Comments on: OS Bikes Blackbuck: On Test

By: Guitar Ted

Guitar Ted — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:45:23 +0000

neener-niner: The frame and rigid fork are done up in Taiwan. It was described to me as the “go-to” factory for 29″ers there. Apparently several steel 29″ers come out of this particular factory there.

Mark Slate picked the size most likely to sell. He told me if the bikes sell through he has plans for a smaller size on the drawing boards.

By: neener-niner

neener-niner — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:13:33 +0000

The bike really is sweet! Hmm, I wonder what I can sell off to afford one of these things?

Where are they made? The one size thing is kinda strange though???

asta lumbego,

By: captain bob

captain bob — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 02:32:41 +0000

the pics don’t do it justice. In person it looks even better. the thought process on this frame fixed every problem I had a with a bike that can be single speed or geared. When single, you would never know it could be geared. very nice indeed.

By: Guitar Ted

Guitar Ted — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:02:20 +0000

MMcG: Right, I believe that is correct.

NHNiner: The frame, EBB, and seat collar weighed 5.6lbs on my digital scale.

By: NHNiner

NHNiner — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:37:22 +0000

GT - Can you weigh that frame for me before you build it up? Thanks!

By: Desert9r

Desert9r — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:18:58 +0000

Very well thought-out design! Thank god a hangar was included, can’t wait for the ide results.

By: MMcG

MMcG — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:14:46 +0000

Cool. I’ll be interested to see how that chainstay mounted disc brake mount holds up over time. Will it restrict the type of brakes you can use on it? It is cool lookin and I think that has to be one of the longest offset (non-custom) rigid forks out on the market right now right?

By: Guitar Ted

Guitar Ted — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:48:53 +0000

neener-niner: Yeah…..I can see your concern. I think the idea is that the bottom part of the shell gets drawn into the rest of the EBB by the bolts. There is a lot of support there, so I think it isn’t too big a deal. Besides, as I mentioned, old tandems have utilized this very same approach with no ill affects. I think it should be fine, but we’ll find out.

The size would be much like alot of folks 20″ rigs, although I would venture some folks that fit 18″ frames may want to take a look too. It’s got something just above a 24 inch long effective top tube length. I’ll double check it later.

By: neener-niner

neener-niner — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:20:15 +0000

That is a pretty sweet rig! I can’t wait to hear how she rides.

The placement of the EBB slot and bolts is a little strange though. I would think that the chainstay joints might be more susceptible to cracking with the slot that close to them, plus the added stress of the bolts tugging at the welds.

What sizes does it come in?

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 06:00:01 +0000

Looking forward to reading your take on it. Nice pick up!