[w00dy]

My beloved Mini Link showed some weakness after a long day at Whiteface about a month ago. I picked a really lucky time to wash and inspect it, and almost cried when I saw this.

I contacted Doc, and he assured me he could fix it. (Cue angelic salvation music)

After disassembling it, I noticed I'd cracked the swingarm too. (I just ride hard, I swear I'm not that fat)

Again, Doc assuaged my fears and I sent the frame off to Mormania.

About a week later I see this in my email and I knew all was well.

Fast forward a couple of weeks for shipping and powdercoat and I will be taking her back out this weekend. I took a bunch of moneyshots, because she'll never again be this clean.

This pic of the crusty old levers is dedicated to Sandrew, because I know it makes his skin crawl.

Big (really big) thanks to Doc and Terry at Superco for helping me resurrect the frame, swingarm, and kickass bars. Thanks for the chain tug too, she feels complete now.

 

[MMcG]

Holy Crap! That thing is amazing!

 

[Jim Mac]

Hawt! I love the belt drive SS setup!

 

[MMcG]

Those are the most ginormous grips I've ever seen. That must be a wild ride on that belt drive - is is wicked quiet bombing down the hill on that thing?

 

[IH8Rice]

Hawt! I love the belt drive SS setup!

yeah killer setup.
the raw steel look actually looks pretty damn nice and those welds are purrtty

did he add another gusset to the heatube junction?

 

[moff_quigley]

Gorgeous.

 

[jonKranked]

Woody, I still hate you for having that bike.

I was thinking about coming up to Highland sometime in September. But it might get pushed to early October because Liz and I will be moving into a new place sometime next month. You still down to ride?

 

[jonKranked]

did he add another gusset to the heatube junction?

Yes. One on the bottom of the downtube, and it looks like another one on top of the TT.

ACtually, now that I look more closely, that might be a new head tube.

 

[time-bomb]

shaaaweeeet ride! one of the many benefits of riding a steel frame, you can actually heal them.

 

[Sandwich]

This pic of the crusty old levers is dedicated to Sandrew, because I know it makes his skin crawl.

From what I saw, doccers welded up a new gusset top and bottom, plus a BMX style uber cup on the bottom of the headtube. I could be wrong, maybe it's new, but I think he just tacked on a bigger ring/reinforcement. He also welded a gusset on the swingarm and a bead down the top and bottom for reinforcement...so cool!

w00drow, the bike looks great. Shame it'll never be clean again. Don't know what you're doing with those grips, but I'm sure I'll find out soon enough. What's with the monocorp pedal? I have some white plastic spraypaint if you want to give your fender a once over, to match the fork.

Also, I can attest that the bike is quiet as hell as you go down the hill. The only thing that makes noise is the levers and cable rattling against the frame...that's probably solved now though. It's freaky to ride with him, you don't know where he is at all. Usually you can listen to the clanging of somebody's chain to gauge their location...not so with this. The stealth hub is just icing on the cake.

Highland saturday?

 

[w00dy]

Those are the most ginormous grips I've ever seen. That must be a wild ride on that belt drive - is is wicked quiet bombing down the hill on that thing?

Suelo Tubo grips. They come as one big tube that you cut down to size. I still had a couple of inches leftover. And yeah, the only things that make noise are the tires and the brakes when I'm on them.

yeah killer setup.
the raw steel look actually looks pretty damn nice and those welds are purrtty

did he add another gusset to the heatube junction?

Good eye, he welded the existing tube and gusset, then capped them with another gusset to spread the load. He added a bit of length/girth to the head tube itself to make more room for the welds.

Woody, I still hate you for having that bike.

I was thinking about coming up to Highland sometime in September. But it might get pushed to early October because Liz and I will be moving into a new place sometime next month. You still down to ride?

Don't hate, and PM me when you do. I'm always down for a ride. September will be pretty full with interbike anyway.

 

[w00dy]

For you, JK.

http://cgi.ebay.com/BROOKLYN-MACHINE-WORKS-downhill-freeride-MINI-LINK_W0QQitemZ150363327770QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMountain_Bikes?hash=item23025a4d1a&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

 

[jonKranked]

For you, JK.

http://cgi.ebay.com/BROOKLYN-MACHINE-WORKS-downhill-freeride-MINI-LINK_W0QQitemZ150363327770QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMountain_Bikes?hash=item23025a4d1a&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

So tempting! But I'm saving my pennies for the Silencer

edit: I'll be sure to drop you a line when I do make it up to Highland

 

[sikocycles]

Doc and Terry are the best. That is one of the great things about a steel frame. It can be fixed with out going to heat treatment.
Glad you bike is fixed

 

[w00dy]

What's with the monocorp pedal? I have some white plastic spraypaint if you want to give your fender a once over, to match the fork.

Highland saturday?

I made a Rev 2 proto last night. just the right side though. That's the one that takes all the abuse anyways.

I didn't even think to spray the fender. I'll do that tonight if I'm feeling saucy.

Highland is a go. My brother is down too. Call me later so I know when and where to meet you.

 

[Sandwich]

I made a Rev 2 proto last night. just the right side though. That's the one that takes all the abuse anyways.

I didn't even think to spray the fender. I'll do that tonight if I'm feeling saucy.

Highland is a go. My brother is down too. Call me later so I know when and where to meet you.

unless I'm riding it in the park, then it's the left side.

FYI, i have krypton fusion paint, which is supposed to bond to plastic better than regular flavor spray paint. You're welcome to it, i have limited use right now. just a thought.

 

[jonKranked]

Sammers, I think you're referring to KRYLON Fusion Paint. And it's name is kinda of a misnomer, my understanding is that it chemically bonds to/alters the surface of the plastic where as paint would just make a new layer on the plastic.

 

[Sandwich]

Sammers, I think you're referring to KRYLON Fusion Paint. And it's name is kinda of a misnomer, my understanding is that it chemically bonds to/alters the surface of the plastic where as paint would just make a new layer on the plastic.

yeah they changed the name. it used to be krypton. Superman threw a fit.

 

[NorseManiac]

That things crazy.

 

[RD3]

My kinda bike! Love the belt drive. Do you like it best with a 26 up front?

 

[dump]

glad it was able to be repaired so nicely. congrats.

 

[tatankainlondon]

w00dy

What is that black thing on your top tube?

 

[mattmatt86]

Woody, you might just be the coolest person on this site.

 

[Sandwich]

Woody, you might just be the coolest person on this site.

No....what fun is having a stout, hyper-reliable bike, riding only for fun, not talking about shims, and trying new things worth?

I'm going back to seeing how low and wide my bars can go, fixing up my 2011 boxxerz that broke before I bought them, restacking the shimz in my Double Barrel, and lining up the logos on my e13 gear...

damn I wish I weren't actually guilty of some of those.

 

[w00dy]

My kinda bike! Love the belt drive. Do you like it best with a 26 up front?

Yeah, it's a little slacked out, but when it gets rocky you don't want to have a 24" up front. They hang up too easily. I hardly notice it on the rear except when I pull into a manual, then it just pops.

w00dy

What is that black thing on your top tube?

It's a nut pad, dude. It's for my boys. Makes things easy on the knees too.

Woody, you might just be the coolest person on this site.

Flattered, truly. There are more than a couple people on here I look up to.

 

[cableguy]

Great story!

What does your bike weigh? (or the frame w/ shock)

 

[w00dy]

Great story!

What does your bike weigh? (or the frame w/ shock)

Last time I measured, it was about 42. I'm sure I could shed a few pounds pretty easily if I bothered to go tubeless, ti crank spindle, and ditch the blocky stem to name a few. It's not a big concern though. It rides great as is and I never have to touch it.

 

[jonKranked]

Last time I measured, it was about 42. I'm sure I could shed a few pounds pretty easily if I bothered to go tubeless, ti crank spindle, and ditch the blocky stem to name a few. It's not a big concern though. It rides great as is and I never have to touch it.

This is something that's priceless. Having a bike that you can just hop on a go, and not have to worry about what's going to brake this run...

 

[tatankainlondon]

It's a nut pad, dude. It's for my boys. Makes things easy on the knees too.

Where can I get one of those?

 

[spocomptonrider]

I will probably get neg repped for this because "they are a piece of mountain biking history" but I loathe those bars.

 

[ianjenn]

Where can I get one of those?

Sick bike.

Any BMX based store will have them. Brooklyn made their own in the past!
http://www.danscomp.com/products.php?cat=PARTS&show=Pads

 

[seismic]

I simply love that bike. The Mini Link is probably one of the sickest bikes ever made by BMW.

 

[jonKranked]

I will probably get neg repped for this because "they are a piece of mountain biking history" but I loathe those bars.

I'm kinda with you on this, but I don't really hate them. I just hate to see them on a bike. mount them on a wall somewhere.

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

I saw you at Highland yesterday, how effin' wide are those grips? They looked like dildos stuck on each end of your bar.

 

[greenhood]

That bike is amazing.

 

[no skid marks]

Rad bike, rad grips, why the hell wouldn't you have grips to the leaver? Might ad a fraction of weight, but to be able to grab easier anywhere or even move hands would be worth it in my eyes.

 

[Bulldog]

Cool ride. Maybe Superco will update that like they did the RaceLink. Start with a 26" rear wheel and build a modern mini-DH from there.

 

[tmx]

Your bike looks awesome w00dy. I dig the color combo.

I love the mini, so much fun to ride. And it's another one of those sentimental gems to me, complete with it's own intriguing and bitter-sweet history.

Will Superco come out with a bad-ass short-travel to blow the once-cutting-edge mini off the trail? It's an understatement to say it was a very difficult decision to go for the long-travel Silencer before diving into work on the short-travel bike Doc has in store. I'm hoping we'll see the proto next summer.

 

[Sandwich]

I'm hoping I can boingboing on the silencer sometime this summer. When are you coming out to refresh your east coast shale sliding skillz?

 

[tmx]

Not soon enough because I'm not there now.