The frames just got in!
To test out the ride, Drew built it up with MKE polo cranks, some mini bars, brakes [front and rear] and some saddle just for the pictures. That is raw steel, no paint, so expect some COLOR! Keep in mind this is not my build, it's just to evaluate the bike's geometry.
I'm putting Thomson bits, 2" riders, SOMA Tabo, Sugino 75s and my Profile wheelset on mine. YES you can barspin with a front brake. YES there will be an option available without brake bosses and NO I do not know when they will be available for purchase.
Mine is going to paint tomorrow. Will post updates once it's in my hands!
and Excess was kind enough to Photoshop out the brakes to give you a better idea...
Comments
prolly ur whip bettter have some steez, i cant get into that blue
Posted by: Cadence | January 28, 2009 6:36 PM
boy that didn't take long to leak.
i am going to ask drew if i can ride it before you.
you can have my sloppy seconds.
:)
Posted by: kevin | January 28, 2009 6:55 PM
That's raw steel. Mine is getting painted tomorrow.
Kevin, If you do that, I'll wipe my ass with your silk-screened tyvek envelope and mail it back to you!
:-)
Posted by: prolly | January 28, 2009 7:00 PM
just wait till your mail comes tomorrow.
Hint: it is not magazines.
:P
Posted by: kevin | January 28, 2009 7:26 PM
What? How are you gonna be able to barspin with a front brake?
Posted by: zam | January 28, 2009 8:00 PM
Potts Mod method. Run your cable through the steerer. The frames have 990 drillings. VERY small brakes. Tony has been riding his fork + brakes for a while now. No issues.
Posted by: prolly | January 28, 2009 8:05 PM
I've gotta say that rear brake is a bad idea. Holy horrible brake angle. The front brake isn't an issue, as it is routed through the steerer, meaning that the cable is never going to get wrapped around anything, thus no issues.
Posted by: Streets | January 28, 2009 8:11 PM
[BMX bikes have rear 990's mounted like that as well...]
Anyway, if you don't like the brake, you won't have to run it. I think it's a great idea for MKE to do that though.
Posted by: prolly | January 28, 2009 8:17 PM
what kind/style of frame is that? are we going to start making fixed gears for pump tracks soon, too?
that is really mind blowing
http://www.vintagebicyclepress.com/images/quickbeam.jpg
Posted by: mrdancakes | January 28, 2009 8:19 PM
i only have 3 Questions.
Can you barspin with the front brake?
also, will it be available without the brake bosses?
and finally, when is it going to be available for purchase?
Posted by: Aren | January 28, 2009 8:22 PM
im glad i did not get a cutter...
Posted by: nick pregler | January 28, 2009 8:22 PM
Aren,
did you read the post at all?
;-)
Posted by: prolly | January 28, 2009 8:28 PM
Whats the ratio on that bad boy?
Posted by: ANTONIOSF | January 28, 2009 9:26 PM
Not sure. It's not built with my parts. That was just so that the guys at Milwaukee could test it out. My build will have Thomson parts, Profile hubs and Sugino 75's.
I'll ride 44:16
Posted by: prolly | January 28, 2009 9:42 PM
Any word on price yet?
Looks pretty damn strong, can't wait to see your final build.
Posted by: Sam | January 28, 2009 9:53 PM
looks sick, congratulations!
Posted by: Steve Hartley | January 28, 2009 11:24 PM
what size is this frame?
any word on the sizes that will be available?
looks pretty dope.
Posted by: indiana | January 29, 2009 1:40 AM
this bike looks way better than the brooklyns, charges and volumes. it looks like its born to take a beating. good job man not everyone can say they helped design a frame!
cant wait to see more pictures once you build yours up
Posted by: james | January 29, 2009 10:10 AM
3 sizes
Not sure what size the frame pictured is.
I think there are 50 framesets available at the end of Feb.
Posted by: prolly | January 29, 2009 10:13 AM
I can't wait to ride the living hell out of this thing...
Posted by: Burd | January 29, 2009 10:21 AM
Kinda looks like a BMX bike...
Kinda looks it should have a front shock...
Posted by: say what? | January 29, 2009 7:02 PM
700c bmx, shit is beautifull.
Posted by: jeff | January 29, 2009 9:55 PM
Gonna need a detangler if you want to barspin with a rear brake.
Posted by: Splint | January 30, 2009 3:19 AM
Pretty good. Prettayyyyy prettayyyyyyyyyyy preattayyyyyy pretty good. I wonder if they'd let me cop a looksie if I stopped by this afternoon...
Posted by: Andrew | January 30, 2009 2:23 PM
I like it, don't love it, and by no means do I hate it.
It looks as if it's gonna work well.
Thanks for doing the work to get it out there.
Posted by: Knockers Out | January 30, 2009 7:10 PM
its starting to become a 29er with road tyres at this point isn't it? why not just slant the TT like a DJ bike to save the nuts? imo the bars are too much and the forks need to be a little more refined. cheers
Posted by: nathan | April 22, 2009 12:45 PM