ben Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 right iv got a job at last and iv been interested in this new Ashton about it looks like it rides really nice and it look s like it has most of the advantages of a long and a short bike looks flcikable but theres still space from what i understand the wheel base is fairly short but the reach is quite high as well about the same as a control i was wondering what it rode like if any have been broken yet if theres any thing to watch out for (Bottom Bracket size if you know it) thanks for any helpben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat hudson Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 they ride so so so so so so nicley the shell is 73mm and noones broken one yet. check out my one in bikes pics section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King C Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Abit of punctuation wouldn't go a miss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben Posted July 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 do you have any videos or anything so i can get a feel for your riding style and stuff as i don't normally buy new frames so it best be like spot on basically thanks for the help and the speedy reply ill go and have a look at the pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat hudson Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 (edited) try find some people with ashtons you could have a go on!! thats the best plan! Abit of punctuation wouldn't go a miss. there is some + its late, deal with it. Edited July 8, 2006 by mat hudson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben Posted July 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 yeah i'm planning on it as soon as i'm on a ride with one i always feel a fool doing that though is it nice for taps and statics even though its quite short? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishayton Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 do you have any videos or anything so i can get a feel for your riding style and stuff as i don't normally buy new frames so it best be like spot on basically thanks for the help and the speedy reply ill go and have a look at the pictures download the ali c gravity video off tartybike. hes on an ashton and the riding is great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 cheers Chris...theres the bangor ride vid too (and hopfully another vid soon when dave gets around to putting it up )also watch trial noir dvd, thats got porter and ashton himself riding one.my frame is dented and scratched to hell now, but no cracks! I recken these are one of the strongest frames out, but they are a tad heavy, but you dont notice it as they ride really nicley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_ Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 (edited) I guess you are talking about the justice. well the only snapped one I have seen is this: http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/forum/index....showtopic=79318 but if you look he brought another one so I imagine they must be great Edited July 9, 2006 by tom132 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCottTrials Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 noGet a high bb frame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 I guess you are talking about the justice. well the only snapped one I have seen is this: http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/forum/index....showtopic=79318 but if you look he brought another one so I imagine they must be great That was the older Ashton that snapped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishayton Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 noGet a high bb frame i hope your kiddin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 (edited) the frames are really strong a mate has one. he has really thrown his about and bashed and smashed it on walls and its hasnt got a dent yet. but because they are strong as f**k they are slightly heavy. id say if you like the ride of it go for it, and theres no need to worry bout he strenght of them. Edited July 9, 2006 by andy h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbjosh Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 hudson, im not 'that' harsh, haha ok maybe i am. yeah im a heavy duude and its lasting, strong as hell, i love it, lovely on street, bunnyhops great easily throwable, and good on natural, well just look at Ali C, he didnt HAVE to ride for ashton did he, he made a bonza choice and so did i buying one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saracen Kid Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 where i get this frame from is sounds mint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 tartybikes is a jolly good shop to buy these frames from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamtrials Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 It's not that new, it has been available/ in existance for nearly a year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munch Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 what ashton is this cuz my mate broke his the other day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 the new ashton, mk5? mk6? I cant remember, its the newer longer frame with little gussets in the rear triangle.I would be mighty impressed if your pall broke one!and PLEASE dont say "cuz" it drives me up the wall, I really do despair at the language young people use these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamtrials Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 the new ashton, mk5? mk6? I cant remember, its the newer longer frame with little gussets in the rear triangle.I think the newest one is the mk 6, and its the first one that is colored if i'm right?So if your friends frame was silver, it is not one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Bleech Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Another vid of someone that rides an Ashton. They are great fames and feel awesome especially with a high barshttp://www.trials-shack.co.uk/leedstrials/lewispromo.mpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben Posted July 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 Thanks for all the help ill have to ride sombodys some time to really know i want to know what it would feel like for more "pure" trials riding the weights not a that bigger issue for me but again thanks every one for the help best get saving some pennies up.Ben. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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