I know this is big gravedig but i stumbled upon this forum after reading up on this frame (which I like). I'm posting to point out something that I strongly believe is false which is the comment about sub 15" stays being not as good for a dirtjump bike. It sounds like there is some misleading/feeding of some marketing bs going on here. Please don't believe that sub 15" stays makes a bike less stable to a point where it is a lesser DJ rig. You are denying the reputation of almost every 20" and 24" rig in existence. With regard to stability vs flickability, the slack headangle and long wheelbase of any 26" frame make it more than stable enough for any dirtjumping task. A sub 15" chainstay on the cryptkeeper would not make the bike too "aggressive" for dirtjumping it would just make it lighter, stronger, stiffer, more flickable, and most importantly more fun to ride. But hey if you lack the fine motor skills to control a bike with a slightly shorter rear end, by all means buy the bike because it just a teenie weenie bit more stable than those "ridiculously aggressive" 26" dirtjump bikes.
That being said the bike looks great. Good work deity.
Where do you see the price?Priced nice too. I'd be stoked on this if the back end was shorter.......
http://deitycomponents.blogspot.com/2010/10/deity-bike-co-sneak-peek-is-up.htmlWhere do you see the price?
Spot on. It seems like literally every other frame maker is making the same damn bike these days. 15.5 chainstay, 12.5-13ish BB with the only variables being top tube and maybe head angle. You're literally the first manufacturer I've heard step up and say a dropped BB is more stable on big, fast trails which is right on the mark. I don't give a damn how my trail bike manuals at 5mph on some stupid planter wall, I wan't it to work at 20mph off a 6ft lip and through the vert berm I just rode to get there. To be honest, I wish it were actually lower. People run from low bbs on hardtails for some reason and I just don't understand it.The Cryptkeeper geo already has a short 15.25" rear end with a 25mm BB drop which makes it super easy to manual through rollers, but keeps the center of gravity low and the bike stable on large sets and high speed berms. Personally, if I rode a bike with sub 15" stays and a neutral/positive BB on trails...the bike would handle like hell to me.
Nothing is better than a knuckle length of travel. I cannot believe he rode for 4 days with his fork like that...Stead rolls with a 10 mm fork. Silly Kiwis.
Jesus....what's the point?Stead rolls with a 10 mm fork. Silly Kiwis.
I can't take frame advice from anyone who doesn't have down the basics.I watched. Nice riding, but S.N.P-free.
I don't need to 'try' to understand incredibly simple concepts. You and I both speaka da engrish.You straight up acted like a douche instead of attempting to understand.
So who came out smelling like cooter wash again?But hey if you lack the fine motor skills to control a bike with a slightly shorter rear end, by all means buy the bike because it just a teenie weenie bit more stable than those "ridiculously aggressive" 26" dirtjump bikes.
.BRider said:into that kind of thing
The Spanish BB allowed us to get better tire clearance, it was lighter than a MID shell (bearings are also lighter), and we love the cleanliness of the Spanish system.How come you guys (Deity) chose the spanish BB over a mid if i may ask?
Definitely not blasphemy! Nevertheless, both frames will be singlespeed only. I will have to check if some of the aftermarket derailleur adapters may fit as they should work on any standard horizontal dropout though. I will do some research...This may be blasphemy but I'll ask anyways; Eric or Zach, do you know if a this will take a derailleur? I know it doesn't have a hanger but can it accept the adapter? I'd be riding this SS for djs but would like the ability to run a derilla...
Thanks.
Also is there any word on a realistic release date?