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Marzocchi Maniac
06-05-2007, 08:34 PM
just got this finally built up on friday.
i had all of the parts already so just had to transfer over onto the new frame.
comes in at around 26.1 lbs from memory. very light.
its got.
Frame: 07 lopes 55 signature frame
Forks: pike team airs
Wheels: Deemax
Cranks: Saint
Bars: Protapers
Stem: mj cycle- short
Brakes: Juicy 5 rear with hope gothic rotor
Pedals: wellgo mg1's
Derailer: sram X9
Chainguide: boxguide
Shifter: sram X7
Tyres: Lopes front with crossmark rear
Seat: gargoyle?
all up the bike feels so nice and quick off the mark on test rides at bmx track.
let me know what you all think.
pics: http://rotorbolts.com/clowns/index.php/topic,790.msg11403/topicseen.html#new
RevellBikes
06-05-2007, 08:35 PM
thats nice
Matt H
06-05-2007, 08:41 PM
Shit! 26.1 lbs with DeeMax is a freaking damn good effort...
flognoffsky
06-05-2007, 08:44 PM
that is so nice :eek:
Bowlo
07-05-2007, 06:33 AM
Pure f*cking sex! How much did that set you back?? IF you don't mind me asking :D
Holy shit that is light.
What is the weight of the frame alone?
Marzocchi Maniac
07-05-2007, 11:27 AM
frame weight was 1.6 kilos, i got a deal on the frame for around $600
molzy13
07-05-2007, 12:15 PM
thats awesome:eek:
j5ive
07-05-2007, 12:24 PM
It came up very nice mate. Just needs a smidge longer stem and a roadie seat :)
gingerbreadman
07-05-2007, 12:39 PM
wow, that thing really is beautiful. GT pride
djrider
07-05-2007, 12:43 PM
wow that is so light and so niiccccccce
Marzocchi Maniac
08-05-2007, 03:23 PM
thanks guys. i will be holding off on the stem and roadie seat though. i like padding on my seat
Giantrider
08-05-2007, 04:08 PM
i dont like the colour of the new lopes frame, but dam that thing has such a hot build, the frame is good just not the colour...
Hamoo
Wow, nice bike. A bit off topic but has anyone noticed that farkin forums are easier to read than other ones:confused: . They have a nice, basic layout IMO
Cheers, Sam:cool:
Marzocchi Maniac
11-05-2007, 02:57 PM
thanks guys. first race this weekend. see how it goes.
BTW how can you not like the colours?
Giantrider
12-05-2007, 05:38 PM
i dont know, the bike freakin hot, but i just dont like the colours theres not much i can say
sit_still
12-05-2007, 10:53 PM
frame weight was 1.6 kilos, i got a deal on the frame for around $600
bummer my lopes frame was 2kg, 11.8kgs is a great weight mines around the 12.5 kg mark
what are the cross mark and lopes tyres like?
nickmann
12-05-2007, 11:02 PM
woh, nice as specs man. it looks sweet, i reckon the colours look cool:)
Marzocchi Maniac
13-05-2007, 02:52 PM
yeah the lopes tire and crossmark work very well together, i have been running this combo for a while now on other bikes aswell.
lethalweapon
13-05-2007, 05:40 PM
Thats mad....i really like the look of the lopes frames, have fun riding it, im sure you will:)
nickmann
13-05-2007, 05:41 PM
ive seen it before but ill comment again:) NICE!
kill_switch
13-05-2007, 05:42 PM
that is sick
but the one picture dosnt do it justice
you should post up some more of that sexy bike
cheers
Brent
matt.l
13-05-2007, 08:29 PM
looks nice and i agree, post up some more pics, cause i love it:p
Marzocchi Maniac
15-05-2007, 06:24 AM
i will try and get some more pics up soon. may be able to get some action shots from the weekend racing
m@rtin_3158
26-05-2007, 06:59 PM
:eek::eek::eek:
gleeso
27-05-2007, 07:07 AM
frame weight was 1.6 kilos, i got a deal on the frame for around $600
Man that is light! Nice Ride!
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