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  another new bike? btt
  Author: Kevin     Post Time: 2009/09/30
   
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2009/09/30, user kevinliu has made number 1 times of modification

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neon sent me this born 24" prototype to test. the 26 and 20 born frames will carry over the same tube design. you can't tell from the picture, but the downtube and the seat stays seem to be hydroformed, and have a peculiar shape. it also features a one piece integrated chain stay/bb yoke, which makes the frame incredibly stiff! this frame is perfectly aligned, and was the easiest frame i've ever built up.

still need to lace my neon 24" rims to my hope and neon hubs. the wheels on it right now are just temporary. it has no chain and brakes as of now, but just by playing on it outside of my house for 10 minutes, i can tell that i am going to like this bike a lot. i will write a full review with more pictures and videos once the bike is finished!
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btt
  RE: another new bike?
  Replier: 小漁     Reply Time: 2009/09/30
   
wow...can't wait to read the review...I'm considering purchasing a new 20" bike but I personally prefer 26" tho I might be riding better on a 20" one...This 24" bike could be a better alternative with 26" alike look but actually smaller in size(right?).
btt
  RE: another new bike?
  Replier: mark     Reply Time: 2009/09/30
   
車架呆呆的很像老古董原始的設計, 座椅要換一個薄薄的才會搭, 現在買車的人除了性能還要車子外形好看, 這樣呆呆的會很難賣.
btt
  RE: another new bike?
  Replier: Kevin     Reply Time: 2009/09/30
   
typically, 24" frames aren't made for the same kind of riding as dedicated 26 and 20 trials bikes. the geometry is more suitable for faster moves rather than static ones. the reach of the 24" bike is much shorter than 20 or 26, and the stays are usually longer to store more potential energy for bunny hops. they're not made to ride the same kind of style.
btt
  RE: another new bike?
  Replier: 小漁     Reply Time: 2009/09/30
   
Quote Kevin article-
typically, 24" frames aren'...

er...I then better be riding my 26" and get a 20" later...I was hoping 24" would be simply something between 26" and 20" but it doesn't sound so...

Or it is just the Neon one designed that way and other 24" frames could actualy be something between 26" and 20". The Neon one sounds like more street and dirt jumping oriented.
btt
  RE: another new bike?
  Replier: 攀岩以斯拉     Reply Time: 2009/10/02
   
As I saw from the Internet that some sick trial riders have already changed to BMX riders...
What a change...
btt
  RE: another new bike?
  Replier: Kevin     Reply Time: 2009/10/03
   
Quote 小漁 article-
er...I then better be ridin...
actually, this neon one is probably better for tgs style riding than any of the other frames available. they also have another version that is better for street.

if you want ill sell it to you ;)