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« Last post by metalbmxer on August 31, 2023, 10:00:22 PM »
Hey everyone, I'm James and am getting back into riding after a 20 year break. I found my son a 97 Hoffman EP a few months ago and that sorta rekindled my love for riding. My 97 EP was the last bike I bought back in 1997, it was well ridden and loved. I would love to build mine back up and ride it again, but for now I'll borrow his lol.
sweet! sounds like a nice thing you've got going with your son there. did you update it or freshen it up for him? you may need some Ti parts to get the weight down a bit 
Nothing yet as the guy I bought it from did a nice job building it up from just the frame and forks conditions he aquired it in. Yea I forgot how damn heavy these are! When the previous owner received it the frame dropouts had been machined to accommodate 14 mm axles. My original ep of course had 3/8 axles. I’m a lot bigger than I was when I stopped riding several years ago so at least when I do ride my sons bike I don’t feel like I’m gonna break the axles lol.
solid! goes a long way for peace of mind to have the 14mm then would be great to see pics (upload em and link them in from IMGbb)
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« Last post by Flatism® on August 31, 2023, 12:29:45 PM »
Surely 'Spanish bb'is all but done...?
My set-up is street, so flat specific will be limited. Guess Fec Ti will prosper due to this if you feel Ti cranks are worthwhile.
Compared to 22mm. 24mm makes a lot sense, upon my experience.
No extra top hat washers required.
Overall Lighter / stronger / stiffer gram wise.
If i had pulled the trigger on these (i instead opted for the Far East Ti cranks ... arriving today), I would have simply reamed out my spanish BB. I use the polyurethane BB so they just squeeze into the frame (you have to install them by tightening your cranks down). Very much a fan of spanish, but at this point I can see benefits of a Mid BB like larger contact / welding area for stiffness & strength.
Good point, regarding larger contact area !
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« Last post by Jp81 on August 31, 2023, 11:02:06 AM »
Hey everyone, I'm James and am getting back into riding after a 20 year break. I found my son a 97 Hoffman EP a few months ago and that sorta rekindled my love for riding. My 97 EP was the last bike I bought back in 1997, it was well ridden and loved. I would love to build mine back up and ride it again, but for now I'll borrow his lol.
sweet! sounds like a nice thing you've got going with your son there. did you update it or freshen it up for him? you may need some Ti parts to get the weight down a bit
Nothing yet as the guy I bought it from did a nice job building it up from just the frame and forks conditions he aquired it in. Yea I forgot how damn heavy these are! When the previous owner received it the frame dropouts had been machined to accommodate 14 mm axles. My original ep of course had 3/8 axles. I’m a lot bigger than I was when I stopped riding several years ago so at least when I do ride my sons bike I don’t feel like I’m gonna break the axles lol.
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« Last post by Matt Hulgan on August 30, 2023, 08:17:31 PM »
UPDATE:
Went with the Haro La Bastille - 20.25" TT with 15 offset fork and S&M intrikat 9" bar
LOVE IT!
Woah - that's my same setup too!
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« Last post by Matt Hulgan on August 30, 2023, 08:09:25 PM »
it will be his first time seeing more than 2 flatland riders in one place! Oh man. You are going to LOVE the York Jam then. I remeber the first time I was in the presence of a LOT of really good riders and it was such a motivator. Have a great trip!
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« Last post by metalbmxer on August 30, 2023, 05:07:42 PM »
I tried one of these but couldn't figure out the grip on it... That being said, i did cut away the supports underneath the seat. perhaps i should have left 1 or 2 of them to wedge my finger against and grip on (for turbine halfpackers) the lower weight and low profile is pretty legit on these ... damn i should order another one just to try cutting it differently 
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« Last post by metalbmxer on August 30, 2023, 04:49:47 PM »
These look great, wonder what the sizes are
Previous versions were 18.6" and 19.3" so I'm guessing it will be similar.
cool, i guess i am going back to a frame with this sort of gusset design. S&M intrikat arriving today, 19.5 one thing that concerns me on the S&M is how the gusset is fully welded onto the frame as opposed to leaving an open section the way that NOUS have. Welding all the way around can leave a concentrated stress riser leading to cracking. What do you all think? better to leave unwelded or completely weld it 
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« Last post by metalbmxer on August 30, 2023, 04:45:50 PM »
Surely 'Spanish bb'is all but done...?
My set-up is street, so flat specific will be limited. Guess Fec Ti will prosper due to this if you feel Ti cranks are worthwhile.
Compared to 22mm. 24mm makes a lot sense, upon my experience.
No extra top hat washers required.
Overall Lighter / stronger / stiffer gram wise.
If i had pulled the trigger on these (i instead opted for the Far East Ti cranks ... arriving today), I would have simply reamed out my spanish BB. I use the polyurethane BB so they just squeeze into the frame (you have to install them by tightening your cranks down). Very much a fan of spanish, but at this point I can see benefits of a Mid BB like larger contact / welding area for stiffness & strength.
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« Last post by metalbmxer on August 30, 2023, 04:40:05 PM »
Hey everyone, I'm James and am getting back into riding after a 20 year break. I found my son a 97 Hoffman EP a few months ago and that sorta rekindled my love for riding. My 97 EP was the last bike I bought back in 1997, it was well ridden and loved. I would love to build mine back up and ride it again, but for now I'll borrow his lol.
sweet! sounds like a nice thing you've got going with your son there. did you update it or freshen it up for him? you may need some Ti parts to get the weight down a bit
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« Last post by metalbmxer on August 30, 2023, 04:38:51 PM »
yeah last i talked to Dowker he was debating moving back to Athens vs staying in the northeast (delaware i think he is at now?)
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