Ross McArthur Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 So after riding a 26 on the mean streets for a couple of years I decided for 2013 to go back to 24. Marino has sorted me out with a frame and fork which ive named the Archive. Way back when, when Akrigg, Ashton, Hawzie and Edd T were filming for what is now known as Trial Noir, it was originally going to be named "Archive 1". Maybe Chris had in mind to make a series? Anyway since I based the the look of this frame around the Ashton Edd T frame, I thought I'd name it thus. Obviously ive improved the geo to suit my needs, shortened the back end, steepened the head angle bla bla. Ive also added a few nice touches like horizontal dropouts with tensioners a-la Echo and a disc mount a-la Skye. Here it is without brakes. Ive still to decide what im going to run. Geo is 980, 360, 74, 20 Fork is 410, 30. Shameless plug time...Anyone liking the sound of that geo, these frames can be bought off the shelf from Marino now! All you have to do is choose a colour. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEON Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 I are disappoint by your choice of bash (get some proper rims too) but it looks good! Looks mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Gething Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Those forks look very unusual Rest of the bike looks sooo clean, kind of makes me wish I never sold my Fourplay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 how gutted are you that you didn't calculate your chainstay length with the gear ratio you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpanzyyyy Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 bike porn here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Looks cool. Love the fork too. Video soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Looks amazing, Ross. Nice one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaotic3vil Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Looks good! That 74º seat tube angle makes it look so short! It is short with 980mm WB but the rear triangle being big for 360mm CS makes the front shorter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 thats a really beautiful bicycle you´ve got there sir! i´m with ali on the gearing though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalRobbo341 Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Looks very nice and very streety, geometry sounds tasty, looks similar to lots of the bikes on here - http://www.facebook.com/streetrideuk/photos_stream Hope you get along with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted February 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Cheers so far guys. At the moment im running 22.16 so having to play with the half link but I dont see that as a problem, its the way I run my echo too. Its actually perfect with a 22.15 ratio which I think im going to go for. Bita speed'n'nat'know. It feels astonishing to ride. Rolls fast and light. Feels solid like you could smash it into anything and it'd come out riding better. As for a video. Ill be filming soon but itll take ages to film probably. Got a few cool things in mind I want to capture and how to go about doing it the way I want it to look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike_dummie Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Looks soo nice!!! What's the spec? Interested in what bars your using aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 (edited) so the heat treatment gives a responsible feel compared to the old ones? how are the forks? Edited February 3, 2013 by FamilyBiker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted February 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Ok so spec is as follows. Da Bomb Tactic bars Anatomy stem echo head set TT foamies Hope XC front hub on a DMR DV rim Rear CK HD on a DV DMR moto tyres TT lite BB with alloy echo bolts Middleburn cranks with TNN 22 bash with black alloy bolts Middleburn alloy chain ring Mag Ti pedals Eclat seat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 so the heat treatment gives a responsible feel compared to the old ones? how are the forks? and also:total weight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Love the look and I like them bars, can't wait to see it in action Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Needs black wheels gorgeous though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_travis Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 (edited) Bike looks sweet man! Really like that can't wait for a shot Edited February 3, 2013 by ben_travis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Those bars are epic, definite contender for my new one. What are they like compared to the king of all bars, the 2.5" rise Azonics? Looks great, mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalopS Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Looks amazing Ross! The forks I say paint the rim and leave it as it is for a while (A) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 I ran those bars for about 4 months last year, they started off a nice shape, but ended up pretty horrible. If you're after bars, NS Proof bars are my current market favourites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 they started off a nice shape, but ended up pretty horrible. changed the shape haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 I ran those bars for about 4 months last year, they started off a nice shape, but ended up pretty horrible. If you're after bars, NS Proof bars are my current market favourites. Ahhh yeah, I remember those - never knew what happened to them haha. Do the NS have a homo-sized bar clamp though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 25.4 clamp yes, never slipped when I used it with a shim and 31.8mm stem though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Bingo. Cheers mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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