[SuperSlow]

do they still make these?

 

[Sir_Crackien]

i think so. but its not very popular anymore because of the far better designs out there now(like just about all of them). they are probible hard to get a hold of to because of limited production

 

[Fulton]

i think so. but its not very popular anymore because of the far better designs out there now(like just about all of them). they are probible hard to get a hold of to because of limited production

Not so sure about that. It's still a very solid design, everyone i know who's had one loved it. They are kinda heavy, but very solid. I think the biggest drawback is that it requires those damn edco hubs, which are expensive, and very unreliable.

They didn't make'em for 04, When I spoke to an American Cycle Group rep (tomac's parents company), he said they have an entirely new design comin for 05.

 

[James | Go-Ride]

i think so. but its not very popular anymore because of the far better designs out there now(like just about all of them). they are probible hard to get a hold of to because of limited production

Actually the 204 was ahead of it's time, and still uses the same technology that most top-end DH bikes use. The main pivot is in almost the exact same place as a Foes DHS Mono, the linkage works in a very similar fashion to a Turner DHR, it has the same ultrawide hub spacing as a SC V10, and similar formed tubing to the Astrix frames. So I'm not sure what frames I'm not thinking of that have "far better" design characteristics.

There are three main reasons people stopped buying the 204s, as far as I am aware. 1) They're kinda heavy, about 13 pounds for a medium but that was with a bottom bracket. 2) They're a little on the short side of travel at 8", where most DH bikes are 9" or 10" now, although there are still plenty of bikes that are 8" or 8.5" and winning NCS races in every category, not just pro. 3) Nobody cool rides for Tomac. I think somebody had a white one in Superheros one and two, but that was the end of it. If Rennie or Wade or somebody was on a 204, there would still be lots of people claiming they are the best bike ever.

Anyway, I believe ABG (Tomac's parent company) has a handful of the frames left at a price that's about half of original EP. At least they did a week ago.

 

[Threepointtwo]

Actually the 204 was ahead of it's time, and still uses the same technology that most top-end DH bikes use. The main pivot is in almost the exact same place as a Foes DHS Mono, the linkage works in a very similar fashion to a Turner DHR, it has the same ultrawide hub spacing as a SC V10, and similar formed tubing to the Astrix frames. So I'm not sure what frames I'm not thinking of that have "far better" design characteristics.

There are three main reasons people stopped buying the 204s, as far as I am aware. 1) They're kinda heavy, about 13 pounds for a medium but that was with a bottom bracket. 2) They're a little on the short side of travel at 8", where most DH bikes are 9" or 10" now, although there are still plenty of bikes that are 8" or 8.5" and winning NCS races in every category, not just pro. 3) Nobody cool rides for Tomac. I think somebody had a white one in Superheros one and two, but that was the end of it. If Rennie or Wade or somebody was on a 204, there would still be lots of people claiming they are the best bike ever.

Anyway, I believe ABG (Tomac's parent company) has a handful of the frames left at a price that's about half of original EP. At least they did a week ago.

Wait a second, if this is such a cool bike, then why aren't you faster?

 

[James | Go-Ride]

Wait a second, if this is such a cool bike, then why aren't you faster?

Ooooh. Them's fightin' words. I sold mine in March to buy a moto, I've been racing my Saber this year. I ran a few respectable times last year on the Slowmac, I think . . . Besides, I've come to terms with being a mid-pack expert. It works out okay, people are almost impressed at my surprisingly average performance.

 

[partsbara]

i think so. but its not very popular anymore because of the far better designs out there now(like just about all of them). they are probible hard to get a hold of to because of limited production

you re pretty far off the mark here mate....

i love my 204... it s the only DH frame i haven t destroyed... the weight is a minor issue, but it s all low so she corners insane...

i m keeping mine till she dies... the avy upgrade made a good bike a great bike...

mine is being revamped at the moment... e13 srs / middleburns, hope m6's and a 2005 888 when they become available...

 

[Broken_Spoke]

you re pretty far off the mark here mate....

i love my 204... it s the only DH frame i haven t destroyed... the weight is a minor issue, but it s all low so she corners insane...

i m keeping mine till she dies... the avy upgrade made a good bike a great bike...

mine is being revamped at the moment... e13 srs / middleburns, hope m6's and a 2005 888 when they become available...

m6? why aren't you useing the m4s you just won

 

[partsbara]

m6? why aren't you useing the m4s you just won

kevin @ webcyclery is letting me pay the diff and upgrade the 4's to 6's

 

[Broken_Spoke]

kevin @ webcyclery is letting me pay the diff and upgrade the 4's to 6's

You lucky crap