Soul cycles is pretty much a one man show, but he works hard to get stuff done. As far as the site goes, I talked to him last week and he has had some computer issues (trojan, virus, crash, etc.) The new bikes are looking good tho!weeks = months at Soul Cycles
I'm not knocking the guy - I've had several of his bikes and he has always been super cool to me. Hell look at my ride reports - I rave about them.Soul cycles is pretty much a one man show, but he works hard to get stuff done. As far as the site goes, I talked to him last week and he has had some computer issues (trojan, virus, crash, etc.) The new bikes are looking good tho!
I'm not knocking the guy - I've had several of his bikes and he has always been super cool to me. Hell look at my ride reports - I rave about them.
However, to be honest - he has constantly overpromised and underdelivered. Seriously, over 2 months since "a couple weeks" was posted for their new site. Also the new hardtail was supposed to be out in late '07...
What is the new hardtail designed for? Reason being is that I currently ride a titan for xc and want to build up a Soul Cycles for dirt jumping.here's a pic of the hardtail.
new dropout system/design... they had a sneak peak a few months backWhat is the new hardtail designed for? Reason being is that I currently ride a titan for xc and want to build up a Soul Cycles for dirt jumping.
I'll try to dig up the specs on it. I know there are 2 different sizes, but I can't remember all of the angles and lengths that Chad decided on. When I designed the yokes and dropouts, I had DJ in mind so the frame should be strong enough.What is the new hardtail designed for? Reason being is that I currently ride a titan for xc and want to build up a Soul Cycles for dirt jumping.
Website coming soon.... get it? - - Sorry Bad JokeGeometry coming soon.....
Redesigned around the same suspension (leverage ratios/pivots stayed the same). If I remember correct, its gunna come in 3 dif sizes with a lighter version of the easton FS tubing it had before, and dropouts that allow 12mm T/A or QR. I have also been working on a maxle option, just not sure if people would be interested.Any news on the Matador frame? New colours, geo changes, etc...?
I don't think it will NEED a bigger fork, just depends on what you are using it for its pretty versatile. When I was testing the first gen I ran it with a 36 talas (100-160 travel) for a bit then switched to the 32 talas (100-140). It handled everything I threw at it. I would set it at 100mm and turn the propedal on the DHX air on for climbing and back to full travel once I got to the top. The pic on the new homepage is about a 6ft down and 15 to 20 out to the top of the tranny and Pdirt and I hit that about 20 times that day trading back and forth and trying different effects with the camera. That was with the 36, now it has the 32 on it and I have been putting it through the paces with more ride to the top then its all down type of trails. You could still run a 100-120mm fork on there and it would be a ton of fun, but with the 140-160mm is where you will be keeping up with your DH buddies (and beating them on the uphill)That's the new Matador? That looks awesome. The only thing that stopped me from picking up one at the beginning of the year was the colour. It looks like it needs a bigger fork now? I remember it being a 100/130mm fork compatible frame...
Can you run a dual front ring set-up on it?(and beating them on the uphill)
Excellent question.Can you run a dual front ring set-up on it?
Hey, if the maxle works with Hope Pro IIs, I'd definitely be interested.I have also been working on a maxle option, just not sure if people would be interested.
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You sure can. Im pretty sure it will have ISCG tabs on it for a guide also.Can you run a dual front ring set-up on it?
That fork/frame combo will be tons of fun and super reliable.I'm currently running a RS Pike 426 on my bike and the fork was bought with the intention of running it on the Matador frame once I get it.
The Maxle would work with any 12x135 TA hubs - the Hope proII's are my weapon of choice for hubs. I run them on three of my bikes now.Hey, if the maxle works with Hope Pro IIs, I'd definitely be interested.
Hit up sixsixtysix for some more, I won't be able to take pics for a bit. The new matador has moved on, my buddy in Salem will be on it for the next few weeks while I beat on a dif proto. I will be riding with him here in a week or so tho and will try to get a few pics while we do runs at blackrock.HOw's about throwing up a couple more photos of that Matador if you will?
I'm expecting the next revision in about 8 weeks. I don't anticipate many glitches with this one so it should be pretty close to the production bike, I just wanted to make sure I worked out the bugs of the last version. There are a couple solidworks shots of it and a listing of the geometry in another thread that I put up in the DH forum a couple weeks ago "new revision of my 8in bike" I would attach a link, but haven't figured that out yet.Any word on the proto DH frame?
http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=204383I'm expecting the next revision in about 8 weeks. I don't anticipate many glitches with this one so it should be pretty close to the production bike, I just wanted to make sure I worked out the bugs of the last version. There are a couple solidworks shots of it and a listing of the geometry in another thread that I put up in the DH forum a couple weeks ago "new revision of my 8in bike" I would attach a link, but haven't figured that out yet.
So... Any pics of the Matador?sixsixtysix said:The bike I posted is the first generation proto of the new 5" AM Soul Cycles.
The new All Mountain frame "un-named, maybe vegas" will be replacing the Matador. There is also a new Freeride bike in the works that will be prob 6 or 7 inches of travel and a bit "beefier". The prototype I have weighs in at 9.2lbs, but has a lot of refining to be done. The two of those frames should cover the mid travel range quite well.So... Any pics of the Matador?