.:Chrome Chocolate:.

[Trialsguy]

Well I felt it was time to get a feel for the whole 24" thing... So I put together a few pretty little bits that i know have worked well in the past, plus some sexy new parts Ive been busting to test, and here is what came out...

Frame: NS Suburban Choc Brown
Forks:RS Pike 454
Cranks: Some proto-types we have been designing and now testing. 4130 cromo 4 sealed bearing BB w/48t spline. very light and rediculously strong. will come in white, black or chrome. price will be around $199 in stores soon.
Rims MTX 24" chrome
Hubs NS Components Coaster SS rear, NS Components Roller Pro 20mm front
Bar NS Components lil sista
Stem NS Components Quark (Chrome)
Pedals NS Components Legeater (Chrome)
Brakes Shimano Saint/XTR
Chain Cool Chain Super lite
Fasteners Full Kult Titanium and Alloy Bling all round
Seat/Post SDG I beam

Weight 12.94kg should shave some more off soon ;)

Thoughts:
The geo is awesome, thats why i stuck with suburban... its been tried and tested. The 24" wheels really work well for this frame. Being a little skeptical, and always a 26" guy whether it be street/DJ or trials, I am blown away with how great 24" really rides. I have read on here alot about ppl that think you cant even tell the difference... well thats crap! 24" is sooo much easier for everything skate park! (i havent taken it on DJ's yet!) Spin moves are so easy and I find that the smaller wheels react better to transitions i.e way more pop! Having only had a couple of rides on it, I dont think ill be rushing back to 26"

Ben.

Pictures:

http://www.ribbed.com.au/bensphotos/sub006.jpg

http://www.ribbed.com.au/bensphotos/sub008.jpg

http://www.ribbed.com.au/bensphotos/sub002.jpg

http://www.ribbed.com.au/bensphotos/sub005.jpg

http://www.ribbed.com.au/bensphotos/sub007.jpg

[johnny]

I get unholy stirrings when I see a bike like that standing naked on a pink bed......

[roxy12]

wow......very nice, good to here un unbiased opinion on 2-4's to.

[olly1oo6]

Sick Ben! great colour choices, I would have never seen the 24" coming! Can't wait to see how it rides:)

[hubbie]

wow! awesome work ben! who's been working on the cranks? just a private project?

[alpinestar12]

how are the pedals? have you got a weight on them?

[wiggy69]

that bike is a beast. That is one of the sickest bikes i have seen posted up on "post my ride" all year. very very nice work

[Trialsguy]

wow! awesome work ben! who's been working on the cranks? just a private project?
Yeah, Just myself, and Chris doing graphics, should have two crank models available by November plus a few little other goodies.
The cranks are designed for DJ/Street mountain bikes, as well as BMX. So there wont be any BB, or clearance issues when using MTB frames. All BB types available too: EURO, MID, BMX


how are the pedals? have you got a weight on them?
The pedals are awesome, the new Legeater shape is great, good platform size and insane grip. Weight is 600g for the pair. They use a crazy strong axle too! Not to mention the hectic bearing set up!
http://www.ns-bikes.com/prods/large/legeater-2005-axles1.jpg

[brad of sydney]

that looks soo hot ben, when did you get it? looks mad!!!

[little man]

:eek: awsum bike and photos :eek:

looks sikk as! have fun it.

[CAB]

That looks too nice to ride i want one :p ride it hard have fun

[FatYZ0]

Dude whenever you post a new bike up i cant wait to open it and see what you have given birth to this time.
This just makes me wanna get this frame even more.
Still dont quite know but;)

[Montesalvo]

Well I felt it was time to get a feel for the whole 24" thing... So I put together a few pretty little bits that i know have worked well in the past,

lol, i wish that i could build a bike like that just so that i could get the fell of 24" rims. actually i just wish i could have a bike like that.

[Dirt Devil]

Great photos as usual. Good choice switching to 24" as well, I don't reckon I'll be going back to 26" either.

[tinkerbell]

:eek: if any one asked what would be your dream bike i would say yours mate lol dam thats nice.

[.:Easily:.]

looks like you took those photos in a porno set:D

sweet bike anyways

[mike&nat]

GOT ENOUGH PISTURES! dont blame you though. thanks for the thoughts about the 24"s made my mind

[ovadahill]

I'm stunned... awesome pics chris!!! ...can you post a nice big one that we can look at close up? Definitely worth posting on the NSBikes website, UnrealCycles.com etc. etc.

[Bart man]

brilliant...thats all i can say. how do u get ur photos with that grey backdrop...do u have a screen or something?


beautiful ride mate:D

[fair_enough69]

:eek: sooo nice

cranks got a name?? they look nice.

also was length cranks ? do they scrap with 24s??

there reason for the questions is im thinking about getting 24s for my NS

[cdfeto]

Originally Posted by Trialsguy :
Weight 12.94kg should shave some more off soon

How are you going to accomplish that ?

[Tristan23]

argg Ben im loving it!
24"..definitly sick, and i always thought the choco frame would look a bit off, but actually it is so aesthetically pleasing i got wet. to put it lightly.
absolutely loving it man.

and nice pics chris. as always.

[Trialsguy]

:eek: sooo nice

cranks got a name?? they look nice.

also was length cranks ? do they scrap with 24s??

there reason for the questions is im thinking about getting 24s for my NS

I will let you know more about the cranks when they are finalised. at this stage they arent finished.
The length im running is 175 and I have loads of clearance with 24" wheels, but thats due to the frame being designed for either 24 or 26" so you wont have a prob unless you run something more than 195mm!

How are you going to accomplish that ?

Tyres! im sure I can get something a bit lighter. But im not too fussed, all the parts I went for are damn strong, i dont want to be too much of a weight weenie and have stuff brake on me!

[shred]

speechless!!!! nicest bike ever!!!

[Sam Gardner]

argh that could be so much nicer with 26"s and a slim seat!

[ovadahill]

I want,
therefore I will get

[Tristan23]

I want,
therefore I will get

hahaha, sick.
ben, i cant stop looking at your bike! its an addiction!

maybe i should follow Ovadahill's idea above.:rolleyes:

[ovadahill]

ben, i cant stop looking at your bike! its an addiction!

maybe i should follow Ovadahill's idea above.:rolleyes:

ideas, ideas...imitation is the best compliment - can i copy??

[Trialsguy]

ideas, ideas...imitation is the best compliment - can i copy??

HAHA they do say that imitation is the best form of flattery! So go right ahead :)

I have spent some more time riding it, and my god it is pure sex!!! It is without a doubt the best setup I have ridden. I find it alot easier for everything! the confidence level has gone right up and I find im trying and sticking alot of moves I havent been able to in the past!
Anyone that wants to have a go, Ill try and organise a Sydney City ride sometime in the next few weeks, bring along a couple of different models and let people try them out.

Cheers,

Ben.

[Dan.]

HAHA they do say that imitation is the best form of flattery! So go right ahead :)

I have spent some more time riding it, and my god it is pure sex!!! It is without a doubt the best setup I have ridden. I find it alot easier for everything! the confidence level has gone right up and I find im trying and sticking alot of moves I havent been able to in the past!
Anyone that wants to have a go, Ill try and organise a Sydney City ride sometime in the next few weeks, bring along a couple of different models and let people try them out.

Cheers,

Ben.

if you do organise a ride do it on a weekend and in the day because my parents wont let me go in the city at night on week days.
dan

[Cameo]

Looking good Ben, reminds me of my choco brown 'Burb, too bad we had a few issues with that one hey? I can relate to the 24"s, I'm running a pretty much identical set-up to you (minus the scales), and it's nothing short of amazing.

Nice sprocket.

[Roly]

wow thats a beauty bro


congratulations :cool:

[hardtail_rider]

lol... oi who bed is that in the 3rd and 4th pics?

[k-nine]

thats sick mate

[J-ack]

*cough* BIKE PORN *cough*