Author Topic: Post your S&M L.T.F. bikes... (Read 31791 times)

havok · « **Reply #45 on:** September 14, 2009, 10:58:04 PM »

fit 4 piece bars ...
http://www.danscomp.com/362068.php?cat=PARTS

FReAM · « **Reply #46 on:** September 15, 2009, 02:23:12 AM »

I have the 8" rise. They come 28" wide and I have cut them down to 24". That is sort of where my problem is lately/mostly. They feel fairly good. I was not used to riding bars with as much back sweep as these have, it has been a while. But, that is not so much the problem. They are now really only 8" rise more toward the outer parts of the grip due to the upsweep once they are cut to 24". It is not a REAL big deal, I guess. I always liked the look of 4 piece bars and the Castillo's were a favorite of mine in the past. So I think I ordered these when I saw them feeling nostalgic for a 4 piece bar yet with a 8" rise. They work for now but I am really looking forward to the flatland bars that S&M and Chad has got brewing.

cj · « **Reply #47 on:** September 15, 2009, 04:14:41 PM »

Quote from: tod.borndead on August 04, 2009, 07:38:18 PM

Chad, your bike just looks mean. And that's a good thing. Lovin' it.

Haha, thanks for that. I wasn't sure about the raw finish at first, but once it was together I got real stoked.

cj · « **Reply #48 on:** September 15, 2009, 04:19:49 PM »

Quote from: katobmx on August 04, 2009, 07:58:18 PM

Nice bike chad. Tell S&M to put you and the LTF(19-19.5) on theyre site!

Thanks man.

cj · « **Reply #49 on:** September 15, 2009, 04:21:25 PM »

Quote from: Flatlandism on August 04, 2009, 09:23:47 PM

Quote from: katobmx on August 04, 2009, 07:58:18 PM
Nice bike chad. Tell S&M to put you and the LTF(19-19.5) on theyre site!
Word to that!

word.

cj · « **Reply #50 on:** September 15, 2009, 04:26:03 PM »

Quote from: FReAM on August 29, 2009, 01:08:26 AM

I really dig the Hawaiian Edition. The headtube is sick.

I have been riding my L.T.F. for a little while and I am super stoked on it. So, I figured I would post it. This thing will take any abuse I throw at it. It is pretty much the setup I have wanted to have for around 5 years or so. But, there really wasn't much on the market lately to accommodate that urge completely until now. The geometry is banging. A perfect fit for me. Nice one, no doubt!!!

Frame: S&M LTF 19"
Fork: Primo Strand 
Bars: Fit 4 Piece  
Stem: Fly Potencia 45mm with a Tree Headset cap 
Grips: Fly Bikes Fino Grips 
Barends: Fly nylon  
Headset: FSA Impact - P.O.S.  
Clamp: Federal 
Seatpost: Suelo 
Seat: KHE Watanabe 
Cranks: Profile 160mm / Fit Mid BB 
Sprocket: Tree spline drive, 28t 
Chain: KHE Hollow pin half link 
Front Tire: Odyssey Frequency G 1.75 
Front Wheel: 48h Fly hub / Primo Balance rim raw with clear anodize  
Rear Tire: Odyssey Frequency G 1.75 
Rear Wheel: Suntour coaster brake hub with 13t Kore cog / Primo Balance rim raw with clear anodize  
Pegs: 4 Tree Bicycles Trick Sticks (4x1.5)  
Pedals: Animal Hamilton plastic

A coaster brake bracket would make that frame perfect for you, haha.

chris_bmdx · « **Reply #51 on:** September 19, 2009, 10:43:58 AM »

here's mine ... the 19.5" version after initial assembly once I got it back from repainting. Awesome frame!

moncho · « **Reply #52 on:** September 19, 2009, 04:56:23 PM »

Your red LTF looks amazing.
Love it!

rotary_phone_dialer · « **Reply #53 on:** September 22, 2009, 10:07:45 AM »

It's been riding good on the streets and the flat. Just need some lighter cranks, new stem (in the mail) and some bigger pegs up front (kinks are too small) and a new wheelset and it'll be kickin some more ass. This pic is before i got a nice new red Quamen sprocket which i'm stoked on. Work in progress!

chris_bmdx · « **Reply #54 on:** September 22, 2009, 08:42:48 PM »

Quote from: moncho on September 19, 2009, 04:56:23 PM

Your red LTF looks amazing.
Love it!

Thanks man! Definitely the best bike I ever had, just feels perfect like that. Took me maybe 1 week to get used to, but now I really don't see myself switching back to a smaller frame. Responsive, stiff, strong (I hope!!!), light, roomy, and doing manuals on the way to my spot is finally fun again!

Up to now I pretty much like every LTF posted up here, seems you really can't go wrong with it!