tube, clean dropouts, butted chromoly and the option of a full custom geometry. Thanks boys! Really enjoyed this years trip, had a really good time with you guys .Looking forward for the next years 24" tour! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpanzyyyy Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 When i finally get round to making the Tour edit you'll see how good Andre really is. doooo it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 its going forwards!!!next:heat treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Good stuff, hopefully he'll be able to crack on with mine soon. Tempted to go for some forks as well to match the frame! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 (edited) Meanwhile, in the Marino Bike sweatshop... Edited December 1, 2012 by Ross McArthur 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEON Posted December 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 its going forwards!!!next:heat treatment. Who are you and why do you get more updates than us? lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 hey its the first time i posted marinos updates before you did lol. i am a friend of mr alegre,and if i dont get my pics, i am twisting his nerves until my mailbox gets fed up. hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEON Posted December 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Fair enough lol. Don't see many brake mounts in those pics, is it heat treating then brake mounts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 (edited) i think he´ll weld them on before,not sure though edit:mailed him,he´ll weld the seat- and chainstay bridges and brake mounts on,THEN heat treatening the stuff. Edited December 2, 2012 by FamilyBiker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEON Posted December 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Nice, when do you reckon we'll get them? He said my 26" is done now, not painted though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 not sure.what colour is each of you guys going for? i am going for a transparent red,stolen from ross...lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEON Posted December 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 I've had trans red & trans green, so the 24 will be raw & the 26 probably metallic light green, he sent me a pic of quite a nice green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 (edited) i was thinking of a crystal fx painting,i can do it,but marino cant unfortunately. that looks so so good.if marino will reply to my last mail soon,its possible i could show some nice pics of every single frame here . waiting sucks edit:...if the owners agree with it. Edited December 2, 2012 by FamilyBiker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEON Posted December 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 I'll keep my frames secret until they're built But if you get pics of my frame....let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.