[brooklyndon]

FTW Industries has officially opened its doors to receive orders for the FB10!

The FTW Industries FB10 is being sold as a frame/shock combo with a Vivid 5.1, for $2,500 MSRP. Orders placed now will be filled by early March, so get your spot in line!!

We are also accepting rider resumes in consideration for sponsorship and discounted pricing.

Contact FTW Industries to place orders and/or send resumes to:
ftw_factory_racing@yahoo.com

 

[P.T.W]

Do we have to go through this AGAIN? What happened to the thread you posted 1 day ago?
Now everyone will have to repost their opinions they made in the original thread.

 

[freeridefool]

Aww I liked the old thread. Looks like the op had someone write this one for him, or bought a grammar for dummies book. Either way it's a ton better.

 

[brooklyndon]

I re-posted because I didn't want the pertinent information above to get lost in the endless banter by the grammar police.

(...while we're on the topic though, you could use a couple more commas in the last post.)

 

[yuroshek]

(...while we're on the topic though, you could use a couple more commas in the last post.)

Dude you started a new one because people were making fun of you. Now you are starting it again with this!

 

[isabbisr]

 

[kidwithbike]

nicely done Mr. Smith.
and yes Donny lets forgive and move in a positive direction

In his defense, I believe this was reposted with the additional info on price. Lets discuss that. and form a line to buy one.

since the frame is obviously not flexy, does it come in rootbeer?

 

[P.T.W]

That price info could have easily been added/edited to the 1st post in the original thread.
IMO its obvious that broklyndon has someone else posting for him now, and FRANKly i think this person should post under their own name.

 

[brooklyndon]

nicely done Mr. Smith.
and yes Donny lets forgive and move in a positive direction

In his defense, I believe this was reposted with the additional info on price. Lets discuss that. and form a line to buy one.

since the frame is obviously not flexy, does it come in rootbeer?

Thank you for the inquiry.

The frames come in virtually any color and finish you may want.

 

[PArider29]

Having met both Donnie and Frank at various races over the past 3 race seasons, there is no doubt in my mind they are good guys with great intentions.

I just think there is a very fine line between sharing information and using the DH forum as your only outlet for promotion. When I see multiple posts by the same user regarding a Certain team or product I become disinterested and skip all that users posts. I will sometimes begin to dislike any product associated with that user whether or not it is a good product or not.

There are certain grass roots teams / videographers who feel the need to up date us every week - for me it has a negative effect - I become numb to there posts.

 

[EM-EFER]

Thank you for the inquiry.

The frames come in virtually any color and finish you may want.

How about one painted with the Jamaican flag?

 

[Bikael Molton]

why was the other thread deleted? it had good info, as well as some BS.

 

[DHJUNKIE]

im excited too see this bike in once its built up.

 

[rigidhack]

I already have a deposit in on one, so I am definitely excited about it. I missed the first thread, so I can't comment on it. I have seen how many people are drooling over the Transition TR450, and having seen one up close, it is a nice bike. It too is "just a single pivot." I just happen to like the adjustability, reliability and the straight out craftsmanship offered by Frank.

Rootbeer...hmmm....

 

[davetrump]

hahaha... someone had to say it

 

[davep]

That price info could have easily been added/edited to the 1st post in the original thread.
IMO its obvious that broklyndon has someone else posting for him now, and FRANKly i think this person should post under their own name.

Seemed like a lot of people agreed with my (and others) criticism of the implementation of the frame. My guess is it is easier to delete a thread rather than acknowledge ideas for improvement (which was what was asked for in the original thread).


Be careful what you ask for, you might actually get it....

 

[IH8Rice]

There are certain grass roots teams / videographers who feel the need to up date us every week - for me it has a negative effect - I become numb to there posts.

dont you want to see how awesome they are and how it sucks you arent in CA?

 

[willem]

I am not going to post videos on the web site anymore. Sorry for sharing.

 

[IH8Rice]

I am not going to post videos on the web site anymore. Sorry for sharing.

you might scratch someone's car with those kid's bikes.

 

[DHJUNKIE]

man the winter anger of not being on a bike is in full effect here.. back to the topic of the frame. Looks sweet, cant wait to see one built up and how it looks/rides. Real curious about this one.

 

[Eastern States Cup]

There's a fine line between information ans oversaturation.....That's all I have to say about that.


Willem, keep the race vids coming. That's what people want to see and you do a good job at it.

 

[PArider29]

man the winter anger of not being on a bike is in full effect here.. back to the topic of the frame. Looks sweet, cant wait to see one built up and how it looks/rides. Real curious about this one.

You know it is possible to make an observation and have an opinion about something without it being hateful. I think that this bike would have been better served by the OP if he had waited until he had pics of a real bike to post up in the "2010 ride thread"

My recommedation would be for "FTW Racing" to start a a page in the new Ridemonkey team area then everyone who wants info on the bike and team would know exactly where to find info and updates.

Can't blame winter for everything.

 

[DHJUNKIE]

i guess i should have quoted the hate on willem posting video updates of his trips.

 

[MFrider]

I refuse to watch Voncooper video's. Just because it makes me realize I will not ride my bike for another 3-4 months.

Keep us updated Willem...

 

[Pip3r]

Are you guys going to be going with this curved top tube now? Looks much better, I couldnt get passed the odd looking square top tubes. Might look even better if it was a bit thinner. Also, the seat tube angle looks a bit steep? Cant find any #'s on what that actually is anywhere. Looks like the cockpit might get a bit cramped with the seat post extended a bit.

 

[PArider29]

i guess i should have quoted the hate on willem posting video updates of his trips.

Just to be clear, I never mentioned Voncooper or Willem.

 

[MFrider]

You must have meant Dirt and their shameless plugs and videos that suck.

Damn you Dirt, stop entertaining us!!!!

 

[Kanye West]

Steep seat angles are a great thing.

 

[Eastern States Cup]

I just think there is a very fine line between sharing information and using the DH forum as your only outlet for promotion. When I see multiple posts by the same user regarding a Certain team or product I become disinterested and skip all that users posts. I will sometimes begin to dislike any product associated with that user whether or not it is a good product or not.

So while you're back peddling, tell us who were you referring to?

 

[Jim Mac]

So while you're back peddling, tell us who were you referring to?

Why, you of course! Too many Plattekill updates! GAAAHH!

BTW and in all seriousness - While the advice of getting a page in the Team and Manufacturer's section makes good sense, this page gets more traffic.

 

[PArider29]

Not Back peddling at I was just making some constructive criticism and was trying not to name names.....I think if you look at the number of views on Ridemonkey for posts for some of these users you would see that people are not looking.

 

[gemini2k]

dont you want to see how awesome they are and how it sucks you arent in CA?

West coast, east coast, cananda, new zealand, europe, I don't care when or where but I and many others like seeing ANY (good) riding video/pics at any and all times.

 

[amishmatt]

Are you guys going to be going with this curved top tube now? Looks much better, I couldnt get passed the odd looking square top tubes. Might look even better if it was a bit thinner. Also, the seat tube angle looks a bit steep? Cant find any #'s on what that actually is anywhere. Looks like the cockpit might get a bit cramped with the seat post extended a bit.

The square tubed industrial look is tits, that **** looks like a swayback horse.

 

[ROTFLMAO]

I love the new curved TT look. Sleeker yet still has FTW qualities.

 

[Kanye West]

A longass FTW weld bead between that TT and DT is going to look nothing short of sexy as hell...

 

[IH8Rice]

A longass FTW weld bead between that TT and DT is going to look nothing short of sexy as hell...

quoted for truff

 

[brooklyndon]

As everyone can see from the updated drawing of the bike, when brought up in a constructive manner, and when the idea is feasable, we will consider design ideas. This was the whole purpose of posting a thread before the bike is put into production. FTW Industries is working hard to manufacture a bike that not only exceeds expectations mechanically (as they have in the past), but also pleases the eye. Thank you for the continued input, and we are confident that that the latest design will be successful for the FB10.

P.S. In response to the comments about videos by Willem and/or team vonCooper (or not), Willem and his work have been a huge support to the local scene. Many younger riders are thrilled to see themselves in videos online, and look for it every weekend. Also, it is what gets people sponsored. In short, there is much more good that comes out of it than bad. Those who don't like the videos may choose not to view them.

Keep up the hard work, Willem.

 

[boogenman]

Keep up the hard work, Willem.

Hard work? at what? being a dick in the platty parking while pretending to be an ambassidor to the sport? Give me a break....

 

[IH8Rice]

Hard work? at what? being a dick in the platty parking while pretending to be an ambassidor to the sport? Give me a break....

 

[Banshee Rider]