BikeDotStuffAtOnzaDotCom Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 (edited) The New Limey 2- It's finally here!...well, a very few are in at Supercycles, airfreighted in at great expense so we could have a look.The first Limey was very well received. We've had an extra year to working on the stiffness of the frame, so we've been adding metal where it does the most good. Because of that we've also had to look for places to remove bits of metal to keep the weight down. The final result weighs 2.12kg, heavier than before but only by 90g or so...This is the final version. You can instantly see the metalwork that's been added behind the seat tube (...) and joining the down tube and top tube.What you can't see and what we hope to show in the following pictures is where the metal has been removed to keep the weight down. As well as veing considerably shorter, the head tube has had the reinforcing rings rounded off, making it look smoother as well as shaving a fraction of the extra weight off. Then we get really inventive. The inside of the head tube, previously a straight walled tube, has had some of the insides shaved and the usual small holes for welding purposes (to let the heated air out) are much enlarged.The CNC top yoke has had more machining done to it, to the point where it's a lot more hollow than it used to be. The part that has the alloy stiffener welded on it is also hollow.The bottom bracket shell was worked on, with some shaved out of the rear (although not creating a hole through to the bottom bracket unit).Then the creative department got to work again and did another hole job on the inside of the BB shell, where it isn't exposed to mud or weather.Just to finish off, we have a couple of close ups, if you really needed them, of the CNC stiffeners between the stays...and between the top tube and down tube. The colour of the frame is a dark metallic blue grey that is probably best illustrated in this photo.Click on any of the photos for a larger version of the same image. Edited February 21, 2007 by BikeDotStuffAtOnzaDotCom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleee Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 I like the downtube/BB junction gusset.Nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny B Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 mmmmmm v.nice hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 the actual sex, i really, really like that frame and it looks strong. finally, a truly special bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishy Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 (edited) Been waiting for these, they look brill. Hopefully my mate will get one. Edited January 4, 2007 by Joe Rothwell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy_gap girl Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 It's very.............................................Holey...... lolColour's abit bland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Been waiting for these, they look brill. Hopefully my mate will get one.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Elding Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 slightly unrelated note:i saw a new tcomp locked up somewhere in reading on tuesday, with offset mounts and tensile freewheel and stuff. looked mint.[/sun]Frame looks hot, if i rode stock id seriously consider it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishy Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 ?I was in a rush, what I ment to say was. they look brill. Hope my mate gets one, so I can ride it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Greenan!!!!!!!!!! Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Looks great, i wish theyd make a mod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex.loves.boys Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 llooks sweet.whats the geo on this badboy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny B Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Looks great, i wish theyd make a mod. dude the mod is coming the limey 20 can't wait it in the flesh t-pro dimensions this could be maybe the best mod ever made.llooks sweet.whats the geo on this badboy?its the same as the limey 1 with a few minor tweaks but i garaunte that the new one is 200 % stronger and soooo much more rigid and there also maybe coming a shorter version if there is the demand ie 1065.hope that helps and i am building the new bike tomoz and will be out and about on it this weekend probs both matlock quarry and the blackpool moon rocks will keep you posted if anyone wants to join. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_rob2@hotmail.com Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 -->QUOTE(danny B @ Jan 4 2007, 10:45 PM) ←dude the mod is coming the limey 20 can't wait it in the flesh t-pro dimensions this could be maybe the best mod ever made.Just when i go and buy a A3 aswell lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Gibson Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 You'll be better off with you Adamamt Rob!! Looks good though.Wonder if it cracks like the old one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 I'm gonna go out there and suggest that it possibly won't crack like the old ones, judging from the way they've reinforced it in the areas it was lacking in before...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishayton Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 oh my god they ruined the limey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 200% stronger. I'm guessng that was a generalisation? Rear disc mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Rear disc mount. The original Limey had that same mount, certainly wouldn't recommend it for trials use!Will have a look in the flesh today and see what I think...Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oskar Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 the gusset between the top and downtube was ugly. Otherwise its looks cool. But why name it limey when its blue and has blue stickers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 hmmm - ill be honest and say i dont like it .... also id like to know what that stupid little plate between the top and downtube is actually doing ? my guess would be - bugger all - its frame design going backwards .... also the plates behind the seat tube - again - why ? really ? they arent going to contribute that much to increasing stiffness - and plenty of bikes manage to operate without them and not break. they seem to me to have gone to town with the gimmicks on it and i just dont like it. I really like that they have got rid of the useless matereal in other places and have strengthened other areas, which seems to be going foward, but then theyve undone it all by slapping some stupid plates on to try and look good. the extra plates n stuff seem to add to the fact that its 4.7 pounds - hefty. i mean - my bike frame is under 4.5 pounds easily ( im not sure exactly how much but in hand with the zenith and new pitbull its alot lighter than both.) and my frame is 2.5 years old- and still going strong. so why more weight now than then (and yes i understand its shorter) ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Much as I'm not too keen on them, I can kinda see why they've got the seat-tube gussets there. Before, it was a pretty slender seat-tube going up, then having a CNC'd yoke the size of Wales on top of it. I know some of them broke there, so my guess would be that by adding a gusset relieving the stress of that yoke right the way down the seat-tube, it's made it stronger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 also the plates behind the seat tube - again - why ? really ? they arent going to contribute that much to increasing stiffnessThe difference is actually very noticeable... after riding Danny's Limey 1 and Limey 2 proto you can really tell (all the same parts etc).Looks a lot better in the flesh I must say, the colour is much nicer although the graphics are a bit purple. Pics later maybe Ads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Poyzer @ Onza Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 This frame is the latest incarnation of a two year development programme involving several prototypes, an initial Production frame and now this second Production frame. Some of the comments on here leave me breathless. Do you seriously think on a project like this with close co operation from some of the UKs top World Class riders that we would just bang in a few random plates here and there. Every aspect of the frame has been studied seriously and modifications made accordingly and with good reason. The programme will continue and I am sure this will not be the last incarnation. I must admit, we have not seriously considered rear disc mounts yet but I am sure they will come under the spotlight eventually. The colour is far from bland although not shown in its best light on the pictures. I think it is one of the best colours we have ever produced. Finally the name Limey refers to its English heritage (American slang for an Englishman). Hence the Union Jack in the graphics. It has nothing to do with Citrus fruits or colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_travis Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 This frame is the latest incarnation of a two year development programme involving several prototypes, an initial Production frame and now this second Production frame. Some of the comments on here leave me breathless. Do you seriously think on a project like this with close co operation from some of the UKs top World Class riders that we would just bang in a few random plates here and there. Every aspect of the frame has been studied seriously and modifications made accordingly and with good reason. The programme will continue and I am sure this will not be the last incarnation. I must admit, we have not seriously considered rear disc mounts yet but I am sure they will come under the spotlight eventually. The colour is far from bland although not shown in its best light on the pictures. I think it is one of the best colours we have ever produced. Finally the name Limey refers to its English heritage (American slang for an Englishman). Hence the Union Jack in the graphics. It has nothing to do with Citrus fruits or colours.you take things to heart too much i think. everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion. your reply just seems to be typed quickly cos your annoyed at peoples comments. you cant expect everyone to love it.its not a zoo python afterall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 (edited) you take things to heart too much i think. everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion. your reply just seems to be typed quickly cos your annoyed at peoples comments. you cant expect everyone to love it.its not a zoo python afterall EDIT : oh and i dont think you just "banged" those plates in, I just personally think there are better ways of making it stiffer without a fairly beefy weight penalty (and i dont like how they look). Edited January 5, 2007 by manuel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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