Anybody know anything about this frame? [Archive]

robdamanii

01-11-2006, 12:28 PM

http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/FR606A00-Zion+853+Frame.aspx

Looking for a new frame for your hardtail?

stosh

01-11-2006, 12:32 PM

Looking for a new frame for your hardtail?
Yeah that frame looks sweet and it's on sale.

James

01-11-2006, 01:36 PM

Gotta love those Taiwan steel frames! I bought a Soma a while back, it's 631, not quite a chi-chi as the 853 stuff, but I was impressed. Only things to look for are stuff like the disc mount aligned properly, etc, stuff like that. But for $240, hard to go wrong!

JJames

ghostrider

01-11-2006, 01:57 PM

I have one. What do you want to know?

stosh

01-11-2006, 02:01 PM

I have one. What do you want to know?
Is it a single speed?

I dont' want to make it into a single speed but most of the comments talked about how they love it as a single speed.

Have you been happy with it?

BussaFrame

01-11-2006, 02:04 PM

No, the one you linked to isn't the frame wtih the eccentric bottom bracket. You would have to use a tensioner.

Tenchiro

01-11-2006, 02:13 PM

A guy on MTBR had this to say;

1) The paint is not great. It flakes and chips more easily than I would have hoped. Looks good, and is reasonably durable, but this could have been better. 2) The Cable housing guides for the rear brake line are not at all crimped -- basically, the cable housing will just slide right though them as opposed to seating firmly.

ghostrider

01-11-2006, 02:21 PM

Is it a single speed?

I dont' want to make it into a single speed but most of the comments talked about how they love it as a single speed.

Have you been happy with it?

I bought the EBB version and built it as a single speed. I don't have any issues, although it is really hard to pedal.

stosh

01-11-2006, 02:25 PM

No, the one you linked to isn't the frame wtih the eccentric bottom bracket. You would have to use a tensioner.
Ok cool thanks man!!!

Thanks Technrico I read thru thoes comments.

Ghost, you been happy with the pain job?

BussaFrame

01-11-2006, 02:33 PM

No problem Stosh.

ghostrider

01-11-2006, 03:36 PM

Ghost, you been happy with the pain job?

I know what a blow job is, but I don't want to know what a pain job is. Actually I think I'm working at one right now. Anyway, the paint seems fine to me. Haven't ridden it much yet, though.

stosh

01-11-2006, 03:39 PM

I know what a blow job is, but I don't want to know what a pain job is. Actually I think I'm working at one right now. Anyway, the paint seems fine to me. Haven't ridden it much yet, though.
Ok cool, what made you decide to buy this frame?

ghostrider

01-11-2006, 04:17 PM

Ok cool, what made you decide to buy this frame?

Steel, EBB, disc brakes, der hanger, flat black, and price. I needed all of those features.

splat

01-11-2006, 08:15 PM

stosh , take a look at this then

http://www.nemba.org/NEMBAforum/index.php?board=26;action=display;threadid=8459

stosh

01-11-2006, 08:47 PM

Thats a great deal man but I need a 19"!!!

Thanks for the heads up though!

stosh

01-11-2006, 08:48 PM

Steel, EBB, disc brakes, der hanger, flat black, and price. I needed all of those features.
How tall are you and what size did you get?

stosh

01-11-2006, 08:52 PM

Whoops.... I bought the frame... :) and some disc brakes.

MMcG

01-12-2006, 07:26 AM

stosh

01-12-2006, 07:50 AM

I've heard that there isn't a ton of rear tire clearance on those frames, but if you are planning on running something like a 2.0 or 2.1 tire you should be fine. I think wider "all mountain" type tires might have a hard time squeezing into the chainstays.

Let us know how it looks all built up Stosh!
I went with steel on your suggestion. I'm looking to run some smaller tires like 2.1's so I should be ok.

As I was driving in today I was thinking about all the stuff I'm going to need to buy new. Seatpost, seatpost collars and so on.... should be a fun build for the rest of the winter.

jacksonpt

01-12-2006, 07:56 AM

Whoops.... I bought the frame... :) and some disc brakes.
what made you go with that one over the Nasbar frame (http://www.nashbar.com/profile_moreimages.cfm?category=130&subcategory=1176&sku=14736&brand=)? Steel, waaay better price, though I don't know anything about either.

stosh

01-12-2006, 08:02 AM

what made you go with that one over the Nasbar frame (http://www.nashbar.com/profile_moreimages.cfm?category=130&subcategory=1176&sku=14736&brand=)? Steel, waaay better price, though I don't know anything about either.
That frame is almost a full 2lbs heavier for one. Different steel too.

Also, it's BLACK not that ugly blue. :)

robdamanii

01-12-2006, 08:35 AM

Whoops.... I bought the frame... :) and some disc brakes.

Did you pick up the jenson special on HFX9 OE discs?

stosh

01-12-2006, 08:38 AM

Did you pick up the jenson special on HFX9 OE discs?
yeah 12342342342

MMcG

01-12-2006, 12:10 PM

I went with steel on your suggestion. I'm looking to run some smaller tires like 2.1's so I should be ok.

As I was driving in today I was thinking about all the stuff I'm going to need to buy new. Seatpost, seatpost collars and so on.... should be a fun build for the rest of the winter.

Stosh - hope you love it. Lemme know what sorta stuff you need to finish the build as I may have a thing or two in the parts bin that I could send your way.

stosh

01-12-2006, 12:27 PM

Stosh - hope you love it. Lemme know what sorta stuff you need to finish the build as I may have a thing or two in the parts bin that I could send your way.
I know off the top of my head is I need a BB, Seatpost, seatpost collar, disc wheelset.