Is there a layer of plastic covering that frame? That was my initial thought on seeing that photo.

Is there a layer of plastic covering that frame?

yes, with some carbon in

On the other hand, On One should probably be clearer about how it looks, call it “naked carbon” or something and have a decent pic, rather than “gloss black” which could make you expect a painted black frame.

And that’s exactly what someone was tasked with at 9am this morning – pics should be up soon/already.

As discussed – thanks for feedback folks.

brant I thought you’d moved on from on one. Am i wrong or are you just looking out for an old pal….

brant I thought you’d moved on from on one. Am i wrong or are you just looking out for an old pal….

http://www.shedfire.com/2011/08/01/they-say-you-never-forget-your-first-love-shedfire-and-brant-richards-rejoin-on-one-and-head-up-titus/

just a thought ………. how does it ride ??? My Whippet is just the tits, light, well built, fast.

Gave it a first ride today on the commute – ridiculously light (24.9lbs), felt like it was trying to out accelerate me when I got out of the saddle, handling was just the right side of quick (Fox F100 fitted). Can’t wait to thrash it around GT on Saturday.

I have to admit that their service may not be up to scratch but they do make some cracking bikes.

What’s a ‘Yorkshire way of doing things’?

Fist pie?

You put F100s on the C456?

No wonder people complain about the looks if people are building them like that! 36mm minimum stanchion diameter, 2.4″ tyre minimum and the look all make sense, especially mat lacquer over carbon. Put XC race kit on it and it’s going to look fat.

Seriously though, if you’re using F100s, why didn’t you buy the Wippet?

‘Yorkshire way of doing things’?

IME, this constitutes the general principle of ‘I’ve done the minimum that I have to, and you’ll bloody well like it. Now stop bothering me’

The finish on them is not great to the point where after I got mine within a week some of the lacquer was coming off, it now looks like its shedding its skin its so bad in some places. I mentioned it at the time to Dan at on-one, a very helpful guy and he said to use it through the winter and then send it back to get it refinished for free after a few months, however, when I contacted them to do I was pretty much told to bugger off, would have returned it immediately if I’d know they were gonna go back on it (and the 10 emails I have of the convo)

I have to admit that their service may not be up to scratch but they do make some cracking bikes.

Interesting turn of phrase… 😉

paulrockliffe – I’m trying it out at 100mm travel. I considered the Whippet but I’m likely to go with a longer travel fork at some point and I got these cheap (£120 for 2010 F100’s in ‘as new’ condition). They are the tapered steerer/QR15 version so more than capable of taking some hits.

I actually think a big 36 fork and 2.4 tyre might ruin the bike for me – too much extra weight taking away from the lightness of the frame. My last few bikes were built up like that and I grew to dislike them. I also happen to think it looks good in almost every built up pic I’ve seen.

Mines ok Just built, for winter, from old Yeti Bike 😛

Opps!
Pic here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/66111316@N03/6041660266/in/set-72157627429935890/

Thanks Mike