[mandown]

I was checking out these frames. The prices and builds look nice. Anyone here have much experience on them? I searched and found nothing. They seem to love them over on MTBR in the 29 forum.
http://vassagocycles.com/products.html

 

[MMcG]

send a note to George at Bike29.com - he carries them and has good things to say about them.

 

[peter6061]

A buddy of mine rides for them and loves his Jabberwockey. Just raced it this weekend at the Shenandoah 100. He was coming from an IF 26er. Both SS.

 

[douglas]

http://namrita.blogspot.com/

 

[Westy]

I gots me a Bandersnatch frame. Looks good up on the wall, aint got no parts to build it, prolly never will.

 

[mandown]

douglas - that pink one is dope. i may have to pull the trigger on that one.

 

[MMcG]

One must remember that Namrita is sponsored by Vassago so she might be a tad biased in her reviews.

 

[MMcG]

Is it just me or do others think that the photos of Namrita on that bike look like she could have gone with one size larger? Or perhaps that's the set up that works for someone who races?

http://bp1.blogger.com/_QBwO9BNM1DQ/Rt9m7DJUewI/AAAAAAAAAZY/I0U4_7yeizc/s400/Pink+Jabber+043.jpg

This one looks a little more comfortable though I guess:

http://bp2.blogger.com/_QBwO9BNM1DQ/Rt9m0TJUevI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/QQxg6PGbN6I/s400/Pink+Jabber+044.jpg

 

[mandown]

maybe it had to do with the TT measurement. the bigger size may have been a better ST fit for the legs, but may have been too much for the torso.

 

[mandown]

dang. i found a balfa minuteman that i might be considering. now i'm torn between the 29 singlespeed or a vintage freeride hardtail.

 

[douglas]

Is it just me or do others think that the photos of Namrita on that bike look like she could have gone with one size larger? Or perhaps that's the set up that works for someone who races?

http://bp1.blogger.com/_QBwO9BNM1DQ/Rt9m7DJUewI/AAAAAAAAAZY/I0U4_7yeizc/s400/Pink+Jabber+043.jpg

This one looks a little more comfortable though I guess:

http://bp2.blogger.com/_QBwO9BNM1DQ/Rt9m0TJUevI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/QQxg6PGbN6I/s400/Pink+Jabber+044.jpg

well Eddie O is a custom fitter so it should be good, but me - I'll take the bigger frame every time.

 

[MMcG]

She's got really long legs - perhaps that guy was right that her legs are longer than her torso - hence the need for the shorter TT frame.

 

[MMcG]

Thanks for posting in Namrita! You sure are kicking some major butt on your Vassagos this season. But then again I have a suspicion that is more a case of the rider vs. the ride (although I'm sure the big hoops help).

Cheers,

Mark

 

[mandown]

^^^ = the most friendly bike guy on the internet. if i didn't know better, i'd swear he was setting me up to sell me something

 

[MMcG]

^^^ = the most friendly bike guy on the internet. if i didn't know better, i'd swear he was setting me up to sell me something

hahaha! just you wait! I am the moderator of this forum and I just try to keep it friendly, fun and informative.

Cheers,
Mark

 

[mandown]

I just try to keep it friendly, fun and informative.

how dare you
afterall, this is the internets!

 

[MMcG]

how dare you
afterall, this is the internets!

Just be sure to let us know what 29er you end up buying along with the required pics (and be sure to accessorize with a wok and or fire extingquisher, microwave etc.) a la Rip/Opeth!