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Surely it's designed for "any" speed as long as you fit the right bits?
inbred853 - MemberLooking forward to seeing pics of built up bikes, however all these comments on the over-speccing of cable/hose guides has kinda put me off getting a frame.
C456 is the same, it's not a problem though. Still thinking I might dremel them off but they weigh nowt and add options.
Thanks Andy, going to have a mess about and see what I can bodge up, seems to be more the length of the metal cage that interferes as opposed to high or low mount?
The brake line mounts are badly designed, that front one is so close to the head tube that it completely kinks the brake line if you use it?
Will post a pic as soon as it is totally finished tomorrow
I've just slapped on an old low mount mech and there is plenty of room. Lots of FS frames only take low mount mechs so its not really a problem. Once its built you hardly notice the extra guides and I'm sure they'll come in useful when it turns into a commuter in a few years time!
scud - Memberthat front one is so close to the head tube that it completely kinks the brake line if you use it?
This is kinda ironic- the ones on my 456 are absurdly far back, so that it almost looks like there's one missing.
The spec says guides for full outer gear cables, doesnt sound like it has though, can anyone confirm?
No they aren't for full length outers, unlike old Scandal frame.
still need to buy a tapered headset for the scandal build.
using standard 1 1/8th steerer suspension forks.
on-ones smoothie headset seems fine but a bit expensive?
can anyone else recommend one either cheaper or better at the same price. best place to buy it?
cheers
I just ordered a Smoothie and asked them to fit it for me.
Here's a picture of mine finished now,
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kitted out with Reba RLT, On one wheel set (in case you hadn't noticed), Sram X9 mechs/shifters, XT cranks, Avid Elixr's, weighs about 24lbs.
Looks goooood!
Is it your first Scandal?
If not, I'd like to know your thoughts from the original Scandal!
Regards.
looks remarkably like the old one, but with a sillier headtube 😀
First 29er Scandal, i traded up from a 26" to get this after falling for the bigger wheels.
prostate saving saddle angle too
Bazz - what front mech are you using there?
prostate saving saddle angle too
There may be a few tweaks yet!
Bazz - what front mech are you using there?
Sram X7 high clamp.
The angle the front near side gear cable enters at the headtube is worrying!
Get that saddle nose up too 🙂 Natural contraceptive innit.
Very nice Bazz. Mine is coming very slowly - only the crankset and derailleurs so far!
What headset is that? Looks nice and low.
How are the Rebas? I was holding out for 29er SIDs but I can't see the point as the weight is the same.
Just finished building my raw frame up an hour ago, rides so much nicer than the old Scandal frame, feels a lot stiffer going from old frame with 1 1/8 headtube and fork with 9mm QR to the new tapered headtube and the Reba's with 20mm thru-axle!
I still don't think that the gear cables running under the downtube and not being able to run full length outers is good in winter, but will have to invest in some Gore cables i think.
I'm trying my forks at 120mm first see how it handles, if no good, then will drop them to 100mm.
I've no light in garage, so will post some pics tomorrow.
so what's different about the new one?
Headset is an On-one smoothie mixer, haven't had a chance to ride it properly yet so can't say much for the forks performance but they are light and smooth.
Hey, Ive got one of them, or is this one from a couple of years ago? I cant tell...... 🙂
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no bent tube, old
I'm just going to get my pipe benders out and sort that. You'll never know the difference.
Chainslapp!
You'll also have to re route ya cables, not to mention the headtube! 😉
bent tube you say, what like this? 😀
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I tell you what Taz, you kept that quiet, a new Scandal as well as the Jones????? 😀
Hells teeth. Forgot Mongo came in black originally
the dear old and much abused over the years bendytubed scandal is now residing on borrows with someone who's going to make a mini half fat jonesque bike for the winter, then it'll be made into a ss for mrs taz
Finally managed to take a few pictures of my raw frame new Scandal.
I know that the photography/ logo alignment/ cleanliness, is not upto usual STW standards!
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Hmmm. That's got me wondering about the green ano finish.....
Must admit took it for the first real ride tonight with the forks at 120mm and i think that it rides great with the slightly slacker front end.
prototype 18 inch bike on cheap sale on the On One site:
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anyone bought it, then?
theflatboy,
I've been down to On One and seen the built up Scandal!
Definitely raw is the one to have over the other colours simply because the finish is rough IMO!
tk, you sound tempted??
cheers for the info, mate, but i was just giving others a headsup. I'm not able to get any more bikes at the mo!
Chainslapp!
In raw, the bike looks and feels mint, But I won't be buying it. It's too big for me being little(short ar5e)! 😉
tk46hal- want a 16" raw mongo with a bendy tube?, it'll be free in the new year
Tazzy,
Sounds great to me! I know what a mango is (fruit), but what is a Mongo? 😯
Its a term of endearment and display of affection from Tazzy to his Scandal frame.
And your not that vertically challenged, its just you have short arms with long pockets.
😆
Cheeky!
Guys, can I have your views on how these ride please?
FINALLY about to push the button on first 29er and cant decided between new scandal or Inbred....Your thoughts Gentlemen please? 😀
the head angle looks steeper than original, is it ?
A degree slacker I thought.