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  • Kowalski675
    Kowalski675 Posts: 4,412
    Another one to add to my list of manufacturers I'd not heard of before.
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Votec were high end, as nick says. Used to make some big USD forks.

    This frames looks goods value, decent weight - but the shock position?! I'd try and cover it with something.
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  • felix.london
    felix.london Posts: 4,067
    Yeah... Was my only concern really too. Good for carrying or fixing a bottle though. Very rarely ride in the wet here but it's gonna get covered in dust down there for sure.

    Shock sock thingy??
    "Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes

    Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    That is a bargain - liking the look big time.

    Shock no worse located than the lads Scott Genius, 6 year old shock still works just fine!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • felix.london
    felix.london Posts: 4,067
    Good to know.

    Yep loving the look too
    "Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes

    Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build

    Trek Session 8
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    It does look sexy!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • felix.london
    felix.london Posts: 4,067
    Just finished an enduro race on the 'hopper. Could've definitely done with that sexy frame today...feeling decidedly beaten up
    "Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes

    Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build

    Trek Session 8
  • ScareyJ
    ScareyJ Posts: 64
    How Hard Waring is the Anodized Finish?

    I've had anodized brake leavers before and the Finnish was worn off in places after about three Months.
  • Kowalski675
    Kowalski675 Posts: 4,412
    Must've been p*ss poor anodising then.
  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    Yeah, ano can be very varied. My Scandal had a few cable rubs etc but it'd taken years to aquire them, paint would have been far worse.

    Best frame finish is obviously brushed titanium. Unless you're a pov ;)
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  • felix.london
    felix.london Posts: 4,067
    Oh yes....

    IMG_20130604_212228.jpg


    :D
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    Trek Session 8
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    A box. How nice.
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  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    What's the best finish for a big black box?
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  • Kowalski675
    Kowalski675 Posts: 4,412
    Northwind wrote:
    What's the best finish for a big black box?

    Creampie, probably.
  • felix.london
    felix.london Posts: 4,067
    très drôle, très drôle.

    Alright, what about this for a frame finish. probably weighs the same as a powder coat and doesn't scratch at all;

    IMG_20130604_212345.jpg
    "Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes

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    Trek Session 8
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    The soft 'don't touch the ears' frame.
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  • Kowalski675
    Kowalski675 Posts: 4,412
    felix.london wrote:
    très drôle, très drôle.

    Alright, what about this for a frame finish. probably weighs the same as a powder coat and doesn't scratch at all;

    IMG_20130604_212345.jpg

    It's the future of cosmetic trailproofing, lol. Looks familiar - when refitting engines into freshly powdercoated Bandit frames I tape foam central heating lagging pipe round all the frame rails to prevent scratches.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Now you are just being cruel......decent photo please, or will that be in YMB?
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    On the Intense Tracer the weight difference between a raw frame and a painted one is over a pound. I could feel the difference just picking one up in the shop.
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  • felix.london
    felix.london Posts: 4,067
    The Beginner wrote:
    Now you are just being cruel......decent photo please, or will that be in YMB?

    haha..well, go one then...

    IMG_20130606_175632.JPG

    IMG_20130606_175740.JPG

    IMG_20130606_175858.JPG

    IMG_20130606_180008.JPG

    I think I'm in love all over again...
    "Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes

    Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build

    Trek Session 8
  • Kowalski675
    Kowalski675 Posts: 4,412
    No idea about the frame itself, but it does look beautiful. Love the stealth black on black finish. A full stealth look build with all black anodised components would look the bollox.

    Your table could do with stripping and repainting though, lol.
  • felix.london
    felix.london Posts: 4,067
    hahaha...well spotted. Think the missus did that with some left over paint. It's a horrible dark red underneath...really needs to go in a skip
    "Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes

    Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build

    Trek Session 8
  • felix.london
    felix.london Posts: 4,067
    Kowalski675 wrote:
    A full stealth look build with all black anodised components would look the bollox

    Black Flows with Stealth Switch hubs, matte black stem/bar, black Domains, Saint Cranks, black Magura MT2 brakes...don't think I can resist a red rear axel and red headset though :wink:
    "Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes

    Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build

    Trek Session 8
  • Kowalski675
    Kowalski675 Posts: 4,412
    felix.london wrote:
    Kowalski675 wrote:
    A full stealth look build with all black anodised components would look the bollox

    Black Flows with Stealth Switch hubs, matte black stem/bar, black Domains, Saint Cranks, black Magura MT2 brakes...

    Stop it. I'm getting a semi on... :lol:
    don't think I can resist a red rear axel and red headset though :wink:

    I have to admit that, if I was lucky enough to be in your shoes, I'd be torn between an all black stealth look, or predominantly black with a coloured anodised parts (maybe orange). Those new satin black Rockshox Pikes with black stanchions would look lovely on it.
  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    Needs some purple ano and neon green brake hosez.
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  • Kowalski675
    Kowalski675 Posts: 4,412
    Northwind wrote:
    Needs some purple ano and neon green brake hosez.

    ANd you need professional help :wink:
  • felix.london
    felix.london Posts: 4,067
    Northwind wrote:
    Needs some purple ano and neon green brake hosez.

    Actually I do need to replace both the brake hoses as the current ones are too short...neon green you say? Maybe one neon green and one neon orange...hmmm :lol:
    "Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes

    Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build

    Trek Session 8
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Matt/satin black and then just one colour......my opinion only of course!

    Go red and get some red sidewall Panaracers perhaps!

    Latest RS forks with the black stanchions.....
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • felix.london
    felix.london Posts: 4,067
    Yep. All matte/satin black for me too. Except headset and rear axel will be red and these will obviously make me go faster

    The Domains are a stop-over gap until I can afford some better & lighter forks (next year maybe) - but pretty sure it'll be some form of Lyrik and don't think they come with black stanchions

    All I know is the huge silver stanchions of the 318's are gonna look pants...but once I've smashed this thing down a few mountains I will care not of the colour scheme - it's only while it's sitting here looking lovely and naked that these thoughts come to mind :?
    "Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes

    Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build

    Trek Session 8

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