nicolasp1405 Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 (edited) 21 hours ago, Mark W said: So yeah... Arcade: http://www.inspiredbicycles.com/inspired_arcade_frame_kit_2016_p101.php Skye V3 Bike: http://www.inspiredbicycles.com/inspired_skye_v3_team_bike_2016_p103.php Skye V3 Framekit: http://www.inspiredbicycles.com/inspired_skye_v3_frame_kit_2016_p102.php Edited September 21, 2016 by Danny Original post was confidential and has been removed, replaced with a more `official` post by Mark Westlake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 Apparently "CONFIDENTIAL" in capitals just isn't clear enough. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsMatt Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 They haven't put stunt pegs on them yet? disappointing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 That's for the Arcade, but that's a secret too... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolasp1405 Posted August 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 33 minutes ago, Mark W said: That's for the Arcade, but that's a secret too... Lol, it does look more BMX-ish, But wouldn't share it of course! Keeping it Secrete as it is supose to be... Can't beleive that website decided to post the Skye before they were supose to though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 19 minutes ago, nicolasp1405 said: Lol, it does look more BMX-ish, But wouldn't share it of course! Keeping it Secrete as it is supose to be... Can't beleive that website decided to post the Skye before they were supose to though... You were happy enough to post it here though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolasp1405 Posted August 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 8 minutes ago, Tony Harrison said: You were happy enough to post it here though... Well that's there problem... I was just exposing them for not keeping it secrete... I didnt leak it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gage-mann Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 It's not changed really anyway since the v2 only colour and geo lol wouldn't panic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 54 minutes ago, gage-mann said: It's not changed really anyway since the v2 only colour and geo lol wouldn't panic I think the only thing shared between the V2 frame/fork and the V3 is maybe the seat tube. Every other part of the frame/fork is completely different. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 So yeah... Arcade: http://www.inspiredbicycles.com/inspired_arcade_frame_kit_2016_p101.php Skye V3 Bike: http://www.inspiredbicycles.com/inspired_skye_v3_team_bike_2016_p103.php Skye V3 Framekit: http://www.inspiredbicycles.com/inspired_skye_v3_frame_kit_2016_p102.php 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Not a fan of the colour. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEON Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Same, especially when the Fourplay looks so good. Don't the forks come in green too? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 I think with the right parts the colour will look really cool, I've never been a fan of matching forks either, I prefer it when the fork colour is the same as the bars, it balances better in my eyes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalopS Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 I'm really into the colour. I don't think it needs matching forks either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Leigh Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 (edited) So the question is why was the skye so suddenly released again? Any flaws with the old one or drastic improvements to the new one? Was going to get a new skye fairly soon but kinda put off now because of a super quick change, anything new with it or did Inspired run out of paint? Edited September 20, 2016 by JJ Leigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 They sold out of the first batch, the plan had been to do the second batch in a different colour. It's exactly the same frame kit/bike (apart from the Tripod seat/post setup). The lead times for things like this mean that decisions are made months and months in advance. It's not a snap decision, it's something that's planned. That's why it was all timed so that when the first batch sold out the new ones were pretty much ready to go with only a relatively small down time for bikes being out of stock (from Inspired at least). Having seen both of the colours in real life, I'm keen on both. I prefer the smoother finish on the Skye frame not least because it means that you can clean it up a bit easier (taking photos of the black one was a bit of a nightmare as the coarse finish picked up dirt/lint/anything and was pretty stubborn about it). As Ali said before, with the Arcade, it's colour is pretty much designed to work as the complete bike Inspired sell. Matte black parts throughout with that frame colour looks really good as a complete setup. There are a few BMXs out there with similar colour schemes that look really cool. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay T Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 Wow......! they really have nailed it this time! Satin pewter blue.... very very nice! and the old black forks trick with the Arcade! I Love it.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christiaan Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 Not a fan of the new Arcade colour the be honest. Maybe a picture of one build will change my mind. I also was expecting some geometry changes. Shorter stays and lower bb maybe? The Skye and Fourplay keep evolving while the Arcade remains the same since the introduction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 The Arcade had some tweaks between 2014 and 2015 models, this one has the same geo but minor details like the headset and seat clamp. If it ain't broke, don't fix it - clearly Inspired are happy with how the frame rides, just wanted to update a few little points so that's what they've done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 There's nothing good about lower BBs As Luke says there have been minor tweaks too. The head tube, BB yoke, disc mount, seat stay bridge and seat clamp have all changed. There might be some minor geo tweaks in future, but the Arcades have always been pretty much spot on feel wise so there's not been much incentive to change it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 Did Danny have a major say in the colour of the Skye in the past? No Danny, no colour restrictions? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 You're mentioned by name in Danny's book. I assume you'll be getting a copy to carry around with you so you can make sure that everyone knows you've been to the flat before. Sweet Jordan Leigh tribute by the way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Might as well spell out what you mean, Mark. I don't do beating around the bush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Seeing this green frame black parts around quite a bit right now. I think it looks great... Love to see one built up, too tiny for me to ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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