This was posted on the Nemba site, not sure what the whole story is, but killer prices if it's for real.
2004 DNA's and Ridge HT frames for $375 + shipping
2004 DNA's and Ridge HT frames for $375 + shipping
Anyone Looking For A Sinister?
- Thread starter berkshire_rider
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i'm pretty sure it's legit
holy freakin' awesome price!
I emailed the seller and it is legit - they are bikes left over from the company that used to own Sinister - they are located in VT
Yeah I'd be interested in seeing pics of the 04 frame.
I'm pretty sure they do have the adjustable dropouts as per the listing on mtbr.com reviews section:
The DNA's heritage goes back to the legendary Metalhead and takes it one step further. Built for 4X, street or trails, the DNA can handle it all. DNA is made out of 6061 aluminum and is 100% made in the USA.
# Standout features include: An oversized 1.125 headtube (which is compatible with deep press headsets)
# Beefy upper and lower headtube gussets
# Proprietary one piece ISCG (International Standard Chain Guide) bottom shell
# Machined out chainstay and seatstay yokes
# Modular bolt-on rear dropouts, which can be converted from a fixed vertical dropout (standard) to an optional horizontal dropout with built-in chain tensioner.
The DNA's heritage goes back to the legendary Metalhead and takes it one step further. Built for 4X, street or trails, the DNA can handle it all. DNA is made out of 6061 aluminum and is 100% made in the USA.
# Standout features include: An oversized 1.125 headtube (which is compatible with deep press headsets)
# Beefy upper and lower headtube gussets
# Proprietary one piece ISCG (International Standard Chain Guide) bottom shell
# Machined out chainstay and seatstay yokes
# Modular bolt-on rear dropouts, which can be converted from a fixed vertical dropout (standard) to an optional horizontal dropout with built-in chain tensioner.
The pictures of the raw frames were posted on here a while back.. Try searching for 'em, they're there. Also, there's a picture of a built up one in the Burly Hardtails thread towards the end.Echo said:
http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1344306#post1344306
...can't find the other picture set, might have dropped off RM.
...can't find the other picture set, might have dropped off RM.
Cool, thanks!
Anyhow, the pictures I saw definitly had some nifty adjustable dropouts (nothing special, just a couple sliding bolts), the only thing about those frames is that the headtube gussett scares the hell out of me... I'm too much of a klutz to have pointy pieces of metal sticking out of my frame - I can just imagine the gash that would open up on my knee!
I think it might be the newest DNA's that sport the gusset with the stabber in the middle. I agree that it does look dangerous.binary visions said:
Here are the adjustable drops
Those dropouts are a $175- adder.
I think I'll just get a Cowan.
Can't go wrong there Echo.Echo said:
Thing is, Instigator and stuntmatty already have them, don't wanna be a copycat 
there is nothing wrong with them. I talked the guy, he said they are still in the box brand new. They just want to unload there inventory because they don't own the company anymore. Go to the Sinister site to confirm that ownership changed.the Inbred said:
yeah, they got back to me in less than 5 mins. from Sinister's website:
"Frank will continue to warranty and service all Sinister bikes built before this date and is currently producing 2005 models under the trade name "Sinister Bikes". For more information send inquiries to info@sinisterbikes.com ."
so they carry a warranty. i think i found my new frame.
"Frank will continue to warranty and service all Sinister bikes built before this date and is currently producing 2005 models under the trade name "Sinister Bikes". For more information send inquiries to info@sinisterbikes.com ."
so they carry a warranty. i think i found my new frame.
i think those are 05s, judging by the decals. Jenson has 04s on their site.
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product.aspx?i=FR701A01
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product.aspx?i=FR701A00
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product.aspx?i=FR701A01
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product.aspx?i=FR701A00
berkshire_rider's link is to the '05s. From IB04.
Inbred's links are good.
It makes sense that the drop-outs on the ridge go from being elaborate on the '04 to simple on the '05 as Sinister tried to differentiate the DNA and Ridge a bit more for '05. With the ridge being their FR/trail frame and the the DNA being their street/park model.
Inbred's links are good.
It makes sense that the drop-outs on the ridge go from being elaborate on the '04 to simple on the '05 as Sinister tried to differentiate the DNA and Ridge a bit more for '05. With the ridge being their FR/trail frame and the the DNA being their street/park model.
Congrats - does this mean you cancelled your DOC order then?
those decals are actually the older ones, the original style.. the ridge also has 1 1/8 head tube in that pic... i'm pretty sure they are '04 frames..the Inbred said:
I don't even need one but really had to fight the urge to pick one up. Must not buy. Must not buy. Must not buy......................the Inbred said:
neaky:
Go for it Go for it Go for it!berkshire_rider said:I don't even need one but really had to fight the urge to pick one up. Must not buy. Must not buy. Must not buy......................
:devil: :devil: :devil:
i dont know but ask mumbles he knowsthe Inbred said:
i got a dna and the gussets do not protrude at all i actualy tried to gash my knees in a suicide attempt but couldent
it is a great frame the powder coat isnt great but the weld quality is great great geometry, and they are sooooo sexy
:love:
oh and by the way the yokes are the coolest things ever
34.9 clamp
what he said!Curb Hucker said:
MMcG said:
Must resist....................
...what a ridiculous statement.Slugman said:There is a smart man on that NEMBA site:
Hey, that new Kia looks like a Mercedes but at 1/4 the price, so I don't want a Mercedes: they must be the same thing if they look alike...