Pete.M Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 Spec: Frame: Ashton Ed Tongue Fork: Ashton Justice Front wheel: Dee Vee rim on American Classic Rear wheel: Dee Vee rim on Chris King Singlespeed (running 18:14) Tyres: Tioga comp x Cranks/BB: Middleburn with bash on Shimano UN55 BB Chain/Tensioner: KMC Z610 and Superstar tensioner Pedals: Onza Hognesium Front Brake: Bb7 with SD7 lever Rear Brake: Deore with Inspired slim pads, SD7 lever, Blank linear cable Grips: Odi X trainer Bars: Trialtech High risers Stem: System X (90*35) Headset: FSA Orbit + Hope spacers Saddle/Post: Gusset Might get a downtube protector, I think I'd cry if I bashed this frame! I've barely had a chance to ride it, partly because rain + smooth rim is scary, but it feels awesome so far. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpanzyyyy Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 I would take it in my bed and keep it warm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete.M Posted October 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 I would take it in my bed and keep it warm I have it on a stand at the end of my bed, so I can dream about riding it someday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 Lush. Makes me wish for Eddie Tongue to dump the bmx and make a comeback to bike trials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 Looks fresh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 Really want a bike like this, just for messing around on, doing spins but still be able to pop out a good TGS move. Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 Most times I've seen people build up old school 24" bikes they've had absolutely rancid components/specs, but this one looks amazing and seems like it should ride as good as it looks. Nice work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoNnY__Mc Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 One of the nicest 24s i've seen! Great build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Glad you went for those forks lad. They suit the bike perfectly. Glad to be of assistance. It looks like it'll ride amazingly too. Good bar and stem set up that! I can tell by looking at it that it'll be a good alrounder. The only thing ive got agaisnt it is the gear ratio set up. It looks a bit small/light? I'd have a double wrap on the chain tensioner. Need to get a ride on in Glasgow one day! Oh, btw, what street is there to ride down your way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEON Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Did you buy those forks off me from ebay? Sold exactly those a month or 2 ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete.M Posted October 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 (edited) Cheers Ross you're probably right about the ratio, it had a 15t on before so this is at least an improvement! Also the chain wrap, I hate it but I don't know if I can spare to take a link out? edit: there's very little street riding here. Leon, I did get them off eBay but only a few days ago! Edited October 19, 2012 by Pete.M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dngr2self Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Is this bings old bike? If it is it's had more men than a Thai prostitute. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEON Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 (edited) Cheers Ross you're probably right about the ratio, it had a 15t on before so this is at least an improvement! Also the chain wrap, I hate it but I don't know if I can spare to take a link out? edit: there's very little street riding here. Leon, I did get them off eBay but only a few days ago! Ah! I think they are probably mine & were sold on, I brought them new & used them once, so you should get your moneys worth lol. Edited October 19, 2012 by LEON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete.M Posted October 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 nice one, they are perfect forks for this bike. I'm surprised you sold them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEON Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 (edited) I bought them new, paint stripped that awful red off that same day, polished the shit out of them, went for a quick roll around & they were just too short for a bike with an already low bottom bracket. They are lovely & straight though, hardly any rake. They seem to sell well on ebay too, usually go for 30-35 quid. Edited October 19, 2012 by LEON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aener Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 (edited) What does this feel like? Kinda curious since way back in the day people would run them with, say, 110x5* stems. Does it just ride like a modern 24 with that bar/stem, or is there a hint of the old-school feel about it? (And what's the geo, if you know it?) Did people only run those stems because there wasn't any short high ones about? I know I had a 120x10* on my Leeson and it was nice. Edit: It LOOKS absolutely lovely though Edited October 19, 2012 by aener Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete.M Posted October 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 I might have to get back to you on that one, I've barely had a chance to ride it, so it's hard to say how it feels. I also can't really make a comparison between this and newer 24s, because I've genuinely never ridden a 24 before, which will probably make people rage! ha. From initial impressions, it feels surprisingly modern. The longer chainstays are probably the most old-school feature. I had a much lower and even shorter front end set-up on it a few weeks ago, it felt ok for most things but not bunnyhops, which is exactly what I wanted to be doing! Maybe you're right about short high stems not really existing at that time, or maybe they had silly long forks back then, I dunno. Some rough 'tape measure' geo: 1035, +30, 385 That's with the justice forks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 looks like my old frame, it's still in good nick though. it was immaculate when I sold it to ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete.M Posted October 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Yep! It's in amazingly good nick, thanks for that! Also have to thank ben for putting some great parts on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 (edited) I'm not a basher, that's why it's in that condition. I have far too much mechanical sympathy to be a trials rider bb is +35. I had zoot forks on it, and after that echo sl's Edited October 19, 2012 by bing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Gibbs Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 One of the nicest 24s ever 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete.M Posted February 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 I know right! But you've just reminded me of this and now I miss it, damn you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Gibbs Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Sorry dude! Was trawling Google for inspiration for my 24 and I came across the link to this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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