What do you all think of the new Tomac 4x bike?
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NEW Tomac 4x Bike
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crap, crap, more crap
Why not use the Snyper as one?
It looks like an Azonic Evolution.
hunk of junk in da trunk!
wow that is ugly as piss
i like the fact that they're trying to do something other than a "cookie-cutter" frame... but i'm not really diggin that downtube. it doesn't seem to flow w/ their other lines either.
I think simply a clean frame w/ standard size tubes & a good geometry would sell well simply because of the name Tomac.
just my $0.02
I think simply a clean frame w/ standard size tubes & a good geometry would sell well simply because of the name Tomac.
just my $0.02
yeap, I'm with the rest. The downtube is way to big, and the seat tube is way to high, not liking it
It looks like my 2000 Trek Bruiser, which looks way out of date.
Sweet, I have never seen a 2x4 painted silver before.
I'm kinda bummed on the new Tomac bikes...maybe seeing them in person will help.
Looks terrible. 
lthumbsdown:
lthumbsdown:
Did you get drunk next to a pile of tubing and a welder?
another negative from me,
if the angles are right it will ride well but aesthetically its pretty fugly
if the angles are right it will ride well but aesthetically its pretty fugly
For some constructive criticisim, I'd do the following:
1. Beef up the chainstays and seatstays
2. Beef up the rear drop-outs - make em for 10mm maybe and make them replaceable as well as adjustable.
3. To me, from an aesthetic standpoint there's just something off about the way the head tube/down tube/top tube and gusset all come together here. Needs to be cleaned up a bit and refined.
4. Increase the stand-over a bit by dropping the seat tube/top tube joint down a bit.
5. Adjust the seat stays accordingly - (drop em' a bit)
The overall look of the frame is really boxy - doesn't have flowing lines that are pleasing to the eye. I think if you start with these adjustments and go from there it should work out.
Hope this helps.
1. Beef up the chainstays and seatstays
2. Beef up the rear drop-outs - make em for 10mm maybe and make them replaceable as well as adjustable.
3. To me, from an aesthetic standpoint there's just something off about the way the head tube/down tube/top tube and gusset all come together here. Needs to be cleaned up a bit and refined.
4. Increase the stand-over a bit by dropping the seat tube/top tube joint down a bit.
5. Adjust the seat stays accordingly - (drop em' a bit)
The overall look of the frame is really boxy - doesn't have flowing lines that are pleasing to the eye. I think if you start with these adjustments and go from there it should work out.
Hope this helps.
ugly stuff
Looks terrible.
Summed it up nicely
lthumbsdown: What the hell happened to Tomac...doesn't Ellsworth make a bike called "truth"?
Ohh... yeah, I'm just not sure about that. It is definately not inspiring.
Agreed. I had one of the later 204 Magnums and was looking forward to the new range, but the DH bike and now this 4X bike just don't do it for me. It's a real shame as the name has huge heritage. Off to Intense for a Socom then...
OK so you all have spoken.
I will make a suggestions to the owner that he should rework that frame a little. Please keep in mind thought that this is the FIRST Proto. There will be design changes made. So don't get all bummed and newer look at one again.
I will make a suggestions to the owner that he should rework that frame a little. Please keep in mind thought that this is the FIRST Proto. There will be design changes made. So don't get all bummed and newer look at one again.
needs to be smaller and more maneuverable.
i miss the old tomac magnum, with the lawill. Even the newer SP version had a super low slung look that I've always lusted after. Someday I hope to own an older mag 204, and maybe a mag 88....that is totally drool worthy.
i miss the old tomac magnum, with the lawill. Even the newer SP version had a super low slung look that I've always lusted after. Someday I hope to own an older mag 204, and maybe a mag 88....that is totally drool worthy.
Hey man, no problem!
In spite of all the gnashing of teeth and shedding of tears, I think there is some useful info to work with here.
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Personally I really dig the look and design of the new Tomac Primer. It kinda reminds me of the new SUNN Radical and bits off the Commencal DH Supreme. To me, the 204 was a bit f.u.g.
Isn't that just a raw finish Tomac Omen frame from a few years back?
No it is not a raw Omen but it is closely based off of the old frame.
Fugly! I dont like rectangly shaped downtubes.
So what we're telling you is that is doesn't really need to ride so good as just look cool.
In fairness, that is all we can judge at this point. We can't ride it yet, the geo is not listed, so aesthetics is all we have to comment on. With that, I find it to be lacking a certain sex appeal. However, on a positive Tomac note, the Primer 220 looks great.
Well, I guess I didn't expect such a negative response...but keep in mind the frame is just going to be used by next year's World Cup DH team for 4X (where the Snyper 4X isn't optimal based on the course). I am just curious to hear from those who hated it which bike they like.
Looks like a horrible version of a MsIsle or whatever the hell Orange calls it.