ZHI-sam Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 hiits my birthday in a few months and am looking at getting a czar ivan frame. im just wondering how many people ride them and what people think of them.thanks for any helpsamheres a picture for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamtrials Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 Search button?Here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abdab. Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 Ive been on one and I thought they were really nice to ride.....Nice and flicky and I like the high b/b frames on 26's. Not too heavey either.And by looking at that picture would you really refusre it, its so nice....Only nicer frame I can think of is Mbk t1000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Drewery Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 I have had my Czar since early January and I love it. I came from an Onza t-rex and I had no previous experience of high bb frames, so I was a little worried at first about whether I would like it or not, but the decision to get it was a good one. I have the long version, and I find it perfect for everything really, feels just right. The high bb feels strange at first for some moves like wheelswaps and gaps to front wheel but I soon got used to it. In fact the same day I built it up I was used to it. I would recommend getting one, mine has proved to be strong, it rides well and looks good. Top frame I reckon. I have made a lot of videos of me on it if you want to take a look . They are all HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Gibson Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 I have had my Czar since early January and I love it. I came from an Onza t-rex and I had no previous experience of high bb frames, so I was a little worried at first about whether I would like it or not, but the decision to get it was a good one. I have the long version, and I find it perfect for everything really, feels just right. The high bb feels strange at first for some moves like wheelswaps and gaps to front wheel but I soon got used to it. In fact the same day I built it up I was used to it. I would recommend getting one, mine has proved to be strong, it rides well and looks good. Top frame I reckon. I have made a lot of videos of me on it if you want to take a look . They are all HEREYour bike is lovely Luke! Ride so so nice, can't wait to get my Adamant! woo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr22czar Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 i ride one and its the best i have ridden i have the long fram of it and my riging has inproved its the exact g omitry as the koxx xpt-r very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishayton Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 i ride one and its the best i have ridden i have the long fram of it and my riging has inproved its the exact g omitry as the koxx xpt-r very niceerm no its not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STC Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 hey, the CZAR IVAN frames or bike's are nicecheesrs luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-man Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 hey, the CZAR IVAN frames or bike's are nicecheesrs luke Helpful.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZHI-sam Posted August 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 thanks all.i recon ill go for one from reading these reveiws. not a single bad one thanks for your help.sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philking Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 I had one for about 8 months and it was really nice. The BB rise is quite hard to get used to if you have ridden a normal bike, but i really loved it once i did. The only problem is mine cracked - i think i am the only person to do this? Either way its great if your going to be using it for street, but if you take it on natural with lots of hooks and stuff you will kill it. Its an accident waiting to happen because of one design feature that has been over-looked. Koxx had the same problem with the XTP's so they changed the design on the XTP R to combat this, and i suppose it worked.Either way i did really enjoy it, but if you want a frame with almost EXACTLY the same geo then the Gu is the one - i got it as a replacement and i love it, rides almost the same as the Czar and doesnt have the design that will kill it!One last point is that you CAN'T use Chris King funbolts in them as the dropots are too close to the weld for the bolt head to fit... so you will have to file down your frame if you want to use them... another design fault?PM me if you want more info because i have actually owned one of these bikes and i know what i am talking about... unlike some of the other people who replied, who i think just want to get 'validated.com' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTF Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 get a gu instead. they are stonger. and they are burlier. gotta love them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Swindlehurst Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 use the search.....well a few weeks back phil ma mate cracked his czar don't no how like hes not a ruff rider or anything but i think there was air bubbles in the welds at the top of the bottom tube near the cnc bit!They look good but they don't last very long...unless ma mates was a dodge one? danny... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saracen Kid Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 i dont know about them but they look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skuzzbucket Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 my long is the DOGS, i switched from a vario tibo as i changed my ridding style (uci)was a good move in my mind the elivated bb helps with the back wheel balance also gives more confidence too. I always look forward to going riding now as i know i going to have fun on my dream bike.hope you enjoy yours. (check mine out in the bike pic topic page 6) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris222pher Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 (edited) hi matei own one myself and have done since the beginning of the summer. absuletly love it, i have the long as i am over 6 ft and it feels really nice, as previously said bb rise takes a while to get used too but when you do you wont want to go back!! i have ridden natural and street on it and find it really nice on both. in comparrison 2 poeple i ride with own an adamant a1 and the gu. i know the set ups are different as i run a higher rise stem then both of them and im obviously biest but i do prefer mine!! out of there two bikes though the adamant is definately a nicer ride that the gu. again this is all setup and my opinion. get out there and ride these bikes and make your own mind up!!cheerschrisp.s heres a pic of my one. . . . .dont judge a book by its cover!!http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/?op=list&...otouserid=46245 Edited October 24, 2006 by chris222pher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom 20 Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 they are so damm nice to ride. i found everything was easier to do on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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