Da Bomb Cr8??
- Thread starter sawtell
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Ooops. Was that your credibility that just flew out the window mate?sparky_12 said:
IMO the CR8BMX we tested, (not the CR8, the CR8BMX) would never find a place in my stable of bikes. The geometry will feel deeply and irrevocably borked to most people unless they're coming from a BMX background and like riding short top tubes already.
For Archi
Geo is:
CR8 MTB
• Top Tube........sm 21" med 21.6"
• Head Tube.......105MM
• Seat tube.......sm 15.5" med 16.75"
• Head tube ang....71 deg
• Seat tube ang....72deg
• Seat post size...27.2mm
• BB size..........68mm
• Wheel Base.......sm 41.3" med 42"
• Chainstays.......17"
• weight...........3kg
• Dropouts.........forged Vertical
CR8 BMX
• Sizes........13" and 15”
• Top Tube.....21”/ 21”
• Down Tube....25.8" / 26.4"
• Head Tube....105mm
• Seat tube....13.2" / 15.75"
• Head tube angle...71deg.
• Seat tube angle...72deg.
• Seat post size....27.2mm
• B/bracket.........68mm BMX
• Wheel Base........41" / 42"
• Front-center......24" / 25"
• Chainstay.........17"
• Dropouts.......Horizontal
Asides from lengths, angles are the same for both BMX and MTB frames
Geo is:
CR8 MTB
• Top Tube........sm 21" med 21.6"
• Head Tube.......105MM
• Seat tube.......sm 15.5" med 16.75"
• Head tube ang....71 deg
• Seat tube ang....72deg
• Seat post size...27.2mm
• BB size..........68mm
• Wheel Base.......sm 41.3" med 42"
• Chainstays.......17"
• weight...........3kg
• Dropouts.........forged Vertical
CR8 BMX
• Sizes........13" and 15”
• Top Tube.....21”/ 21”
• Down Tube....25.8" / 26.4"
• Head Tube....105mm
• Seat tube....13.2" / 15.75"
• Head tube angle...71deg.
• Seat tube angle...72deg.
• Seat post size....27.2mm
• B/bracket.........68mm BMX
• Wheel Base........41" / 42"
• Front-center......24" / 25"
• Chainstay.........17"
• Dropouts.......Horizontal
Asides from lengths, angles are the same for both BMX and MTB frames
wombat
Lives in a hole
For a little perspective, my DMR (from memory) has a 21.5" TT and a 16.25" CS, and I find that stay to be too long for me; I'd prefer something in the 15.5 - 16 range. As for the top tube, well my feet foul on the wheel just turning, let alone during an X-up....sawtell said:
If you want a fuck off heavy HT then sure go down the road of something like a .243. If you want I sensibly weighted bike that you can build up pretty burly, and one that is kind on your pocket then go the CR8. Had mine built up for a month now and I love it. It's plenty of bike with great geometry (none of the super short loopy chainstay stuff) and it's pretty much perfect as an Urban assault/DJ weapon if thats what you want to be doing. Sure the decals are pretty gay but just rip em off and go stealth style. Lets face it at the price and style of riding you wanna do your not going to going back to the shop and asking for a warranty on the frame! Am six ft, riding a sml frame size(15") and it rocks!
Yeah yeah, I personally don't think it's as big of a deal as it's being made out to be. Hear what you're saying, but when you're talking about a bike with a 15" top tube then it's going to be a tiny bike any way you try to look at it- it's not like we're comparing apples with oranges here. I stand by my original statement. Unless you're (the prospective buyer) a 12yo grommet that is built like a blade of straw.roasted said:
roasted
Likes Bikes and Dirt
actually, it is.
I know this from experience, having ridden my mates one many a time.
The top tube would be longer if it had shorter stays, and it wouldnt feel half as retarded.
last time i checked the rrp for da-bomb freames was 699. (not the DHD specials btw)
a .243 is 699 too, but also has better geo, and rides lighter and easier than you might think.
A dabomb is no easier on your pocket.
I know this from experience, having ridden my mates one many a time.
The top tube would be longer if it had shorter stays, and it wouldnt feel half as retarded.
last time i checked the rrp for da-bomb freames was 699. (not the DHD specials btw)
a .243 is 699 too, but also has better geo, and rides lighter and easier than you might think.
A dabomb is no easier on your pocket.
$699 huh? I stand corrected on the economics of it then- sounds like I may have just found a good deal on mine.
Was offered a .243 to ride for a couple days, built up with Firefly's, Dice twosix's w Onyx hubs, Azonic Shorty stem w matching DW 1.5" rise bars, Hussefelt cranks and twin roller and bashy and Azonic A frame pedals. So its wasn't a ridiculous build by any means, it felt as strong as nails but just found it to be a bit of a slug that's all. Went for a late night city prowl on it and some dirt sessions at the local DJ's and I dunno, the bike and I just didn't click. It was funny too, because I was so certain it was what I wanted and almost willed to be the best HT I'd ever own if I were going to ride one. The perks of having a friend has a built up frame that I could test ride before buying :wink:
Out of curiousity, what's the weight on the .243 frame :?:
Was offered a .243 to ride for a couple days, built up with Firefly's, Dice twosix's w Onyx hubs, Azonic Shorty stem w matching DW 1.5" rise bars, Hussefelt cranks and twin roller and bashy and Azonic A frame pedals. So its wasn't a ridiculous build by any means, it felt as strong as nails but just found it to be a bit of a slug that's all. Went for a late night city prowl on it and some dirt sessions at the local DJ's and I dunno, the bike and I just didn't click. It was funny too, because I was so certain it was what I wanted and almost willed to be the best HT I'd ever own if I were going to ride one. The perks of having a friend has a built up frame that I could test ride before buying :wink:
Out of curiousity, what's the weight on the .243 frame :?: