I've been watching this thread for a while, and I finally get to add my contribution....
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Haven't rode it enough yet, it's winter here so I'll know better by next summer. So far it has felt nice I had a rebate fork (425mm a2c) years back and that did feel too short.How does it feel with the rigid fork im considering the black market for my own.
The seatclamp kinda covers the top edge so repainting ain't nessesary. I did repaint it tho.Also how did you go about shortening the seatube. Is there any way to do this without needing to repaint?
Yes you are right. Chainstay lengths and the actual dropout lengths were shortened by milling machine.Additionally i think in an earlier phase of your project you said the chainstays lengths have been shortened how did you do that? Does it affect tire clearance or brake compatibility?
any advantage this has over a starnut? bike's looking good.welded in compression nut, 160mm steerer, Tree H14 cap. Made by me.
yeah. basically it eliminates any and all problems that arise from the typical press in starnut. doesn't pull out, actually keeps your headset tight etc etc. and you can use that trickass tree cap. looks cleaner, easier, simpler, better. can't go wrong. as usual though, mtb lags behind bmx majorly with this.any advantage this has over a starnut? bike's looking good.
i use a tree cap on my starnut.yeah. basically it eliminates any and all problems that arise from the typical press in starnut. doesn't pull out, actually keeps your headset tight etc etc. and you can use that trickass tree cap. looks cleaner, easier, simpler, better. can't go wrong. as usual though, mtb lags behind bmx majorly with this.
hm. well, the welded in ones don't pull out like the press in ones do. way less hassle, way less issues. pretty sure just about every bmx fork has one now. they're what's up. odyssey set up is trick. threads directly into the steerer tube, no star nut. it's awesomei use a tree cap on my starnut.
Dia-compe makes one. The larger star nut comes in the kit with their top cap and larger diameter bolt that has a hole down the middle to run your front brake cable through. I forgot exactly, but I think they call it the "freestyle kit" or something like that... yeah, pretty rad.how do u find thee starnut with a thread big enough for a tree cap???
Yes this is exactly why I did it and why I originally wanted this custom Blk Mrkt fork. Pulled off star nut and this Contraband inspired me to make my own for Manitous. It was worth it, headset now stays tight and I can actually tighten it up much more than I used to be able to.hm. well, the welded in ones don't pull out like the press in ones do. way less hassle, way less issues. pretty sure just about every bmx fork has one now. they're what's up. odyssey set up is trick. threads directly into the steerer tube, no star nut. it's awesome
I think Odyssey/Sunday uses 24x1.5 (Tree H24). Colony, Federal, Eastern, and Fly, and etc for H25.I agree, the Odyssey, Fly, and Colony forks are very nice... how they completely eliminate any nut/spacer/mess and simply tap the ID of the fork steerer... 25X1.5pitch. You can use a Tree H25, or fly cap, or colony w/ the 1/4" drive ratchet, or wtp, or sunday I believe too... good stuff. I've actually got a colony mvp2.
Thanks.Nice to see some continuation shots JJJKKK. Lookin' street. That S&M fork is sweet, jolly on the molly. And that Marmoset with the flipped cap looks like it fits almost PERFECTLY with the shape of the dropout too, very smooth. Would probably look goofy when in original form.
Sad to hear some of the frankensteining went south. Guess that has to be expected with some projects.
thanks man. bars feel like Excalibur but better! only been on em 1 ride. i can tell you the bends are comfy and the rise is perfect for me.Stoked, I absolutely love your ride. What're the Tonic bars like?
HE didnt stretch it.. theframedoc.com DID. still freekin rad considering what it used to be..
Obviously to the liquor store with a seat post like that. I didn't even run my seat that high in the 80s.Looks cool. How does it ride?
LOL. I'm an old fart so I like to be able to sit down when I am rolling around and to be honest I doubt there will be much street or trail riding going on for me. I mainly ride flatland and this is for when I want to have fun pedaling around town.Obviously to the liquor store with a seat post like that. I didn't even run my seat that high in the 80s.