Another Tonic to the Family

Well after 8 months of waiting since i got the frame delivered to me in China..
and since then there have been months of swearing.. waiting.. and frustration i FINALLY have my howie built.

First CHEERS to Landon and Tony for all their help sorting my problems out.
None of the problems were caused by them (The frame and aftercare have been amazing) but we put it down to the care and attention the Chinese postal service gave the frame lthumbsdown:
So 2 bent dropouts later the frame was remachined and powdered in a fetching colour of Light Guacamole.

The parts however have been a nightmare to source in China.. and i am still waiting for a new hope hub.. this time in red with 36 holes.. (thanks for the silver one and the red one with which had 32 holes )

I guess i was expecting it to be a little lighter in the end but for now.. i will just get out there and ride this thing.. its been a long time in coming..

FRAME: Tonic Howie
RIMS: Pimp Lite
Tyres: Schwalbe Table Tops
HUB F: NS Roller simple Pro
HUB R: Hope Pro Trials
Crank: Profile with Ti Spindle and Ti Bolts
Sprocket: Demolition M5 28t
Chain: Shadow Halflink V2
Pedals: Fly Ruben
Brake: Hope Mono Pro
Stem: Odyssey V3
Headset: We the People
Handlebars: NS District
Grips: Odyssey Aarron Ross
Bar Ends: Kink Lightest
Seat Post: Macneil Stump
Seat: Rogue Status Pivitol
Seat Clamp: We The people Supreme

Cheers..

Yeah a long time lurker here, and finally got my finger out and joined.

Landon, the Decals arrived yesterday... i love them..

BUT

Those thin buggers are a nightmare to get on straight .. so i ended up with a very much cut down logo.. but still cool..

And yes.. she rides a beaut.... I wasnt sure the rigids were going to work on her but the handling is very sweet.

Patan-DH >> yes 26, Thanks.. loving the ride..just wish it will stop raining anytime soon

pickuptrucker>> the headset is an integrated We The People

fortyonethirty>> Will try the soapy water methoed next time.. I still have a spare set of wood look decals i can add later

BikeSATORI>> Yeah i know what you mean.. I get crazy looks everywhere i go.. everyone wants to touch the tyres for some reason Either that or laugh at the stupid guy riding a bike with a seat he cant use