Ok, I haven't actually read any of this yet or even checked for cable tourism, but that to me, is a great looking bike.
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Ok, I haven't actually read any of this yet or even checked for cable tourism, but that to me, is a great looking bike.
No cable tourism! Mullet only. I like the looks. Wonder how under forking to 170 would be...
I actually like it...Eric and I went over a ton of tech and background on it ..I don't make a decision based on someone else's excitement being people are always trying to sell themselves and side of things...he's an investor in Atherton bikes...Pit-churs are nice, but come on man!
What are your impressions?
But my impression are it's fast, rides really good and feels extremely well balanced...but that said I'm not waiting 9 months for a frame....
Frame is amazing and I'd grab one of the opportunity arose...I want to ride the DH bike.
He's got things in the roll constantly. He has time for sure and keeps things moving...
this. universal cs length on a premium frame is inexcusable. being lazy and/or cheap. no idea what they were thinking re: the mico head tubes. did they have to do 2 bad things to offset the one good change (straight tt) to maintain the required level of brand undesirability?
Just a couple...I'm all ohlins now and whatever come into my graspSo, just like you? How many forks have you bartered in the last year?
Not going to argue on the CS length (size 3 and larger should probably scale up a bit), but I really don't get the HT length griping. It has very comparable stack heights to its contemporaries, bikes that have been well reviewed with no mention of the front ends being too low. Y'all do realize that a 29" front wheel with a 180mm single crown is crazy freaking tall.
That's a good point. Why the f*ck does it have a single crown fork?
Yeeew, mullett!
Don't want to call it a 'mullet' just in case a certain bike company gets angry.
Don't want to call it a 'mullet' just in case a certain bike company gets angry.
That's why the head tubes are kept at almost the same length across the sizes! Girvin forks are about to make a comeback
impressive how diligent and supportive the whole industry has been
The Future of Frames? Titanium High Pivot Prototypes — Deviate Cycles | Scottish MTB Manufacturer
At Eurobike 2023 , Deviate unveiled a new high pivot prototype - the Lowlander. Made with 3D printed titanium lugs and thermoplastic tubing, this is the start of a lengthy project that aims to bring Deviate’s manufacturing over to the UK whilst providing a sustainable, flexible and customisable app
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noThe Future of Frames? Titanium High Pivot Prototypes — Deviate Cycles | Scottish MTB Manufacturer
At Eurobike 2023 , Deviate unveiled a new high pivot prototype - the Lowlander. Made with 3D printed titanium lugs and thermoplastic tubing, this is the start of a lengthy project that aims to bring Deviate’s manufacturing over to the UK whilst providing a sustainable, flexible and customisable app
Is that the current lead-time for a frameset?
fascinating linkage layout. around 16 bearings in there? would you describe that as an inverted horst with an additional rate modifier link?
For the DH yeah, I think it's worth it but I want to try a couple different frames available now...crestline being one.
Paul Aston has gone and made his idea of a contemporary version of nicos Vprocess and on first glimpse it looks incredible. a little industrial in its fabrication but super cool
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Paul Aston on Instagram: "The Aston-ical My childhood dream-machine, a postmodern replica of my 1996 Sunn Radical+ Frame: Custom steel Astonical built by Egerie Suspension: Fork - Customised Dorado RRT LE06 + black wrap Shock - NovyParts NOVYA shock Hardware -DHsign (Would have been BOS if they answered emails ) Steering: Grips - ODI Longneck Waffle push on Bar - SQLab 30x 12° Alloy High Stem - Rulezman HC V1 Proto #2 Rolling: Rims - DT EX471 25mm Hubs - Hope Pro4 Spokes - DT Competition 1.8/2.0 (60/80kgf) Nipples - DT ProLock Tyres - Michelin DH22 Drive: Cranks - Truvativ Descendant Shifter - TRP Derailleur - TRP DH7 Chain - KMC X12 Cassette - Sram GX Pedals - Pedaling Innovations Catalyst Stopping: Brakes - Formula Cura X 2piston Lines - Kevlar reinforced Pads - Trickstuff power front, Formula sintered rear Discs - Hope HD2.3 (should have been BrakeStuff Punch 220 + BrakeAce sensors, but frame clearance issues) Relaxing: Saddle - Fizik Alpaka Post - Descendant Clamp - Hope Bolt Absolutely stunned by this rig so far. Not the exact dream build spec I wanted, but sometimes you gotta use what you have (from my old cracked Supreme). When every dream bike you see on insta is built with freebies from brands it’s a different game when you have to find and buy everything yourself! — My AstonMTB Mission: I’m here to give the most independent bike reviews online. Starting with stock equipment then trying to get the absolute best performance out of it. All products are bought by me at full price and funded through competition ticket sales for THE BEST MTB kit on my astonmtb.com website - link in bio! Crowdfunded by you guys so you get the truth before you spend your hard-earned £££. No paid-for reviews, no back-handers, no sponsored posts. #buildbikebetter #astonmtb #mtbsuspension"
3,374 likes, 123 comments - astonmtbJuly 13, 2023 on : "The Aston-ical My childhood dream-machine, a postmodern replica of my 1996 Sunn Radical+ Frame: Custom steel Astonical built b..."
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I rode with Paul the other day and got to check out his bike. It’s pretty sweet and he goes quick on it.Paul Aston has gone and made his idea of a contemporary version of nicos Vprocess and on first glimpse it looks incredible. a little industrial in its fabrication but super cool
Paul Aston on Instagram: "The Aston-ical My childhood dream-machine, a postmodern replica of my 1996 Sunn Radical+ Frame: Custom steel Astonical built by Egerie Suspension: Fork - Customised Dorado RRT LE06 + black wrap Shock - NovyParts NOVYA shock Hardware -DHsign (Would have been BOS if they answered emails ) Steering: Grips - ODI Longneck Waffle push on Bar - SQLab 30x 12° Alloy High Stem - Rulezman HC V1 Proto #2 Rolling: Rims - DT EX471 25mm Hubs - Hope Pro4 Spokes - DT Competition 1.8/2.0 (60/80kgf) Nipples - DT ProLock Tyres - Michelin DH22 Drive: Cranks - Truvativ Descendant Shifter - TRP Derailleur - TRP DH7 Chain - KMC X12 Cassette - Sram GX Pedals - Pedaling Innovations Catalyst Stopping: Brakes - Formula Cura X 2piston Lines - Kevlar reinforced Pads - Trickstuff power front, Formula sintered rear Discs - Hope HD2.3 (should have been BrakeStuff Punch 220 + BrakeAce sensors, but frame clearance issues) Relaxing: Saddle - Fizik Alpaka Post - Descendant Clamp - Hope Bolt Absolutely stunned by this rig so far. Not the exact dream build spec I wanted, but sometimes you gotta use what you have (from my old cracked Supreme). When every dream bike you see on insta is built with freebies from brands it’s a different game when you have to find and buy everything yourself! — My AstonMTB Mission: I’m here to give the most independent bike reviews online. Starting with stock equipment then trying to get the absolute best performance out of it. All products are bought by me at full price and funded through competition ticket sales for THE BEST MTB kit on my astonmtb.com website - link in bio! Crowdfunded by you guys so you get the truth before you spend your hard-earned £££. No paid-for reviews, no back-handers, no sponsored posts. #buildbikebetter #astonmtb #mtbsuspension"
3,374 likes, 123 comments - astonmtbJuly 13, 2023 on : "The Aston-ical My childhood dream-machine, a postmodern replica of my 1996 Sunn Radical+ Frame: Custom steel Astonical built b..."
Ha. Definitely not.
Mine’s got a 485mm reach.
Maybe you already know this…. Nico made that frame and the 2 others for Paul. He does a lot of custom frames for people and taught me a lot about framebuilding.Paul Aston has gone and made his idea of a contemporary version of nicos Vprocess and on first glimpse it looks incredible. a little industrial in its fabrication but super cool
Paul Aston on Instagram: "The Aston-ical My childhood dream-machine, a postmodern replica of my 1996 Sunn Radical+ Frame: Custom steel Astonical built by Egerie Suspension: Fork - Customised Dorado RRT LE06 + black wrap Shock - NovyParts NOVYA shock Hardware -DHsign (Would have been BOS if they answered emails ) Steering: Grips - ODI Longneck Waffle push on Bar - SQLab 30x 12° Alloy High Stem - Rulezman HC V1 Proto #2 Rolling: Rims - DT EX471 25mm Hubs - Hope Pro4 Spokes - DT Competition 1.8/2.0 (60/80kgf) Nipples - DT ProLock Tyres - Michelin DH22 Drive: Cranks - Truvativ Descendant Shifter - TRP Derailleur - TRP DH7 Chain - KMC X12 Cassette - Sram GX Pedals - Pedaling Innovations Catalyst Stopping: Brakes - Formula Cura X 2piston Lines - Kevlar reinforced Pads - Trickstuff power front, Formula sintered rear Discs - Hope HD2.3 (should have been BrakeStuff Punch 220 + BrakeAce sensors, but frame clearance issues) Relaxing: Saddle - Fizik Alpaka Post - Descendant Clamp - Hope Bolt Absolutely stunned by this rig so far. Not the exact dream build spec I wanted, but sometimes you gotta use what you have (from my old cracked Supreme). When every dream bike you see on insta is built with freebies from brands it’s a different game when you have to find and buy everything yourself! — My AstonMTB Mission: I’m here to give the most independent bike reviews online. Starting with stock equipment then trying to get the absolute best performance out of it. All products are bought by me at full price and funded through competition ticket sales for THE BEST MTB kit on my astonmtb.com website - link in bio! Crowdfunded by you guys so you get the truth before you spend your hard-earned £££. No paid-for reviews, no back-handers, no sponsored posts. #buildbikebetter #astonmtb #mtbsuspension"
3,374 likes, 123 comments - astonmtbJuly 13, 2023 on : "The Aston-ical My childhood dream-machine, a postmodern replica of my 1996 Sunn Radical+ Frame: Custom steel Astonical built b..."
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Did he tell you how many days ahead of those runs did he have to book the turns for the bike to actually be able to take them?
I had no idea that nico was involved in/is Egerie. His involvement in the brand doesn’t seem to be splashed about as much as one would expectMaybe you already know this…. Nico made that frame and the 2 others for Paul. He does a lot of custom frames for people and taught me a lot about framebuilding.
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Nico is a fairly common name... are you talking about the Nico that I think you're talking about?