Steel MTB 29er hardtail

[GMAN79]

27 minutes ago, Menno Schagen said:

So I have built 2 Tigre hardtails and going to re-build a third one on a black frame by the end of the month.

I can really say Steel is the way to go! it does absorb the bumps more than your aluminium hardtail frames. and these aggressive geometry frames inspires confidence when going downhill

Looking awesome! Built a SS using a white Rapide frame. Unfortunately had to go rigid for now as I couldn't afford a fork. Maybe next year. 😀

[TheoG]

I'm also love my Rapidé, Shimano 12 speed with rigid fork.  Recently changed to 2.4 Aspen tyres.  Rides like a dream as my training machine.

Edited March 15, 2022 by TheoG

[Rolf Hansen]

1 hour ago, TheoG said:

I'm also love my Rapidé, Shimano 12 speed with rigid fork.  Recently changed to 2.4 Aspen tyres.  Rides like a dream as my training machine.

I think I will have to take it off your hands and use it as my primary machine. My 140mm Manitou 34 with red decals should go perfectly with it. 🤩

[Stretched@Birth]

4 hours ago, Menno Schagen said:

So I have built 2 Tigre hardtails and going to re-build a third one on a black frame by the end of the month.

I can really say Steel is the way to go! it does absorb the bumps more than your aluminium hardtail frames. and these aggressive geometry frames inspires confidence when going downhill

Interesting that you are running a chain guide, I'm assuming the rear derailleur doesn't have a clutch, hence the need for the chain guide?   

[Henryfeather]

On 2/5/2022 at 7:01 PM, NotSoBigBen said:

 

Was at Wayne/rapide the other day,those frames are frikin awesome and he is more helpful than most bike shops.

[Super Sywurm]

🤔🤔 A titanium Rapide??? 

[TheoG]

9 hours ago, Super Sywurm said:

🤔🤔 A titanium Rapide??? 

That would be awesome !!!

[Menno Schagen]

If you see that travel, the chain guide is more for when Im going over the rocky terrain. Same reason I have a slapsock on!

[Menno Schagen]

[Menno Schagen]

Finally did the build of the Medium Black Tigre. Looking really nice in my bias opinion.

[TheoG]

Just now, Menno Schagen said:

 

The black really look very nice, almost as nice as my red ...  

[117]

@TheoG

Whats that rigid fork like? And how hard do you punish it? 
Or is it mainly hood rides you do on the frame? 

[TheoG]

Just now, 117 said:

@TheoG

Whats that rigid fork like? And how hard do you punish it? 
Or is it mainly hood rides you do on the frame? 

Yea, its meant as my "road bike" when very wet & muddy.  So mainly tar and gravel roads.

[MORNE]

Propose we send a petition to @Kiwi for black branding on the black frame. BLACK ON BLACK is the only way to do that. IT would look seriously badass imo.

imagine matt frame with some gloss black branding. 🤑

[117]

18 minutes ago, TheoG said:

Yea, its meant as my "road bike" when very wet & muddy.  So mainly tar and gravel roads.

And single track? Not crazy stuff like Thaba but more like Rv etc

[TheoG]

Just now, 117 said:

And single track? Not crazy stuff like Thaba but more like Rv etc

Didnt do yet, but yes, will give it a shot.