braailegend Posted October 21, 2013 Share Going to build myself a street bike again, but not looking for chromo/steel DJ type build, but rather something lighter. Thinking of a inspired element frame from tartybikes, finished off spares I still have laying around. Also thinking of popping a RS Revelation in-front, with adjustable travel to 115mm Are there other shops which sells similar type bikes? Should not be full on trials, as I still like to have a seatpost http://www.biketrial.si/shop/images/Inspired_element_24_2012_05.jpg similar to this is my idea: http://cdn.observedtrials.net/vb/attachments/f7/29442d1379787039-inspired-hex-front-suspension-photo-1-6-.jpg http://cdn.observedtrials.net/vb/attachments/f9/27997d1369338358-marino-inspired-suspension-gears-dual-disk-image-3295577350.jpg http://cdn.observedtrials.net/vb/attachments/f9/27988d1369265751-marino-inspired-suspension-gears-dual-disk-forumrunner_20130522_193546.jpg Edited October 21, 2013 by braailegend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Letum911 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Hey, that setup should work. Might just be a bit heavy on the back wheel. Tarty is still the cheapest on the street frames, and if you have the cash you can't go wrong with Inspired!!! braailegend 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braailegend Posted October 21, 2013 Share Just another question, for the front chainring, would I use the smallring (inner ring) chainring and put the bashguard on the outer ring bolts? Using either a saint or SlX crank, but think my saint crank is a single chainring crank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted October 21, 2013 Share The Voodoos also seem pretty cool. I saw them in a bucnh of tutorials like this one In general though, it sounds like you're looking for a similar setup to Leech's http://www.guava-jelly.jp/news_img/2006/guava1154671154.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braailegend Posted October 21, 2013 Share In general though, it sounds like you're looking for a similar setup to Leech's Jip similar, he's been on those Norco's forever, but im not the biggest Norco fan, haha. going to have look at those voodoo's. still have time to look round to around Jan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braailegend Posted October 28, 2013 Share Been doing some research and found few other options. Does anyone have experience buying from China and the east? even better know of some shops, or know the ones I linked. Mind set on 24", and in the eastern shops they have some sweet deals, but when it comes to that side of the world, I have no experience. These guys seems to get decent ratings:http://topgears.ecrater.com/c/897344/complete-bikes The other:http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/CZAR-ECHO-2012-model-24-street-bike-in-stocks/906998_890692630.html 2 bikes which looks pretty sweet http://i00.i.aliimg.com/wsphoto/v0/640789812_2/2012-new-model-ECHO-czar-24-T1-Complete-street-Bike.jpg http://s.ecrater.com/stores/125221/5097db320cd80_125221b.jpg Capricorn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Letum911 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Hi Braai, I don't know of anyone that has imported bikes from the East. But I have imported a few RC parts from various eastern countries without any issues. With regards to the pics above:1) Compare the geometry to that of a known brand like Inspired2) Check the weight, the cheaper bikes tend to weigh a lot!!!!3) Check components. Just remember that a cheap bike is awesome to learn on but you will be upgrading in the future!!!Join our Facebook group https://www.facebook...29670410443623/ Edited November 13, 2013 by Letum911 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braailegend Posted November 21, 2013 Share Hi Braai, I don't know of anyone that has imported bikes from the East. But I have imported a few RC parts from various eastern countries without any issues. With regards to the pics above:1) Compare the geometry to that of a known brand like Inspired2) Check the weight, the cheaper bikes tend to weigh a lot!!!!3) Check components. Just remember that a cheap bike is awesome to learn on but you will be upgrading in the future!!!Join our Facebook group https://www.facebook...29670410443623/ Thanks, joined a while ago, got hold of someone on the page that might be bringing bikes in towards the end of the year on there, looks like I might get my Czar street trials, but need to get the money first... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymakestv Posted November 21, 2013 Share How the flip do you sit on that seat? My knees would be chafing against my armpits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach. Posted November 21, 2013 Share How the flip do you sit on that seat? My knees would be chafing against my armpits. you don't, well you do but not when you riding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Letum911 Posted November 23, 2013 Share We're riding in Pta tomorrow in Hatfield if you're keen on joining. Starting from Springbok bar at 8.30 till around 10.30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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