aener Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 So I came up shy of the apex of a double on a BMX track, causing my headtube to become somewhat detached from the toptube.I could've fixed it, but there was a change I wanted to make anyway, so made a new one Got tube benders myself for this one, so the only thing I didn't do was machine the headtube/BB shell since I don't have access to a lathe.Finally grew a pair and went all-out matt black.The main event: (dusty from a Lee Mill Quarry ride )Which provides a weirdly "empty" looking driveside crank - 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Leigh Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) that there is just.... oh yes! i think it looks amazing in matt black anyway, love it man! Edited July 31, 2014 by JJ Leigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 How come you're running a freehub? Killing too many freewheels or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aener Posted July 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 I've only broken one freewheel in my entire time riding, and that was a three year old Tensile96 about three years ago.Got a freehub because I wanted to be able to trust the engagements. Freewheels didn't skip much, but they always felt a bit wishy-washy. Hopes feel ultra direct.Also - with 18:12 gearing I get 120 engagements.Also also - when used with future frames that may or may not have bolt-through dropouts, huge M10 bolts might actually hold the wheel in place for once.Also also also - it rolls for EVER.Also also also also - pimp as f**k 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John - Hynes Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Yesssssssss! Looks so good!! Geo changed much? Rear end feel sluggish/heavy now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aener Posted July 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Same geo, and all fretting about adding weight into the back wheel was a waste of time.It's certainly different, but not so different I won't be able to adjust.Scooping the back wheel up in 3's is weird, and the back wheel always lags a bit for sidehops, but I think that'll be overcome pretty quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John - Hynes Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Just the same weight placed elsewhere on the bike, you'll sus it eventually! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukasMcNeal Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Matt black bikes look the best, especially brakeless. That's just naughty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Take it that's a standard pro 2ss, 135mm wide? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Take it that's a standard pro 2ss, 135mm wide? I'd put money on that, especially as he made the frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John - Hynes Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Take it that's a standard pro 2ss, 135mm wide? Yeah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpanzyyyy Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Bleech Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Looks sweet dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMTRIALS123 Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 That is a thing of beauty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 looks good, I still would love a seat on it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 looks good, I still would love a seat on it though You know these exist right? Joking! Love the rear 135mm spacing, always wanted to see it on a mod for the pro2 reason. Did you make any modifications to the geometry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aener Posted August 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 looks good, I still would love a seat on it though Good thing it's not your bike then, isn't it?Only thing a seat would provide is something to get in the way, and I think mod bar/stems look bloody awful on bikes with a seat.Did you make any modifications to the geometry? Nope 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Same geo You know these exist right? Did you make any modifications to the geometry? You know, reading the thread... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Good thing it's not your bike then, isn't it? touche 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guillermo Marin Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 all black looks really good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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