[StiHacka]

This is incoming.

Gonna move all parts and 27.5 wheels from my current 26 frame to this niner, should be fun!
(and an XPusion Vengeance @ 150mm)

 

[Sandwich]

those canfields are great deals lately. had my eye on an epo.

 

[Electric_City]

Say i wanted to build a HT over the course of this year for Approx. $2k, with 1k allocated to the fork. That leaves $1k to fiddle around with for frame and all. I have a few hand me down parts from upgrading my squishy, but not many. Main things I'm looking for is 20mm TA, 31.6 seat tube, 650b, 150mm to 160mm travel. What frame to yall recommend? Not a weight weenie, so carbon is alright here and there but not necessary anywhere.

@KenW449 I bought a Ragley Blue pig frame from CRC just before Christmas. Depending on color, it was either $377 or $420. Shipping to the US was $12 or $15.

It's meant to have a 140-160mm fork, comes w/12x142mm TA, 44mm head tube, 31.6mm seat tube, can run up to a 2.6 or 2.8" tire and up to 180mm disc on the back.

 

[StiHacka]

Say i wanted to build a HT over the course of this year for Approx. $2k, with 1k allocated to the fork. That leaves $1k to fiddle around with for frame and all. I have a few hand me down parts from upgrading my squishy, but not many. Main things I'm looking for is 20mm TA, 31.6 seat tube, 650b, 150mm to 160mm travel. What frame to yall recommend? Not a weight weenie, so carbon is alright here and there but not necessary anywhere.

How about a slightly beat OnOne 456 Crabon 26" frame that works with 27.5 (at the cost of higher BB) and with up to 6" fork, for ~$100 shipped?

 

[KenW449]

What do you mean by

slightly beat:

?

 

[StiHacka]

What do you mean by ?

A few small chips in the top carbon layer, where loose rocks or my balls stroke it.

 

[KenW449]

A few small chips in the top carbon layer, where loose rocks or my balls stroke it.

Frame Size?

 

[Electric_City]

Sounds like an extra small

 

[StiHacka]

Frame Size?

18"

 

[KenW449]

18"

Might be interested.

 

[Lazoup]

I'm a strong believer in Steel hardtails too. I had a few Chromag, and a Cotic.

None these days though. Riding a Megatrail, and a Gravel bike (steel too though). Next winter, I may be building something like a carbon Honzo or a Transition.

I"m so weak...

Building something new. Not gonna be steel or carbon

 

[KenW449]

I"m so weak...

Building something new. Not gonna be steel or carbon

That leaves Ti, or Alloy. Unless you plan to use something weird, like wood or composite.

 

[Jm_]

That leaves Ti, or Alloy. Unless you plan to use something weird, like wood or composite.

Also carbon....

 

[KenW449]

Also carbon....

In a different form, yes. But no one will say, "That bike is made from carbon".

 

[Lazoup]

In a different form, yes. But no one will say, "That bike is made from carbon".

I, weirdly enough, frequently say I'm mostly made of water. So why not! My steel gravel also has a bit of carbon in it.

I'm going Ti though

 

[imp]

Why did I open this horseshit thread? I don't even want a hard tail and I want a hard tail. God I hate being at work

 

[StiHacka]

 

[Sandwich]

y u no build already?

 

[StiHacka]

y u no build already?

Because fucking work?

 

[Sandwich]

fucking work?

indeed

 

[6thElement]

Because fucking work?

@TN to the white courtesy phone

 

[TN]

@TN to the white courtesy phone

#Asses&Elbows

 

[TN]

frame looks like Surly Instgator

 

[StiHacka]

Frame looks like a shitton of fun, wicked low. Did an inaugural wheelie around the house, now cockpit tweaking to do. Gonna call it Fire in the hole.

 

[StiHacka]

Also, will need a new dropper.

 

[Sandwich]

dig it

 

[Nick]

Frame looks like a shitton of fun, wicked low. Did an inaugural wheelie around the house, now cockpit tweaking to do. Gonna call it Fire in the hole.

looks great!

 

[slimshady]

Frame looks like a shitton of fun, wicked low. Did an inaugural wheelie around the house, now cockpit tweaking to do. Gonna call it Fire in the hole.

Now that looks like a lot of fun.
Kudos in your new build!

 

[jackalope]

Agree that's a fine piece of alloy. It's also amazing how well Canfield has hidden an integrated motor and battery into the frame.

 

[StiHacka]

Agree that's a fine piece of alloy. It's also amazing how well Canfield has hidden an integrated motor and battery into the frame.

Nah, mine's methane powered.

 

[troy]

http://singletrackworld.com/2017/05/custom-steel-marino-frame-peru/
The website is not the best and the guy is a bit busy now that he is more known. Maybe @slimshady knows about him?

Yeah, they look great. Price is incredible too. Although You should read the reviews section on his Facebook page. No... wait... You can't, because he turned the reviews off, as 60% of them were ppl asking him where da f* are their frames that they ordered and paid for, many months before.

EDIT: I am very sorry, I've mistaken Marino bikes with Majin cycles. Information above is about Majin Cycles from Chile.

 

[SirChomps-a-Lot]

Yeah, they look great. Price is incredible too. Although You should read the reviews section on his Facebook page. No... wait... You can't, because he turned the reviews off, as 60% of them were ppl asking him where da f* are their frames that they ordered and paid for, many months before.

Interesting. My guess is he got big really fast and is experiencing some growing pains. I'm hoping he hires some good people and makes it through this to become Peruvian Chromag.

 

[slimshady]

Also from Peru: https://m.facebook.com/ArmyBikesCo

They have some interesting designs and I know a few guys from Argentina who have bought frames from them.

EDIT: A fellow rider is from Peru, he has family in Lima. I could probably get some local info about both Marino and Army. I'll keep you guys posted.

 

[Happymtb.fr]

My guess is he got big really fast and is experiencing some growing pains

That might be true, yes. Marino is still very popular here in Sweden and I didn't see anybody complaining yet which should be a good sign, specially considering that unhappy customers are usually quite loud
There are rumours about Marino building some of Sick's bikes...
Then I am quite sure that answering all the questions about custom geometry must be very time consuming!

 

[KenW449]

Actually used to have one of these. It breaks all the new standards.

 

[jstuhlman]

Gonna call it Fire in the hole.

interesting...isn’t the name of the redhead flick that @TN is working on right now?

 

[TN]

interesting...isn’t the name of the redhead flick that @TN is working on right now?

No, it's 'Firey Redheads Take It In All Holes'. Close though!

 

[StiHacka]

Redhead it ain't but fiery it is.

 

[KenW449]

Might buy one of those cheap Chinese carbon HTs. Not from Ebay, but ALIexpress or other such sites as they offer 2 year warranties.
Problems is,
1.) I can't find one with a 15mm TA. Anyone ride on a 12mm and is it good enough? Not gonna be using it on huge drops and massive air. just small jumps and drops.
2.) None seem to be say the recommended travel. If it does, its more XC. I'm looking for about 150m of travel.

 

[Electric_City]

Might buy one of those cheap Chinese carbon HTs. Not from Ebay, but ALIexpress or other such sites as they offer 2 year warranties.
Problems is,
1.) I can't find one with a 15mm TA. Anyone ride on a 12mm and is it good enough? Not gonna be using it on huge drops and massive air. just small jumps and drops.
2.) None seem to be say the recommended travel. If it does, its more XC. I'm looking for about 150m of travel.

15mm front or rear axle? 12mm is most common to be used for the rear wheel and 15mm on the fork. Even dh bikes run a 12mm rear axle. At least for this week.