Are there any frames below 5lbs?
lightest DS ht??
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Planet-X RAD frames are light as hell.
I'm pretty sure the Santa Cruz Chameleon is also well under 5 lbs.
new models??
Holy cow that frame is sweet! the geometry is spot on for DS(well for me anyways) i like the 69 HA not too twitchy!
The question is, are there any under 4 lbs.
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There is a new company making frames called Black Market. The company consists of Carter Holland (sp?) and Chris Moller from S&M. The frame they are making is pretty bad ass. They said it should be around 4.5lbs. Not bad for a steel frame. I took the proto out for a couple laps around Sheep Hills and was very impressed.
The Azonic DS1 weighs 4.8, the Evo2 weighs 5.3, Balfa's Minute Man weighs 7 even, the Brooklyn Park Bike weighs 6.7, Cortina Triton DS is 5.5 as is the DMR sidekick. We're expecting the Yeti DJ to be about 6 or 7.
the orange msisle is just over 3lbs
Morgan
Morgan
oh ****, sorry i meant just over 4 its like 4lbs 2oz
Morgan
Morgan
FTW stuff is pretty light
Got any more info?
thanks for all the input!! dindt know there was so many choice under 5lbs!
What about the cortina europa (i think thats how its spelled) Ds, i believe its well under the 5lb mark, right.
I think the Clifcat Tankass is about 3.4
Yeah, the new steel one shaves some weight; it's like 3 even I think. Even lighter with a Monster on the front.
the yeti proto i have is 5.6 even the new one will be either a little lighter or alittle heavier
Azonic is really light and has nice geometry.
If I didn't already own three bikes I would by Bmxman's Nicolai and build it up real light.
If you want something new check out an Arrow dss.http://www.arrowracing.com/framesets/dss.html
If you want something new check out an Arrow dss.http://www.arrowracing.com/framesets/dss.html
Next time I go to Sheep Hills, I will talk to Carter and try to get more info. If I wasn't riding for anyone this year, that would frame would be my choice for a race/jump frame.
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Rabie
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Didn't Chumba Wumba make a crazy light hardtail? I might be imagining it.
Go wash some dishes.
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Rabie
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When I was too gimpy to work, I got replaced.
So how many more weeks till you will be able to ride and I will have to give your BMXtb back to you.
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Rabie
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I see the doctor tomorrow, so I'll find out. Weather permitting, I'm hoping I'll be able to ride this weekend. I mean it's not like I'll be working.
well when it comes to HT's I would be more concerned about the parts if you're trying to go light....you will not be able to feel as much difference in a 4 lb frame vs. a 5lb frame but with light wheels, fork and such you will really feel a weight difference....just some food for thought...D
Arrow DSS= 4lbs, the frame that started it all (early 90s)
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Started it all?
Jimmy Kight and Dave Cullinan were riding GT zaskars in 1989, 90, 91 in slalom.
I would say GT started it all, for small, light, slalom/dirt jump specific hard tails.
i'm talking about DS specific frame(in early 90s) short 16" c/s long t/t 23.6", short seat tube 12" ,and ability for 24x24,24x26 or 26x26 all designed in one frame ,All the specific's that top end frames have evolved into today we were doing in early 90s Actually I welded up my 1st in 1984 .
Gots lots of ducumentation and riders who raced this stuff early on.
No we are not a "hi zoot Co". so not many hanger outers at our tent to pay atention..
Gots lots of pic's and one can notice the 1" HT on these frames...at least we were there in the begining also.. thk/u,for posting ,
Gots lots of ducumentation and riders who raced this stuff early on.
No we are not a "hi zoot Co". so not many hanger outers at our tent to pay atention..
Gots lots of pic's and one can notice the 1" HT on these frames...at least we were there in the begining also.. thk/u,for posting ,
It's the "Gate" where races are won = short TT's over the bars you go , longer TTgives you shorter c/s without makiing the WB longer(you want shorter WB designs for this event) ,and more room for your CG to move around , and more wt. on rear wheels ,hence explosive gate starts are more effective..
Ck. the BMX geometries over the past years,and all the lastest designs encourage shorter C/S ..= longer TTs..
great question ,long winded answer in a nut shell.