that NBR dude Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 The "prom-night dumpster baby" project build is underway. I know it looks like a s**t heap right now; it'll get blasted and painted at some point when the weather improves. Update - Now got the brakes on and set up, along with a different seat and some replacement bolts around the place as some were gash and rusty (although fitted with the current theme). Oh and I changed the front rotor so people don't think I bought the bike from Argos Czar 24" frame Echo Urban forks Trial Tech stem Jitsie Hybrid bars Echo BB Jitsie cranks and freehweel Echo wheels Schwalbe Crazy Bob tyres Sram Code R front Magura HS33 with RB Designs lever rear (I wonder if they still leak like they did in 2004...) Alone Big Dick tripod seat and post 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadsP Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 Ace! *Following* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_Fel Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 Nice! I like the rough look haha. You've even got the classic Argos catalogue backwards forks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 Haha thats quite an optical illusion! Looks like a disc mount but pretty sure it's the spider / rivets on the rotor... I like these frames more than I should, looks fun and good to see you on a bike again dude! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 Is this not the same as the Adamant 24 like I have just with a disc mount? Seeing how I'm struggling to get a pair of rim brake compatible 24" rims I wish I'd found one myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that NBR dude Posted February 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 7 minutes ago, Adam@TartyBikes said: Haha thats quite an optical illusion! Looks like a disc mount but pretty sure it's the spider / rivets on the rotor... I like these frames more than I should, looks fun and good to see you on a bike again dude! It's nuts isn't it!! I spent so long looking at the picture going "You twat, you've put the forks on backwards...." then I looked at the bike and realised I hadn't. As you say it's a really weird optical illusion!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that NBR dude Posted February 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 5 minutes ago, isitafox said: Is this not the same as the Adamant 24 like I have just with a disc mount? Seeing how I'm struggling to get a pair of rim brake compatible 24" rims I wish I'd found one myself! I would think they're very similar if not the same. The rear disc mount definitely sold it to me, just need to swap the hub over for a disc hub so I don't have to run the magura. I bled it twice yesterday and I still cannot get the damn thing to work. I have no idea on the geometry, I struggled to find anything that was for this year of frame (think I narrowed it down to about 2011 ish?). I'll get the tape measure out at some point and see what it is. From looking at the pics, I'd say your Adamant is maybe a touch longer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 13 hours ago, that NBR dude said: I know it looks like a s**t heap right now... Well, as the saying goes, a bike in the hand is worth two in the order confirmation email... The Czar and Adamant are quite a bit different once you go deeper - they both have the Spanish BB, but the Czar's got the integrated tensioners, slightly more modern geo, some more 'refined' CNC machined bits on the frame, etc. Both were nice though, and should still be a lot of fun to ride Hope you enjoy it! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Private Repress Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 5 hours ago, isitafox said: Is this not the same as the Adamant 24 like I have just with a disc mount? Seeing how I'm struggling to get a pair of rim brake compatible 24" rims I wish I'd found one myself! Have you considered DMR DeeVees? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 53 minutes ago, Private Repress said: Have you considered DMR DeeVees? Yes until the cheapest pair I could find were £70+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Private Repress Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 41 minutes ago, isitafox said: Yes until the cheapest pair I could find were £70+ Ah right understood, budget build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_Fel Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 Glad I was wrong about them forks haha. Made chuckle that it was the rotor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maintenance Justice Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 On 09/02/2021 at 8:08 PM, that NBR dude said: The "prom-night dumpster baby" project build is underway. I know it looks like a s**t heap right now; it'll get blasted and painted at some point when the weather improves. To be fair I quite like the 'Rat Rod' thing going on there - looks a bit street rat BMX. I say roll with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that NBR dude Posted February 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 Updated OP with new pics now it is all together with the last few parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant wildman Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 I like the distressed ‘rat’ look, proper street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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