Austens foundry mfg FINISHED/spec list up (18/8)

[Austen]

this is my bike, its a foundry, i cant tell you to much more as of yet but its basic, rides fkn sweet, and its um white, one brake and one gear

build kit off a standard kona hardtail, built at edge cycles in cairns qld by 'the chenz' worlds best mechanic

[Rickystp0]

sure, awesome bike and all but TIM dickens is the worlds best bike mechanic im sorry, he is 17 and he has every tool known to man and he fixs my bike for me for free

[bunyajumper]

i am liking your bike very much indeed:cool:

it looks really good
ride it hard

cheers jared

[RevellBikes]

:eek: i have seen that bike in at edge, it is pritty nice, my mate was gonna buy it too:p nice bike

[Austen]

is it gunna arrive today, please please please

[daymz]

buy this stuff as it's damn good (damn damn good) and it's aussie made.

[Austen]

dont think theyre aussie made as of yet, but i think theres plans for them to be made here
correct me if im wrong

[Austen]

its here! photos tomorrow

[norco_rival_06]

nice bike and all. but what is with the wheels man. there is a 26" on the back and a 24" on the front WHAT THE

[Austen]

they are both 26s, it must be the camera angle

[Austen]

some pictures as promised, slightly late

[Blas4me]

Nice, gotta love how smooth a single speed looks.
I also like that bottle of Inner Circle red you've got in the background ;) Have you tried either the green or black ones yet? Damned expensive but a far cry over your Bundies, cap'n morgans, beenleigh and bacardi...sorry that was a bit off topic... pretty bike!

[Austen]

well i always enjoyed a good grave dig so here is one
after a solid few months riding the bike its still a awesome piece of gear, but now that i dont live in cairns anymore races are easier to access so ive decided to get rid of the ss setup (see forsale/drivetrain if keen) and get some 4x inspired gear on it.
the new setup includes juicy 3's with 160mm rotors (ebay specials!), x5 shifter is an interesting choice but as i dont normally wear gloves i find the plastic feels better over the metal triggers, and x9 deraileur now lives down the back, the casette is 11/23 i think, an e13 is going to be setup with a 36t ring on the front after dramas with a modified mrp that i had (see also forsale/drivetrain), a revell dj seat has taken place of the stock kona one i had
next on the upgrade list is some eastern bmx pedals if i can find some preferably in white

pix once the guide arrives and its all built up of course!

big shout out to vince from edge cycleworks in cairns, the guy is a fkn champ, so many calls have been made to him for advice and random weird question, cant thank him enough, and the boys at rawsons bike in bairnsdale have lent a hand on a few occasions, and of course ebay ahaha

[lebronmtb]

nice bike and all. but what is with the wheels man. there is a 26" on the back and a 24" on the front WHAT THE

they look heaps like what you said but apparently their both 26

[Austen]

they are definately 26inch wheels
its a short frame thus making it look very compact
the foundry boys have a photo of the bike on the website also, nothing special, just i thought it was worth a mention

[Lacky]

nice bike and all. but what is with the wheels man. there is a 26" on the back and a 24" on the front WHAT THE

hehehehe I wont laugh to hard I was thinkin the same nice bike man should be good for starters gl with it :cool:

[Austen]

well the bike is back together albeit after some brain taxing decisions, but it rides fucking great and i cant wait to get some new wheels and forks on it so it can really shine
enjoy

[Austen]

probably about time i updated this shizzle wizzle
currently undergoing its 3rd rebuild
frame went off for a new paintjob today, its a ford metallic color named 'mercury silver'
i have also aquired a new aireal ev-dh headset anodised violet in color, violet aireal hubs and mtx snow camo rims are on the way also
sram drivetrain, most likely saint cranks, most likely rs reba sl's, and some other goodie, the frame should be back on monday so ill take some happy snaps of the shiny new paint in all its glory

[Night_Train]

very nice my mate scott has one in grey and mick shaw is the worlds best mechanic

[Austen]

things are happening, nearly there!

[Austen]

couple of new pix, should be built by the end of the week fingers crossed

[jackie boy]

Good to see that my money went some were usefull:p Looks good mate!

[Austen]

ooooohhhhhhh baby!

[RevellBikes]

nice foundry!

but get some better pics, those ones are sh*t and dont do it justice

[Callan.]

ooooohhhhhhh baby!

ooooohhhhhhh baby indeed! that thing is hot!

[Austen]

ill take some better photos tomorrow when i have finished wanking it to bits :D

here is the spec list
Foundy MFG 'ss' frame
ford 'mercury silver' paint
aireal ev-dh headset
rock shox reba sl forks 100mm travel
sun ringle snow camo mtx rims/aireal dh hubs/gold nipples/dt spokes/kenda small block eight tires
truvativ hussefelt 175mm cranks (for now)/aireal ds guide/dmr v12 pedals/36tooth ring
sram x9 shifting/12-23 cassette
avid juicy brakes with a2z teppenyaki rotors
primo rod seat post/revell dj seat/tufneck seat clamp
truvativ holzfeller 40mm rise bar/truvativ holzfeller stem/odi lockon grips

ohhh and gold plated dollar sign valve caps

[Austen]

ok here is a couple of better pix, i will be taking the stickers off the camo rims today, and maybe ill even ride it

[bunya djer n dher]

ooaaahhhh baby!!!!

those hubs are freeking sexy man! looking great!

[jackie boy]

BOTM right there! Fark that is nice:)

[THE CHENZ]

Top job right their Austen, I`ll put me hand up for a BOTM on this Weapon!;)

[Austen]

i have been in training, very strict, liquid diet!
1.5 ltrs at a time in fact

[LTR]

Looks sweet Austen.... do a sick whip!

(whilst on the heinekin)

[Austen]

here is the spec list
Foundry MFG 'ss' frame
ford 'mercury silver' paint
aireal ev-dh headset
rock shox reba sl forks 100mm travel
sun ringle snow camo mtx rims/aireal dh hubs/gold nipples/dt spokes/kenda small block eight tires 2.1 foldable/lightweight qr axle with carbon handle bit
old style inboard bb truvativ hussefelt 175mm cranks/aireal ds guide/dmr v12 pedals/36tooth ring/vp dh bottom bracket
sram x9 shifting/12-23 cassette/jagwire ripcord carbon look outer cable
avid juicy brakes with a2z teppenyaki rotors 160mm
primo rod seat post/revell dj seat/tufneck seat clamp
truvativ holzfeller 40mm rise bar/truvativ holzfeller stem/odi lockon grips/carbon stem top cap and carbon headset spacers
just waiting on another chainguide roller
next on the list is some new cranks but id really just like to ride it for at least a few weeks:D
i havent had a chance to weigh it but it weighs less now than it did in the first photo of the build up and its got more stuff on it

HUGE thanks to aireal australia for looking after me and hooking me up with some sweet aussie made gear
also big shout out to cropthorn!! :D

[Austen]

i seem to have no luck whatsoever anymore!
i have chewed the cranks out already :mad:

i have ordered some funn hooka dh cranks, and a funn skinny rl seat in camo of course
but all in all the bike is loads of fun to ride

[Austen]

new cranks have been fitted, i dont have a camera at the moment so here is the website pic
http://www.funnmtb.com/images/cimages/hookahdh.jpg

170mm with a truvativ 36t dh ring

[jake the snake]

nice simple but cool