Evil Sovereign [My bike] [Archive]

Cuprinol

09-21-2005, 07:09 AM

Changed the wheels to Rhyno Lites XL´s for a more all round bike. The stems been changed to a thomson 4X 70mm and the bar (again) to a husselfelt

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f253/Cuprinol/DSC02561.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f253/Cuprinol/DSC02562.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f253/Cuprinol/DSC02564.jpg

# Frame: Evil Sovereign (normal version)
# Fork: Rock Shox - Pike 454 Air U-turn 110-140mm
# Rims: Sun Rhyno - Lite XL 26"
# Hubs: Hope - Bulb, gun metal anodized
# QR: Hope Titanium, Gun Metal anodized
# Tyres: Nokian - NBX kevlar 2.3"
# Brakes: F/R: Hope - Mono M4, floating disc, gun metal, 200/180mm
# Gears: Sram X.7 with Nokon, XT cassette
# Headset: Syncros - FR2 Factory
# Bar: Husselfelt 31.8
# Post: Pazzaz Carbon
# Stem: Thomson - 4X 70mm 31.8
# Handles: ODI lock-on Ruffian
# Cranks: Saint 38t
# Bash/Chainguide: E-13
# Pedals: North Shore Extreme
# Sadle: Funn

FR Dragon

09-21-2005, 10:07 AM

Nice, how do you like those Da Bomb rims?
I wanted to get a 24" set of those but my wheelbuilder couldn't get them so I went with MTX's..

Cuprinol

09-21-2005, 10:15 AM

The rims work fine, a bit on the heavy side. The MTX rim is a better choice according to me, so you did the right thing :) I´m thinking about buying a lighter rim, but haven´t found the one I want yet.

Mr Tiles

09-21-2005, 02:00 PM

arrow frx's are my favorites, you may want to give them a shot. relatively light and indestructable!

Your bike is screaming out for a gold king h/s, very nice!

ridetoofast

09-21-2005, 02:55 PM

what is your intended useage? all round'r, dj/urban, xc???

either way very nice. ive recently gotten the itch for one of those.
how far did that setup get into yer wallet if i may ask?

YoungOneNC15

09-21-2005, 08:53 PM

Nice bike, I wouldn't mind riding that for my own pleasure!

jake133

09-22-2005, 12:39 AM

That is a real nice bike man. I would but a dj seat on it and cute those bars down a bit.

Cuprinol

09-22-2005, 01:55 AM

Thx!

arrow frx's are my favorites, you may want to give them a shot. relatively light and indestructable!

Your bike is screaming out for a gold king h/s, very nice!
I´ll give the frx´s a lookie loo!
The CK sets are porn, but I got a great deal on the Syncros. Besides, I couldnt afford a CK cause of the mark up on Evil frames in Europe. I payed about 1,170 USD frame only.

what is your intended useage? all round'r, dj/urban, xc???

either way very nice. ive recently gotten the itch for one of those.
how far did that setup get into yer wallet if i may ask?
Intended for all round use. Some trail, and urban stuff (I´m a wuss when it comes to the hardcore stuff) So far I´m in love with the frame. I think I´ve put about 4000 USD into the setup if I count gears and chainguide. But you have take into account that bike parts are much more expensive here in Sweden then in, for example the US.
That is a real nice bike man. I would but a dj seat on it and cute those bars down a bit.
Sorry to dissapoint you, don´t really care for jump seats and kinda like wide bars :) My reason for using a "normal" seat is that I often sit on it. It is an all rounder intended for some longer rides with the post all the way up. .

WKC

09-22-2005, 12:59 PM

Yeah, that is nice. I just got a Banshee Scratch.....steel HT's seem to be the new thing. How is the Sovereign different from the DOC? Geometry and matrials, I guess.

BigMike

09-22-2005, 01:21 PM

Looks pimp. I'm diggin the seat collar :thumb:

Cuprinol

09-23-2005, 12:43 AM

Thx guys :)

WKC; As far as I know thats what differs. Found out today that the frame weighs 2.9 Kilos, +- 10 grams.

RaID

09-24-2005, 02:38 PM

nice spec
nice ride

FBTMILF

09-24-2005, 02:46 PM

Sexxxy.

Cuprinol

09-24-2005, 04:08 PM

The new fork is mounted and it feels delicous. Stay tuned for pics.

STINKYLUKE

09-24-2005, 04:27 PM

you guys are nerds

LostBoyScout

09-24-2005, 09:27 PM

purdy cycle

monkeyboy424

09-25-2005, 12:13 AM

purdy cycle

your alive?

GumbaFish

09-25-2005, 01:20 AM

sexxay

Cuprinol

09-25-2005, 06:41 AM

you guys are nerds

In our own special way :)

Anyways, new pics

http://upl.silentwhisper.net/uplfolders/upload6/DSC01638.JPG

http://upl.silentwhisper.net/uplfolders/upload6/DSC01647.JPG

http://upl.silentwhisper.net/uplfolders/upload6/DSC01648.JPG

Cuprinol

09-25-2005, 01:37 PM

Could anyone recomend an e-store in the EU that sells sram X.O at a good price?

Colin

09-25-2005, 03:25 PM

In our own special way :)

Anyways, new pics

http://upl.silentwhisper.net/uplfolders/upload6/DSC01638.JPG

http://upl.silentwhisper.net/uplfolders/upload6/DSC01647.JPG

http://upl.silentwhisper.net/uplfolders/upload6/DSC01648.JPG

Geez, nice!

That is very similar to what I would consider my ultimate SS set-up.

Cuprinol

09-25-2005, 08:24 PM

Thx Colin, that´s what I was going for :)

Dan-Rides-Bikes

09-26-2005, 01:31 PM

why those forks ?

form over function ?

BigMike

09-26-2005, 02:29 PM

why those forks ?

form over function ?

You mean, Fork? :blah:

Whats wrong with it?

Cuprinol

09-27-2005, 02:37 AM

why those forks ?

form over function ?

Actually form and function goes hand in hand this time. Feels stiffer an lighter than my old Pike. So far no complaints, and i know the previous owner, he had no problems with it´s function.

Dan-Rides-Bikes

09-27-2005, 06:51 AM

stiffer than your pikes ? hahhahahahah they are the flexiest forks known to man

your talking twoddle

it looks nice

its so a form over function purchase

Cuprinol

09-27-2005, 10:41 AM

stiffer than your pikes ? hahhahahahah they are the flexiest forks known to man

your talking twoddle

it looks nice

its so a form over function purchase

I wrote that it feels stiffer, not shure that´s actually the case. Also I wanted a lighter fork wich suits my riding better. After switching I felt a huge difference in bike handling. The stroke feels better, much springier and more pop. And it`s much easier to throw around now.

I´m not using the original 24mm axel made from very thin aluminum, but a solid stainless steel machined 24-20mm adapter.

Dan-Rides-Bikes

09-28-2005, 06:43 AM

if you wanted to save weight then the big'uns were surely the first candidate

you have a hardcore street bike frame with carbon seatpost/xc forks

looks like an exhibit

ufdff15

09-28-2005, 07:28 AM

it's not a street bike it's his all purpose bike that he uses for everything, quit being jealous :)

WKC

09-28-2005, 12:51 PM

Could anyone recomend an e-store in the EU that sells sram X.O at a good price?

I think Chain Reaction Cyles would be a good bet. I don't know much about Europe's e-stores since I live in the US, but Chain Reaction is a BIG international store, and is located in Europe. I put a link below to their SRAM products.

Chain Reaction Cycles - SRAM (http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Brands.aspx?BrandID=19)

Cuprinol

09-29-2005, 12:47 AM

if you wanted to save weight then the big'uns were surely the first candidate

you have a hardcore street bike frame with carbon seatpost/xc forks

looks like an exhibit

this frame is what you build it up to be since it´s a street/trail frame.
I´ve tryed to build it somewhere in the middle. The wheels comes from my Gemini after that I used tmen on my Imperial. I havent got round to changing to lighter rims yet. and by the way, BigUns arent heavy, just a few grams more than XT hubs.
The carbon post is only cause I got it real cheap, and yes, carbon is bike porn so that´s a bonus.

Try to be a bit more constructive in your critisism, you may not always know all the facts.

it's not a street bike it's his all purpose bike that he uses for everything, quit being jealous :)

Spot on :)

I think Chain Reaction Cyles would be a good bet. I don't know much about Europe's e-stores since I live in the US, but Chain Reaction is a BIG international store, and is located in Europe. I put a link below to their SRAM products.

Chain Reaction Cycles - SRAM (http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Brands.aspx?BrandID=19)

I´ve ordered from them alot, but they´re not very cheap on the sram parts. In fact, I can get the X.O rear mech cheaper here in Sweden. Thanks anyway, appreciate it :)

WKC

09-29-2005, 12:54 AM

I´ve ordered from them alot, but they´re not very cheap on the sram parts. In fact, I can get the X.O rear mech cheaper here in Sweden. Thanks anyway, appreciate it :)

No problem. Like I said, I live in the States so I don't know much about European e-stores; I usually order from JensonUSA or PricePoint.com, assuming I can't get something from my local bike shop.

Cuprinol

09-29-2005, 01:02 AM

I would love to order from the states, but taxes and tolls eat up any "profit". A bit envious on all the stuff you guys can choose from, and most of it is much cheaper.
Not alot is more expensive over there than here in Europe, only example I know of is 24 bicycles, maybe DMR and Hope.

If anything i wrote seems weird, Ijust came of the night shift ;)

Dan-Rides-Bikes

09-29-2005, 06:04 AM

www.on-one.co.uk for cheap SRAM stuff

jealous ? no not at all i just spent the best part of £1.5k on a custom chase

if id wanted an exhibit bike id have bought what matey boy did

Cuprinol

09-30-2005, 12:42 AM

Dan-Rides-Bikes;

Thx for the link. Sounds like a fat rig... a chase build on a budget like that must be a very nice bike, got a thread for it? Link?

Like I said, the parts on my bike comes from 2 previous builds. Both bulkier than my riding style. First the Gemini, and then the Imperial. The more I ride the more I find out about myself and what I like to do on my bike. I´m leaning more and more towards a light all-mountain/trail setup, but still tough and tight enough to play around with and do some Ryan Leech wannabe riding.
You can´t say that the components I´ve chosen doesn´t fill it´s function since you don´t know my riding style.

Dan-Rides-Bikes

09-30-2005, 01:37 PM

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/danridesbikes/DSCF0333.jpg

just waiting on new rear wheel
and i stuck a set of tioga fs100's on it today

Dan-Rides-Bikes

09-30-2005, 01:38 PM

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/danridesbikes/DSCF0331.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/danridesbikes/DSCF0330.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/danridesbikes/DSCF0329.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/danridesbikes/DSCF0332.jpg

likwid

09-30-2005, 04:33 PM

Damn, this is pretty much what I plan on building except with an Imperial frame and avid brakes!

Awesome setup.

Cuprinol

10-01-2005, 01:00 AM

Very nice build, and that 06 rim looks wicked.

This is my previous FR setup

http://upl.silentwhisper.net/uplfolders/upload6/Evil_3.JPG
http://upl.silentwhisper.net/uplfolders/upload9/Evil_4.JPG
http://upl.silentwhisper.net/uplfolders/upload4/Evil_5.JPG

WKC

10-06-2005, 10:56 PM

My new Scratch that I just built....

Drive side.....
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/CDUBU/365adb4c.jpg

FSA Grinder Chaingring, Azonic 454 BMX cranks, Wippermann 1G8 Heavy Duty Grinding chain
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/CDUBU/c0e59666.jpg

Non Drive Side.....
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/CDUBU/DSC02613-1.jpg

And this is FOR SALE (http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132450)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/CDUBU/2364e54d.jpg

Cuprinol

10-06-2005, 11:01 PM

My new Scratch that I just built....

Yes, thats very nice, but what has it got do with this thread? (Not trying to be an ass)

WKC

10-06-2005, 11:03 PM

Nothing, I just figured that since some guys were "showcasing" their bikes, and figured I'd just put mine up. That's all.

Cuprinol

10-06-2005, 11:06 PM

WKC; Ahaa I see. Well I allways like a good showcasing :) And it is a bike in the same discipline so... how do you like it so far? Does it ride like it looks?

edit: Did you check out the bike the thread is based on? Kind of the reason i created it...

WKC

10-06-2005, 11:08 PM

It's kinda heavy considering it's singlespeed, 38.1 pounds according to the scale. But it rides like a dream! It's jumps really well and is very stable in the air. And you can grind it on anything since it has that gnar grind guards on the chainstays.

Cuprinol

10-06-2005, 11:15 PM

Went scale on mine yesterday, 32.2 pounds. But i´ve got a lighter fork and not a grind worthy chain.
Added a spec. sheet:
http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1753122#post1753122

WKC; Saw that you had posted earlier in the thread, ignore any strange things i wrote ;)

WKC

10-07-2005, 12:50 AM

WKC; Saw that you had posted earlier in the thread, ignore any strange things i wrote ;)

...Don't quite know what you're talking about, but okay....

Cuprinol

10-07-2005, 12:55 AM

Not very many people do ;)

I was a bit confused about you dropping bike pics in this thread, and mentioned it to you. But then I saw that you had posted on page 1, so what I meant was, nevermind what I wrote earlier...

la_cleta

10-09-2005, 04:48 PM

About maverick SC 32, on mountain bike magazine, june 2005:
The maverick sc 32 fork is light, stiff and feels fantastic, but its more high maintenance than J. Lo.
And for street, dj... its quite an unpractical fork, although it looks sexy!

kneecap

10-10-2005, 09:19 PM

Hey man.. It looks really nice with Bobbys old fork..
Still keen on changing stems? Im coming down quite soon because my wintertires to the van is in Planet Rides basement.. Så jävla typiskt att glömma dom.. :D

Cuprinol

10-13-2005, 03:19 PM

Thx Kneecap. Added some new porn on it http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1753122#post1753122

regarding the fork, it´s suitable for my style of riding. I don´t go big. Not so far anyways. If it brakes I´ve had fun on the way, lighter bike is more fun.

(Jag mailar dig...)

Cuprinol

10-16-2005, 12:45 AM

Just had to buy some anodized hope bling to fit the color scheme...
http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131309&highlight=sovereign

WKC

10-24-2005, 08:19 PM

Just had to buy some anodized hope bling to fit the color scheme...
http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131309&highlight=sovereign
Werd. Hope makes some cool stuff. I run a Mono6ti front brake and Mono4 rear brake on my Gemini, and they are the ****.

WKC

10-24-2005, 10:25 PM

If you have that you have no excuse not to go hardcore
Umm, yeah.

Cuprinol

02-07-2006, 12:15 AM

This is the current setup with a temporary fork untill I find the one I´m looking for. Those new dual air Pike forks seems to be really good value/performance.

http://files.upl.silentwhisper.net/upload6/DSC02036_30-.JPG

Changleen

02-07-2006, 12:21 AM

Oh god, put the single crown back on!

Cuprinol

02-07-2006, 12:23 AM

Oh god, put the single crown back on!

mmmm I´m gonna have to qoute myself on that...
"temporary fork untill I find the one I´m looking for"

Changleen

02-07-2006, 12:50 AM

Oh thank Allah. Good stuff!

16vracer

02-07-2006, 02:59 AM

What hubs are those?

Cuprinol

02-11-2006, 06:28 PM

What hubs are those?
Hope Big´Un http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Images/Models/Full/1740.jpg

And it´s that time of year again, so here´s a update on what I´ve done with my little friend:
http://files.upl.silentwhisper.net/upload2/DSC02072.JPG
New tyres, fork and so on. Specs are on the first page.

syadasti

02-11-2006, 06:34 PM

Ritual sacrifice :eek:

Cuprinol

02-11-2006, 06:41 PM

You assume correct it has been sacrificed.
It is now chopped up into tiny bits and slowly ground into a fine powder to fertilize my crops of evildoing senior sitizens and poodles.

But seriously; I´m gonna keep building on this frame untill it feels just right. The frame and fork combo feels superb. Now i want to build a lighter wheelset. Was thinking Sun Rhyno lite XL on Hope bulbs with dt 2-1.8mm spokes. Should be light enough for trail but tough enough for street.