Bigman Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Right, after a harsh uni term i am VERy short of money, i i have sold the ashton frame as it was the only thing i had that could get me some ££ and then bought a BT5 for cheap to keep me going, here it is:[attachmentid=5063][attachmentid=5064][attachmentid=5065]Spec: BT5 frameBT F6 forksFSA orbita headsetCannondale stem 120mm 5degZoo barsRear CK on DX32Front hope XC on DX32Rear Dewhore vee with XTR lever, clarkes cable (will do for now), XTR booster with Koxx green padsFron Avid BB7 with SD5 leverMiddleburn RS7's with 20t bash and chainringSo there, hope u like Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 I would say I feel really sorry for about selling the Ashton and having to build up some other frame to keep you going, BUT that bike is more pimp then any bike I have ever had! Sweet bike Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawny Baby Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 looks like your ashton but with a different frame and rear brake..... nah, looks awesome matey, shame you had to ditch the ashton.... but maybe your ment for long bikes ey be interested to have a play with that V tomorow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Pearson Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Would you like some XTR calipers to go with that lever? 10 quid, I'll bring it along to the ride tomorrow if you like.Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigman Posted June 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Would you like some XTR calipers to go with that lever? 10 quid, I'll bring it along to the ride tomorrow if you like.RichBring them with dude, i am not 100% sure but i might.......Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishy Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Looks pimp... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyw Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Sweet.How's she ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
011001000110010101110010 Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 HaahaaStella or Ashton? Stella it was then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigman Posted June 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 I love it had a play on it this afternoon, realy realy nice, seems to feel nicer than the ashton for alot of things, taps are easier, sidehops i supose are about the same So yeh, tis all god Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janson Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 what's up with the colour of the King? shoddy spray paint or caustic soda accident? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigman Posted June 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 what's up with the colour of the King? shoddy spray paint or caustic soda accident?Caustic soda accident ah well, it is the most unique king in the world now Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davetrials Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Ill pinch a ride in oxford big guy!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janson Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 caustic stained my king aswell biggus, you're not alone.mine's pewter though, so it just looks muddy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanie-b Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 caustic stained my king aswell biggus, you're not alone.mine's pewter though, so it just looks muddy..Adam :You should take the shell off and caustic the lot , would look uber nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamtrials Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 I love it had a play on it this afternoon, realy realy nice, seems to feel nicer than the ashton for alot of things, taps are easier, sidehops i supose are about the same You seem to say that every time you change frame... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Geary Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Looks very sexual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_skj0lsvik_ Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 You seem to say that every time you change frame... haha, so true Nice BT you've got there Bigman, I like... : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishayton Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 very nice, i like those frames, nicer than the ashton in my eyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic Balls Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 that's very nice...put's mine to shame anyways...i've really got to get me bike sorted damn student lifestyle!adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted June 3, 2006 Report Share Posted June 3, 2006 i have a feeling this is going to suit you realy well dude i thought the ashton made you look real crampt. oh by the way did you get the stem i sent ? Pauly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-0 Posted June 3, 2006 Report Share Posted June 3, 2006 So your saying the ashton was the only expendsive thing you have...I spy some well nice parts on that bike, anyway good to see that you have a bike again, i did really like the ashton though, should of got a loan instead Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigman Posted June 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2006 After a proper ride on it now i LOVE it, the rear vee is very good, holds like a biatch!!!!Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted June 3, 2006 Report Share Posted June 3, 2006 I thought to myself at the DJ ride 'I swear he had an ashton?' Looking nice. The King looks..different..but also nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawny Baby Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 After a proper ride on it now i LOVE it, the rear vee is very good, holds like a biatch!!!!Adamits not bad is it although.... that said..... i was riding yours in the morning, and really loving it, and it was almost making me think perhaps i should get a longer bike again..... then i had a 30minute play on porters ashton.no thanks long bikes...... the ashton really does rock my world cant wait for my new one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigman Posted June 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 Oops [attachmentid=5102][attachmentid=5101]Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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