scotty Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 I've been looking for a change of frame 26" and after putting a massive dent in the downtube it's probably needed soon. Seems like there's not much available, like the rest of the industry. I've looked and tarty and trials addict. Where else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gage-mann Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 https://www.trial-bikes.com/en/26-bike-trials-frames/ https://www.trialprod.com/en/33-frames-26 good prices on some frames but unsure on import prices mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 For imports, add 25% and around £20, thats a good guide. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted April 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 Cheers for the ideas. I think I'd rather get some in the UK at the moment, seeing a lot of issues with imports at work so don't fancy getting a frame lost. But might have to if Is there much due in? @Adam@TartyBikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 Might get some zimmer frames in, they should have decent availability at the moment, but that's about it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 9 hours ago, Adam@TartyBikes said: Might get some zimmer frames in, they should have decent availability at the moment, but that's about it. Put me down for one! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gage-mann Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 (edited) 16 hours ago, scotty said: I've been looking for a change of frame 26" and after putting a massive dent in the downtube it's probably needed soon. Seems like there's not much available, like the rest of the industry. I've looked and tarty and trials addict. Where else? https://www.store.fxn.global/product-page/breeth-tomorrow-frame-26 Edited April 19, 2021 by gage-mann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoofty Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 How about trendcycles.ch? They're not EU at least. Mostly echo, jitsie and rockman for bare frames. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted April 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 23 hours ago, Adam@TartyBikes said: Might get some zimmer frames in, they should have decent availability at the moment, but that's about it. Well it might come to it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted April 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Swoofty said: How about trendcycles.ch? They're not EU at least. Mostly echo, jitsie and rockman for bare frames. Cheers I do like the look or the Jitsie frames but the snail cams make me want to vomit, never used them but hate the idea. Any experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoofty Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 I had them on my Alias 20.1, but ultimately they're just one of many many ways to skin a cat. I'm all vertical drops and through axles now; not by choice, but the way of the market it seems. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gage-mann Posted April 20, 2021 Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 Snail cams are fine just make sure you get the notched ones jitsie frames 116mm hub size just for you to bear in mind and most frames these days are high bb so you may need/want more spacers under your stem or even a different stem 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwtrials Posted April 20, 2021 Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 13 hours ago, gage-mann said: Snail cams are fine just make sure you get the notched ones jitsie frames 116mm hub size just for you to bear in mind and most frames these days are high bb so you may need/want more spacers under your stem or even a different stem Snail cams seem to work for people under like 185 lbs. Heavier people universally hate them. (Or at least I do) I've sold frames I loved the geo on just to get something without snail cams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gage-mann Posted April 20, 2021 Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 7 hours ago, cwtrials said: Snail cams seem to work for people under like 185 lbs. Heavier people universally hate them. (Or at least I do) I've sold frames I loved the geo on just to get something without snail cams. I’ve never had a problem with them and I’ve been 240 lbs I've never understood how people don’t get on with them it’s literally loosen your axle bolts and click either side till the wheel is straight and chain it tensioned then tighten back up 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted April 21, 2021 Report Share Posted April 21, 2021 As always, can't really stress enough how important it is to clean and grease your axle threads and axle bolt threads if you're experiencing wheel slipping issues. Your axle bolts should be taking most (if not all) the load, so if your wheel is shifting pay attention to them more than your cams. Serrated axle bolt washers are a good shout too (as is putting a bit of grease under the bolt heads to eliminate any binding between the bolt head and the washer). The threads on M6 axle bolts aren't huge, so if they're pretty dry you'll get that tight feeling way before you would do if they're greased. We looked into it ages ago and found the %age difference and it is hefty. EDIT: This is all based on either having notched snail cams already, or having notched some smooth cams... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canardweb Posted April 22, 2021 Report Share Posted April 22, 2021 On 20/04/2021 at 11:28 PM, gage-mann said: I’ve never had a problem with them and I’ve been 240 lbs I've never understood how people don’t get on with them it’s literally loosen your axle bolts and click either side till the wheel is straight and chain it tensioned then tighten back up Exactly how I feel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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