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Entirely logical. If this fellow has backing from Zerode, (or, it's just simply what he's got to use for DS) , and doesn't want / need the gearbox, well a Hanger for a conventional BB is 'it'. I've had a few people want an adaptor for my Pinion frames, so, I'm happy to oblige. Just pay me for it. And, if I am all healed up in time for next years Old Bastards World Championships (again) at Cairns, well, I'll have a Hanger and d\Derailleur gear set up with me, in case my Pinion Carks it, if I don't have a spare Pinion GB at that time. I'll check out WRP for these - I've enough work to do as it is, and if it's sold / is affordable, I'll refer people to them.

I became a fan of her when I heard her words after that prang that gave her that puffy hand - and I daresay a lot of other people are the same. No whining or b**ching - she just got on with things. That she won after that, well, that was impressive. With how little riding she says she's getting in, when she gets more bike time she could be dominant. I hope the youngster is not limited by that hand, this weekend.

Re - the " 'D3' type armour " - I somehow deleted "I Note the" before the 'D3' type Armour. Couldn't get the 'edit' to work...

"Specifically designed AND SOLD for use in BMX racing and Mountain Bike Downhill racing" That "SOLD" leaves things quite open to protest, if any want to go there. Not sure how protective lycra can be - well, I am sure of it's shortcomings - so I'm interested in what variety of materials are being used in terms of protection 'D3' type armour, but I'm thinking of abrasion / tearing, well, everyone will have variations of this, eventually. I've looked at the various DH type Pants with regards to them working better than MX pants with my CTIs I wear, for DH use. They, including some MX pants that are using light weight, stretch type fabrics seem so, so flimsy. And, I well remember the 'Stretch Kevlar' used so many years ago in MX pants, that was utterly crap. I never saw a break down of the suit that Christian Craig used early this year, but it was, I think, One Piece. A lot of ridicule was directed at that, a fair bit of it through (some) peoples view of Craig himself, it has to be noted. This being 2 piece, seems far more practical. But it sure as hell won't be used by many 'Normals' out here, that don't have the finely honed bodies of an Athlete. Me, in something like that, would induce Nightmares, Boys and Girls.............

As a (very) old Metal Melter, I think this might be a great thing for Neko to try, and, perhaps get that 'USP' that is so sought after in MTB circles. As it is, he's got a great, but very conventional frame - this at least is different. Please note : I am in NO Way knocking Neko or his frames - I've followed his frame adventure from the start - he's done well. Though I wish he'd do some 'making' himself. Making things, as in cutting / machining / welding, or, in this case, Bonding, Yourself, is one of the greatest joys! The cost of the 'lugs', may well be offset against the cost of a skilled welder, and any post weld heat treatment and alignment. and machining. Though, there's few things easier for geometry and construction changes than doing a different mitre angle and welding things together. Bonding has been around for decades - well, hundreds of years, in many different forms. Bikes like Suzuki's DR250 and 350 had a bonded swingarm - the 'arms' bonded to the front pivot section. As a precaution, Suzuki did have bolts in place as an added bit of security. Suzuki themselves said the bolts were not really 'that' necessary, but caution won out . I've seen some adventurous ( or unknowing, or risk taking ) individuals run the swingarms without the bolts. . Usually, when the swingarms were being used on 'Specials', like a Street Tracker. This will be interesting - Go Neko!

Well, it looks like their aftermarket availability will be around the same time as the Pinion MGU will have that availability - if that. Bummer in a way, as I have made Shimano EP8 frames, and, think they would not have problems with the 'deeper / higher' top section of the Intra Drive that Mark from ID mentions above. One problem I see with the Intra Drive, is how the RH side case 'wraps' further back around / over the Chainwheel. That Will limit it's fitment on quite a few frames, especially many with a high / forward pivot frames, with an Idler wheel. My frames are like that - well, not that high, but well forward. So, an extra Idler would have to be placed to have the chain go 'back' then forward / up to the original idler. I can of course make a different frame design, but that problem, that Intra Drive have not given thought to, and the (my assumed) aftermarket (and hence, small frame making businesses like mine) availability being near the same as the Pinion, well, my interest in the Intra Drive has lessened, Considerably. But, we'll see how it all pans out, I guess.

The Mongoose Moosegoose returns! Yes, different, but, it's what this brings to me. I can see the 'seatstays' folding under a BIG hit, and, extended steer tubes up to the bars like that induces a bit of fear (better some BMX Bars) in me. I wonder at the gear inches you'd have with that cluster, front chainring and 20" wheels. I think that would need changing for most usage. But you could certainly climb stuff with the inches available. And in an era where 26" wheels are regarded as too 'twitchy', well, 20" brings that feel to new levels. Nonetheless, I quite like it, mainly through my remembrance of the Moosegoose. I fitted 20x 1"3/8 wheels to mine, with a 6 spd rear end when I lived in the city, for a fun, 'hammerable' commuter to get around on. Oh, I'd say quite a few people might be aware of Moulton Bicycles, who've been doing small wheel, suspension bikes for Decades now, but I'm mentioning them for those that Don't know of them. https://www.moultonbicycles.co.uk/ I do love a trellis frame, being addicted to the Triangle as I am.

Frame Only. I haven't gone further into the site than just the specs and price, and it says Frame Only. Perhaps if you go further into the ordering process, it would reveal if that price is for just one 'hanger' fixture for either the 83mm BB, Pinion, or the WRP Gearbox. If you were to be provided all three, well, the price is, well, understandable. With a shock. But, I take it as you have to get a shock yourself. As a multi decade frame maker, I can appreciate the engineering with the Trinity, and, I (sort of) like seeing an OZ company going for what people here call "Dentists Bikes". I can see a Trinity Gravity being a $20,000 + AUD bike, easily, if someone goes for High end products for the rest of the bike. Fair enough - if you've the money, and desire, go for it. I just had a client spend around $13,000 AUD on a "everything the best" Pinion ( with a 83mm BB Hanger, and DHX2 included with the frame) DH build, and that's even with my help in buying some of the major components. The top of the line Specialized E bike here in OZ is around $25,000 AUD, and, people buy them. A fair few people have a fair bit of 'play' money. But "Hand Made" . Other than the TIG welding of the frame, I think there's a heck of a lot of CNCing on the frame. And, that's OK - it's actually brilliant. I love the simple (relatively) steel front end, combined with the Tech made mid and rear end. I'm a Little Old Man that Does Hand make 98% of my frames, and it's a long and difficult process, to do so. I'm just a bit to crook / damaged to do more frames at the moment - part of getting old, and having had a great time getting to 'Old'. Different methods, to make something to meet the same Goal. Either way is fine.

I'd like to try R8 or R10, but, so far the thinnest gauge I've found it in is 2mm - though, I haven't checked for a few months. With it's (listed) properties I'd like to go from, say, the 44.45 x 1.2mm Downtube I currently use, to a .9 gauge. I build for strength, but would love to cut a few grams off my DH frames.

I was surprised - well, my jaw hit the floor when I saw the starters - by such a low entry. It was just dismal. How could it be that low, I do not know. But, congratulations to the medal winners - well, all the participants. I have little interest in XC, being an old DHer and BMXer, but do appreciate how hard it is