Maguires and Zaino Bros. car wax.Wax - like in autobody wax - that sort of thing?
So many foilks forget that while Frank is the main fab guy for Sinister, he LOVES custom. LOOOOVES.I so want one of those. Is FTW going to build them?
Is that a hint to contact him for one?So many foilks forget that while Frank is the main fab guy for Sinister, he LOVES custom. LOOOOVES.
WOW now that makes me want to try a 29er!
"Old days" ? Or, NEW days as well?great looking ride. reminds me a bit of EWR from the old days.
Plus add some Mussel for east coast hardcoreness ... and you have a winning combination! :biggrin:"Old days" ? Or, NEW days as well?
A similarity is obvious per the downtube and seat tube to downtube bracing. But, if I had to say, it looks like a Jones and an EWR OWB got together for a night of sweet, sweet, luvin'! :biggrin:
The compact, low rear triangle, and the twin TT design...
One can make those observations all day long but the fact of the matter is....This is one unique bike that addresses a LOT of the things that folks like myself (I'm 5' 7" with a super short inseam of like, 28-29") never liked about frames with big wheels. I ride a size Small EWR 26" to give you a perspective.
They are from Paragon Machine Works, hooded stainless steel sliders.where did the rear drops get sourced from?
The two piece Hope mini calipers would flex a little at the top. The clamp goes around that part of the caliper to keep them from flexing (see photos).Most excellent thread. What's a Hope Power Clamp? Looks like some dealeo that's mounted by the banjo fitting.
New hardware on:I have some aluminum allen head bolts for it on order, to keep things light.
Well try to keep up.Those dropouts - are those FTW designed or aftermarket?
irate2:They are from Paragon Machine Works, hooded stainless steel sliders.
We began with the geometry for a Simon Bar as a reference and started changing things till it was juuust right for my riding style. We didn't start with numbers set in concrete, just ideas. I can say riding technical trails with it is like hitting the "easy button".I never saw your geometry for this build....so let's have it!
I just let Frank work his magic on it.What sorta tweeks were made for you off of the original Simon Bar Geometry? Can you be more specific or are they top secret numbers?
Thanks!That is a seriously beautiful machine, love the way the raw finish looks with that frame design.
That's some seriously wacky handlebar angle, but to each his own...