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Offline Mr News Bot

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Frame: Ketch - Karma V2
« on: March 25, 2011, 09:36:29 AM »
The guys at Ketch emailed us details on the Karma V2 frame. Itīs not exactly a dedicated flatland frame but they are going to sell it with top tube lengths between 19" and 21". 

More specs: 75° headtube, 71° seattube, 13.65" chainstay and chromoly tubing made in USA.
Further information and photos: Ketch - Karma V2 
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Re: Frame: Ketch - Karma V2
« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2011, 11:42:48 AM »
nice frame,is there any possibility make a shortest chainstay in the future?like 13 slammed for example?
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Re: Frame: Ketch - Karma V2
« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2011, 06:24:23 PM »
Quote from: 13.5'' on March 25, 2011, 11:42:48 AM
nice frame,is there any possibility make a shortest chainstay in the future?like 13 slammed for example?

I've passed this request along to the big guy.  I think (don't quote me) that there are plans in place for a new frame jig which will allow more adjustability in the front (18"-22") and in the rear (13"-14.5")
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Re: Frame: Ketch - Karma V2
« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2011, 06:58:42 PM »
Quote from: 13.5'' on March 25, 2011, 11:42:48 AM
nice frame,is there any possibility make a shortest chainstay in the future?like 13 slammed for example?
I was thinking the same thing...
Nice frames
warranty?
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Re: Frame: Ketch - Karma V2
« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2011, 07:52:25 PM »
Quote from: dug on March 25, 2011, 06:58:42 PM
Quote from: 13.5'' on March 25, 2011, 11:42:48 AM
nice frame,is there any possibility make a shortest chainstay in the future?like 13 slammed for example?
I was thinking the same thing...
Nice frames
warranty?

1year against breaking/cracking (same as s&m i believe)

the rear stays are the same length as an ltf.  i think the thought process behind it was because most of the frames are larger tt.  to a 20.5" tt 13.65 "IS" slammed, but to a 19"  it's kinda long.  remember though, the big daddy had a18.75"tt and a 14.25" rear and that was slammed to the wishbone...
« Last Edit: March 25, 2011, 07:55:12 PM by JOHNU773 »
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Re: Frame: Ketch - Karma V2
« Reply #5 on: March 25, 2011, 07:59:22 PM »
Quote from: JOHNU773 on March 25, 2011, 07:52:25 PM
Quote from: dug on March 25, 2011, 06:58:42 PM
Quote from: 13.5'' on March 25, 2011, 11:42:48 AM
nice frame,is there any possibility make a shortest chainstay in the future?like 13 slammed for example?
I was thinking the same thing...
Nice frames
warranty?

1year against breaking/cracking (same as s&m i believe)

the rear stays are the same length as an ltf.  i think the thought process behind it was because most of the frames are larger tt.  to a 20.5" tt 13.65 "IS" slammed, but to a 19"  it's kinda long.  remember though, the big daddy had a18.75"tt and a 14.25" rear and that was slammed to the wishbone...
cool thanks for the info
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Re: Frame: Ketch - Karma V2
« Reply #6 on: March 25, 2011, 08:31:02 PM »
Quote from: JOHNU773 on March 25, 2011, 06:24:23 PM
Quote from: 13.5'' on March 25, 2011, 11:42:48 AM
nice frame,is there any possibility make a shortest chainstay in the future?like 13 slammed for example?

I've passed this request along to the big guy.  I think (don't quote me) that there are plans in place for a new frame jig which will allow more adjustability in the front (18"-22") and in the rear (13"-14.5")
If that rear gets in the 13"-13.25 range your in the money. Hell id be very tempted to buy one, lookin really nice.
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Re: Frame: Ketch - Karma V2
« Reply #7 on: March 25, 2011, 08:50:38 PM »
I think a rear end that includes 13-13.5" range would make this frame a serious contender in the flatland market. It looks really good!
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Re: Frame: Ketch - Karma V2
« Reply #8 on: March 25, 2011, 10:23:49 PM »
the geometry sounds fair but the design is like race,street,vert frames,NOTHING TO DO WITH FLATLAND
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Re: Frame: Ketch - Karma V2
« Reply #9 on: March 26, 2011, 05:22:42 AM »
Quote from: ne- stone on March 25, 2011, 10:23:49 PM
the geometry sounds fair but the design is like race,street,vert frames,NOTHING TO DO WITH FLATLAND


That particular frame was a longer one that was photographed for the company web page.  Here is a 19" below so you can see the shorter lines.  This model that is right on for flat.

Thank you all very much and I love the feed back guys.  Having a wide range of rider input very valuable.  I can assure you Mike really appreciates this. 




I am 5' 9" so you can see it is not too long.

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Re: Frame: Ketch - Karma V2
« Reply #10 on: March 29, 2011, 04:24:35 PM »
THE NEXT BATCH IS GETTING PICKED UP THIS WEEKEND!

sizes still availible are:
19"
19.25"
19.5"
19.75"
20"
20.25"
21"

reserve one now @ info@ketchbikes or just hit me up.
350 shipped for klearkoat raw or powdered black (gloss or matte finish)
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Re: Frame: Ketch - Karma V2
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