Really like that, green for me...if I needed one
I love the green too, but don't need one, and neither can I justify one, however Andy Stooge may well be getting some of my money.
That purple...oh yes..
That orange is a win win
Orange all the way for me...repainted at least 2 frames over the years orange...lovely looking things they were.
Now to decide what to sell to make way for a MK3...anyone interested in a full fat custom 853 frame made by Ben Cooper with fillet welding??!!
The new mk3 is also mental with a suspension fork in. 120mm fork 29+ and big set of moto bars, its like yobs-r-us just came to play
They look lovely. Im partial to an orange frame, but that Lilly green is really nice! Cant really justify getting rid of my MK1 to replace it with a MK3 though!
Orange on pre-order.
Looking forward to putting it together.
Mine has just arrived .......
Really Mark? Interesting. Did you get a tracking thing?
What stem are people using? I think the 100mm one I have in the spares box is probably a bit on the long side.
Yep, arrived about an hour ago.
I got an email to say it was due to be collected from Andrew yesterday but not one to say it was out today but I got that info directly from Andrew.
Im pleased to say that a 3.0NN on a Hugo rim fits with just shy of 10mm at the chain stays which is awesome. Given the short nature of the stays the wheel looks monstrous fitted.
Off to get the headset cups pressed in this afternoon.
Re stems I've gone for a 50mm with a moto bar .... in for a penny and all that.
Just weighed my bare frame inc EBB ....... ...... it is a 20" I'm telling myself .......
Stooge curious, any owners on SDW/Worthing/Brighton area willing to lend a ride?
So, how much does it weigh?
Does the 20" seem bigger?
Thanks.
That 44mm headtube, bigger downtubes, tapered fork, and the EBB (that's always been there) must add up.
this was just frame weight but yes.
Wheels on, controls on, it looks amazing! 8)
Bigger tubes but thinner walls so should be same weighr, and the ebb insert is quite light really. But, I guess the head tube is a big lump, and the extra steel in the fork won't help.
Guessing at 2.7kg frame only?
I'm going to guess at 3.5Kg
RB is closer ..... frame only BTW
Frame in the house.
Come on, let's see some pics
Perhaps, not unlike the elusive snow leopard, they are really hard to capture on film.
Really want to see a large built up - waiting with camera ready for a rare appearance. Maybe at dusk?
Only one solution to seeing what they look like built up - see one in the flesh. I'll have to wait a couple of weeks, but I hope it's worth it!
Sooooo close to sharing pics ......
It's all about the timing...
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From Stooge FB
The idiot has left the front mech setup sticker on it. Standards are slipping.
There's another on there too. They look great!
I'm going to have to have an orange in 27.5
Good choice!
I'm liking my Stooge (Mark 2 setup singlespeed with 29er wheels) so much that I'm thinking of getting another in orange setup with gears and 27.5+ tyres and selling my Cotic Soul.
Only one away from the 3 Stooges!
Sorry
Be interesting to hear how a mk2 compared to a mk3.
If you're considering another then they must be good. The third could be a drop bar, hub-geared beast.
Thon is bloody lovely! Some purple Hugo decals would be boss.
Oh my days thought the orange was nice. Now seen this.
That is the nicest looking bike i've seen in ages.
Some purple Hugo decals would be boss.
I've hot some Easton Haven(?) 45mm rims that are going to get built into some purple hubs to switch between this and my Sherpa otherwise it would have been purple decals
letmetalktomark - MemberI've hot some Easton Haven(?) 45mm rims that are going to get built into some purple hubs to switch between this and my Sherpa otherwise it would have been purple decals
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/easton-heist-arc-30-mtb-rim-decal-kit/rp-prod152728
Looking good from here. So, how do they ride?
Large orange frame arrived, weighed, recovered from shock, looking forward to building up and getting ridden. Lovely looking frame in the flesh - lots of interesting angles and ideas.
Will be very interestung to see how it compares to the departed swift and the constantly amusing puffin.
Congrats
29 or 27.5?
so hows it ride mark?
I'm going for 27.5x3.0. Direct swap from the old swift. Be a direct comparison.
Come on, hows the Mk3 ride compared to Mk1/2!!!!!!!............
Yep I'd also like to know how the MK3 compares to the MK2. Trtying to decide between one of these or a stache.
How much does the MK3 frame weight
Also trying to decide between a large or regular at 6ft
letmetalktomark
How does the stooge compare to the sherpa
Link to my initial single speed build here:
https://flickr.com/photos/84161150@N02/sets/72157684043273522
Not ridden yet so no feedback but initial trip up garden tells me the large is good for me at 6'1".
Does the weight matter? Well, yes and no. On the whole it doesn't matter but I was out with some xc whippets on Sunday and the 11 pound extra bulk on my fat bike did make a difference up the hills. That's my excuse anyway. Was fine going down of course.
@olibluegoat i've just built a large demo bike, and at 6' myself, i'd definitely say go with the smaller one. Re the difference between the mk2 and 3, the chainstays are some 15mm shorter on the new one so the handling is a little zippier, it translates really nicely when you're going fast down a trail, you can change direction in an instant.
The 18" Mk3 frame weighs the same as the MK2, just shy of 7 lbs, it's not light but it'll easily build up into a 28lb bike, it's a bike built for abuse and riding hard rather than an xc steed. The 20" frame come in about a pound heavier, but on the same note, just built one with a 120mm fork, B+ rims and quite heavy tyres, dropper post etc and the full build is 30lbs. Could shave a fair bit of weight by going for lighter tyres and tubeless, but it rides a lot lighter than its weight suggests.
olibluegoat - Member
letmetalktomarkHow does the stooge compare to the sherpa
Its a very different ride - in a good way different.
The Sherpa is a fantastic ride but is very bike like.
The Stooge is very non bike like in many ways - I'm no journo can you tell.
I would be happy pootling all day on the Stooge, using it to pop to the shops, riding XC, twisty single track etc as it just feels "right".
The 650b plus wheels suit its short playful nature (still not a journo) and the Moto bars are excellent.
I'm building up some narrower plus wheels (45mm rims & 2.8'' tyres) that I will try on the Stooge with the Pike from my Sherpa.
I feel if this works the Sherpa ought to look scared
Sizing wise ...... I'm 6' 3'' (well as close that makes no difference) and am longer in body than leg. I would say that at 6' the smaller of the two would be best unless you have a really long leg.
I'm running less post out of the frame on my Stooge than I was with the same post on my 20.5'' Genesis Fortitude with 29plus front and 29 rear - make of that what you will.
Weight wise ..... in rigid form its heavier than my Sherpa and thats 30lb on the nose ...... its not as heavy as my Puffin though.
That said it rides "light" and feels springy.
I very much like mine and am glad a bigger size was made and i wouldn't have fitted on the 18''