whoa, that last frame is beautiful... like a modernize tao or jps... luving it, except for the weight.
Quote from: K.Wong on November 16, 2012, 08:41:25 AMwhoa, that last frame is beautiful... like a modernize tao or jps... luving it, except for the weight.well.This frame has more attention to strength and space.1)the frame has not machined seatpost tube so it will not flex2)the front tubes are 34.9 mm so bigger diameter than the normal/most frames today and are stronger3)the down tube and gusset tube are 0.049'' thickness so they are much stronger..4)this way i could easily lift the dt at the bb area a little bit without weakening the frame and make the top tube lower at the seatpost area without sacrificing much strength.5)also the back end had a 0.049'' 32 mm wishbone and 7/8 0.049'' bridge tube.the frame could be much lower of course without the brake mounts around 80 gr lower or lessso the first frame was 1850 and it can get even lower without being weak,but i wanted to be super strong so i made it heavier..i also made a handlebar from malo 2-3 months ago and i am very happy with it. so since my intrikat frame was long for me 19.5" i thought to make a new smaller and spacier frame with a front end like the tao..thanks malo great work,i cant wait to ride it..