S&M Intrikat Signature Frame 20.5", 20", 19.5" and 19"

[jpoliti]

i ordered my 19,5" last week and should get it this week hopefully !!
i run 28/9 wich is a bit unusual but i like going a bit faster.

i hope this will work for me, i have 14mm axle casette hub, no back pegs, and use full link chain.

i will know soon...i'm just writing to ask if anyone has the same gear ratio:setup as me, but i doubt it.


Also, i'm a bit confused with the standover height : since im getting the latest version with the S bent chainstay, is the standover still over 8" or has it been reduced to 7.75" ? minor question but i am just wondering.


i'll post pics when it's built !!!

[metalbmxer]

Latest version (along with the first proto's) has wishbones with the new 7.75" standover. Middle version had the s-bend chainstays and 8.375" standover.

[jpoliti]

well, i've read that the latest frames had switched back to the S chainstay. the one i'll be receiving has the S chainstay and has been built a couple weeks back...so, it's very confusing, i was mostly wondering about the standover...

[K.Wong]

is there such thing as a tensioner that also adapts a 3/8 axle to a 14mm dropout?

yes.
if you are in america, the most famous and probably easiest to source-for are the quamen's pops chainpull/ adapter.

[Thomas D]

Chad gave those details on http://bmxmuseum.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=420329&p=15

"During 2010-2011 we were testing prototypes with S-Bends and Wishbones. We were looking for a difference in performance and strength, plus testing sprocket and tire clearances. Both stay options proved worthy and I couldn't feel a difference. The only difference to me was the appearance (and of course the construction). As far as production goes, it does get a little confusing, but here are the details.

2011    Production #1 (S-Bends) full batch
2011.5  Production #2 (Wishbone) fill batch
2012    Production #3 (Wishbone) fill batch
2012    Production LE (S-Bends, Lower Standover and Limited Edition Graphics) batch of 25
2012.5  Production #4 (S-Bends and Lower Standover) full batch"

[jpoliti]

merci Thomas !

[Thomas D]

Chrome 20" with S-bends chainstays that i built with old parts.

Best frame i ever had. True pleasure to ride !

[Mr.Archon]

Chrome 20" with S-bends chainstays

what bars are those?

[Thomas D]

Hoffman Low Drag Bars made in  1997 or something. 0 upsweep, 6°back i think and about 8" high.

[dug]

is there such thing as a tensioner that also adapts a 3/8 axle to a 14mm dropout?

yes.
if you are in america, the most famous and probably easiest to source-for are the quamen's pops chainpull/ adapter.

thank you--didn't know they existed!

[K.Wong]

is there such thing as a tensioner that also adapts a 3/8 axle to a 14mm dropout?

yes.
if you are in america, the most famous and probably easiest to source-for are the quamen's pops chainpull/ adapter.

thank you--didn't know they existed!

most welcomed.
 

[Thomas D]

More pictures with 8,5" bars

[The apprentice]

Very Nice looks roomie enough for all us fat boys

[Lee.]

My 19" LE with a custom copper coat. Love this thing, hands down the best frame I've ever ridden.

[HighLander]

My 19" LE with a custom copper coat. Love this thing, hands down the best frame I've ever ridden.

Niceeeee!