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Latest Parts: A Bad Fork, IND 3 Stem ..
« on: February 04, 2008, 06:19:48 PM »
Our parts section is being updated very regularly now. Thanks to Roy who is doing a great job!

Here is a roundup of the latest parts including the new Suelo Simple Prototype:

Suelo - Simple V3 Prototype ( Weight unknown )
A Bad Thing - A Bad Fork ( 800 g = 1.76 lbs )
S&M Bikes - L.A.F. Frame ( 2177 g = 4.80 lbs )
Ares Bykes - IND 3 Stem ( 165 g = 0.36 lbs )
Magicfruits - Ex Pilot Frame ( 1700 g = 3.75 lbs )


TJ Perry

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Re: Latest Parts: A Bad Fork, IND 3 Stem ..
« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2008, 06:32:11 PM »
After cracking two oddysey forks, i have no idea how you can make a fork lighter without shattering. 800 grams is crazy light!

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Re: Latest Parts: A Bad Fork, IND 3 Stem ..
« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2008, 08:11:57 PM »
Suelo looks tight

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Re: Latest Parts: A Bad Fork, IND 3 Stem ..
« Reply #3 on: February 04, 2008, 09:30:04 PM »
im mad that they make the top tube even with the drop outs like that, i just dont really like that whole style except for a couple frames, i dont think they should have changed it like that

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Re: Latest Parts: A Bad Fork, IND 3 Stem ..
« Reply #4 on: February 04, 2008, 09:30:45 PM »
im mad that they make the top tube even with the drop outs like that, i just dont really like that whole style except for a couple frames, i dont think they should have changed it like that

I always just worry about the seatpost bending (which it usually does with time anyway).

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Re: Latest Parts: A Bad Fork, IND 3 Stem ..
« Reply #5 on: February 04, 2008, 10:59:22 PM »
Suelo - Simple V3 Prototype ? What???

Exacly the same like Chimera The Used (made 2 years ago) :angry:










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Re: Latest Parts: A Bad Fork, IND 3 Stem ..
« Reply #6 on: February 04, 2008, 11:14:36 PM »
Thats what patents are for!

I would love to ride those forks. Tanakas themselves are lighter than air, anything lighter is just insane.

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Re: Latest Parts: A Bad Fork, IND 3 Stem ..
« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2008, 12:54:58 AM »
The fork looks good, but after bending certain other companies forks that weighed around 800g and had a similar look(except for the taper inside of the leg) I'm rather hesitant.
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Re: Latest Parts: A Bad Fork, IND 3 Stem ..
« Reply #8 on: February 05, 2008, 02:28:21 AM »
Suelo - Simple V3 Prototype ? What???

Exacly the same like Chimera The Used (made 2 years ago)


now that comes from a frame maker who likes to copy other company's design with a little customizations... well o well...

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Re: Latest Parts: A Bad Fork, IND 3 Stem ..
« Reply #9 on: February 05, 2008, 02:34:24 AM »
The only real diferences are the shapes of the tubes and the chimera frame has a bigger gusset.

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Re: Latest Parts: A Bad Fork, IND 3 Stem ..
« Reply #10 on: February 05, 2008, 03:15:40 AM »
does this mean a drop in price for the V2? that looks like one of my edits
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Re: Latest Parts: A Bad Fork, IND 3 Stem ..
« Reply #11 on: February 05, 2008, 03:37:23 AM »


now that comes from a frame maker who likes to copy other company's design with a little customizations... well o well...

make sure you don't run that under cold water because with a burn like that it might (in the long run) damage the nerves.

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Re: Latest Parts: A Bad Fork, IND 3 Stem ..
« Reply #12 on: February 05, 2008, 08:46:04 AM »
It's not exactly the same .. e.g. the gusset is different

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Re: Latest Parts: A Bad Fork, IND 3 Stem ..
« Reply #13 on: February 05, 2008, 09:10:47 AM »
The gusset is made from tube but this conexion was 'cleaned' for customers and about you Rully - no comment  :mellow:

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Re: Latest Parts: A Bad Fork, IND 3 Stem ..
« Reply #14 on: February 05, 2008, 09:23:34 AM »
sorry if you feel offended but honestly, that's the very first impression i got from your statement (including the multiple question marks).