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Could we have the reach and stack figures please.

Brian

 
Posted : 30/05/2014 9:07 pm
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Just to update everyone, the ETT on the Stooge is 23.5, not 23. I think it was actually me who quoted it as 23, getting too relaxed with my own measurements 🙂 re the 90mm/100mm stem size, i wouldn't see that as a problem. i know it's de riguer to run 50mm stems right now, but i guess same goes for running 150mm of travel.

When i originaly built the bike up i ran a 90mm stem and it certainly didn't detract from the handling. i now bounce between a 50 and 70 and i'm 5'11, think i'm settling on the 70. But i have no doubts the bike will fit Bonesetter fine.

Reach and stack figures - i'll decipher my drawings and put them up ASAP.

 
Posted : 30/05/2014 9:57 pm
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Thing is Stu, I've got the flexibility of Hoodini so can make any size shine

I've seen you ride mate.
If that's shining your batterys need changing and you might want to also thing about upgrading from a candle to some LEDs. 😉

 
Posted : 30/05/2014 10:02 pm
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I was thinking about 'layback' posts too, more specifically the Thomson. Most straight posts on most bikes have slightly offset saddle cradles, because the Thomson is an inline design, the layback is designed to mimic this. Its not like the old BMX laybacks, more a subtle shift i suppose. I've always used Thomson laybacks since i got in the bad habit of Brooks saddles.

 
Posted : 30/05/2014 10:05 pm
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Any plans to offer other sizes? (understand that numbers are small to start so one size makes sense)

Si used to short stems now that I find long (70+) really unpleasant to use.

The Thomson layback I particularly dialike because you can't lower it fully - suppose other brands don't have that issue, but still feels like something of a bodge to make a frame that's too small fit.

 
Posted : 30/05/2014 10:26 pm
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Surely a bike as nice looking as this warrants an Eriksen sweetpost anyway? You know it makes sense....

 
Posted : 31/05/2014 8:32 am
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Mines arrived

Waiting on a minor part for tomorrow's inaugural ride

Lookin good

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Posted : 01/06/2014 6:26 pm
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I like these - very pretty.

Can you fit in a 29+ back wheel?

 
Posted : 01/06/2014 6:49 pm
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Frame arrived at my sisters, hence the poor photos. When I'm back in the country I can start the build! Agonising two weeks.

 
Posted : 01/06/2014 6:51 pm
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They look lovely.

I'm keen to hear some ride reports, and comparisons with other bikes. I'm torn between one of these and a diamond/unicrown Jones, plus a few others such as Singular Swift and Salsa El Mariachi...

 
Posted : 01/06/2014 7:25 pm
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Nige.
When you find out it's "a bit small for you" I'll have it off you for Amanda.

 
Posted : 01/06/2014 7:27 pm
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Nige.
When you find out it's "a bit small for you" I'll have it off you for Amanda.

It's the same size as the Raijin I've been using for the past two years, which I love

 
Posted : 01/06/2014 8:39 pm
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My Mate has an El Mar - that is a steeper geo and so more twitchy up front

Stil a nice ride

 
Posted : 01/06/2014 8:41 pm
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Anyway - Clink's had first dibbs 🙂

 
Posted : 01/06/2014 8:49 pm
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I'm torn between one of these and a diamond/unicrown Jones, plus a few others such as Singular Swift and Salsa El Mariachi...

The swift and the el m are very similar but very very different to the jones.
I can't comment on the stooge as i've not tried on but it appears on paper as if it would give a jonesish type ride.

Nige you also thought your xxxxxxxl niner was the right size for you. 😯

 
Posted : 01/06/2014 8:51 pm
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Nige you also thought your xxxxxxxl niner was the right size for you.

Fackin ell Stu, that was 10 years ago

 
Posted : 01/06/2014 8:59 pm
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Have you shrunk in the last ten years?

I know you're old but you're not that old. 😉

 
Posted : 01/06/2014 9:02 pm
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I went across to see Andy at Llandegla this weekend to get a test ride on his prototype. I rode a lap on my Salsa El Mariachi singlespeed and then half a lap (I was knackered) on the Stooge.

How was it? Suffice to say, I came away with a new frame!

Despite the comparisons above, they ride very differently. The tighter back-end and higher front-end of the Stooge make for a really fun ride. The ElMar is probably quicker, but the Stooge is much more fun.
The production version of the frame is slightly different to the prototype shown below with additional bracing on the top-tubes and the addition of an EBB, but the finish is exceptional.

The toughest decision wasn't whether or not to buy one, but what the colour to get !

Bring on the gratuitous photos...

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Posted : 01/06/2014 9:05 pm
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We're presuming you went Sky Blue

Nice pics btw

 
Posted : 01/06/2014 9:10 pm
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You know what? I didn't.

I went for '[url= https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=plum+crazy&safe=off&espv=2&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=a5eLU9WvMcfeOcyegcgD&ved=0CDEQsAQ&biw=1920&bih=1079 ]Plum Crazy[/url]'. I'm a sucker for a back-story and loved Andy's explaination of how he came to order his bikes in purple.

It cries out for gold components...

 
Posted : 01/06/2014 9:14 pm
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Do post up some pics, I'm sure it doesn't look like those cars

 
Posted : 01/06/2014 9:20 pm
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And now i'm thinking about.... Hemi-Orange

 
Posted : 01/06/2014 9:36 pm
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but seriously, thanks for putting the photos up, Guys, hope you're all very happy with your new bikes 🙂

 
Posted : 01/06/2014 9:37 pm
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What bars in the pics?

 
Posted : 02/06/2014 5:29 am
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Salsa Bend 2 bars, 23 degree. I've tried lots on this bike (regular flats, Jones Bend bars) and these, for me, seem to offer the best combination f comfort and flickability. Recommend them a lot. Charlie the Bikemonger has stock at the moment.

 
Posted : 02/06/2014 7:01 am
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That's a pretty piece of kit that.

 
Posted : 02/06/2014 7:05 am
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You haven't tried those Kodex bars though 😉

 
Posted : 02/06/2014 7:10 am
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re. rear clearance....

I tried a KH 47mm rim,with a WTB Weirwolf 2.55 (the old ones) in,fitted a treat 😉

 
Posted : 02/06/2014 7:53 am
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Just added the finishing parts to complete the build and have just got back from few minute ride over the woods to walk the dog...

This now gives me enough pedal time to give a Stooge pro review 🙂

It rides just how I imagined it would

I like it

It fits fine

 
Posted : 02/06/2014 1:34 pm
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For those folks that have been waiting to see the purple frame, lock up your credit cards and
[url= https://www.flickr.com/photos/placid_casual/sets/72157644970654521/ ]click here[/url].

The colour is actually 'Plum Crazy' and was liberated from a [url= ]1970 Plymouth Roadrunner[/url]. Raises the question though of what colour components to fit...

 
Posted : 02/06/2014 7:28 pm
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[url= https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2897/14145036750_9ffa799270_z.jp g" target="_blank">https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2897/14145036750_9ffa799270_z.jp g"/> [/img][/url][url= https://flic.kr/p/nxX1BY ]Stooge in Plum Crazy[/url] by [url= https://www.flickr.com/people// ]placid casual[/url], on Flickr

 
Posted : 03/06/2014 10:14 am
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Both colours look fantastic - I bet there's a few who can't decide!

 
Posted : 03/06/2014 10:20 am
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Both colours look fantastic - I bet there's a few who can't decide!

On Sunday I had one of each in either hand for quite a while...

 
Posted : 03/06/2014 10:57 am
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The more I look at it the more that I think that purple is really superb.

 
Posted : 03/06/2014 11:22 am
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The Purple is a limited edition of 20, just so you know 😉

 
Posted : 03/06/2014 11:45 am
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Any built up pictures yet? Come on folks, your audience is waiting...

 
Posted : 06/06/2014 10:02 am
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Now with forks and a bit of Hope purple...

[url= https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3900/14182561007_f3ebb62214_c.jp g" target="_blank">https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3900/14182561007_f3ebb62214_c.jp g"/> [/img][/url][url= https://flic.kr/p/nBgkgV ]Stooge[/url] by [url= https://www.flickr.com/people// ]placid casual[/url], on Flickr

 
Posted : 07/06/2014 9:27 pm
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Awesome colour!

 
Posted : 07/06/2014 10:17 pm
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Please, please, please stop posting photos of the Stooge, I may not be able to resist much longer 😯

 
Posted : 07/06/2014 10:18 pm
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I've bought some brakes 'just in case' I can't resist 🙂

 
Posted : 07/06/2014 10:23 pm
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Placid, that looks awesome but you have your tyres the wrong way round!

 
Posted : 07/06/2014 10:52 pm
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Post some more, please, just as soon as you're ready.

 
Posted : 07/06/2014 11:17 pm
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What's the timescale for ones with a normal BB?

 
Posted : 08/06/2014 8:04 am
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The first 100 frames all have EBB. If they sell and there's a second run, i'll probably do 50/50.

Clink, your new brakes need a home. 🙂

 
Posted : 08/06/2014 9:19 am
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Clink, your new brakes need a home.

I know!

 
Posted : 08/06/2014 9:24 am
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Posted : 08/06/2014 1:06 pm
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Very nice! Any ride reports...?

 
Posted : 08/06/2014 3:49 pm
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Posted : 08/06/2014 4:21 pm
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3 decent rides in now and am getting a very nice flow with it

The front is incredibly light... yet well planted

The bike is responsive for sure and quickly forms a how far you going to go type of relationship. Very nearly came unstuck having too much fun today 🙂

It does everything you need it to. Climbs, mashing is great of course, and honks it down rollercoaster stylee

Gush end

 
Posted : 08/06/2014 4:24 pm
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Fat front Stooge looking hot

 
Posted : 08/06/2014 4:27 pm
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^ proper looking machine 🙂

 
Posted : 08/06/2014 4:59 pm
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