Author Topic: 20th Aniversary 2011 Hoffman Condor Frame & Bike (Read 28387 times)

Stodgy · « **on:** September 07, 2011, 04:39 PM »

Hello chaps

There has been a few threads about the new Hoffman 20th Aniversary Condor Frame - and it'll finally be here next week!

Here's the thread to confirm everything and to release the spec!

It is a very limited edition run (36 only in the UK - 12 x 21" Chrome, 12 x 21" Blue, 6 x 20.25" Chrome & 6 x 20.25" Blue) - so be quick if you fancy one.

Available in:

20.25" or 21" Top Tube
Chrome or Postal Blue

Spec:
TT 20.25” & 21”
BB 11.5”
HT 75°
ST 71°
CS 13.7”

Prices are:
Blue = £295
Chrome = £305

There is also going to be a complete Condor Anniversary bike for 2012 (also released next week) at £329.99 (Blue or Black) & £339.99 (Chrome)

Spec:
WEIGHT: 25.6 lbs
FRAME: 20.25" Top Tube with mid bb
FORK: HB 20" with Tapared Legs and 2pc Steerer
PRESSURE BOLT: Low Profile Star Washer
HEADSET: 1 1/8" Threadless
HANDLEBAR: HB 2pc 8.25" Rise
GRIPS: HB Razz Grip
BAR ENDS: Nylon Push Plug
STEM: Blitz Front Load Alloy
FRONT HUB: 36h Alloy Hub, 3/8" Axle
REAR HUB: Cassette with 14mm Axle
SPOKES: 14g
FRONT RIM: Blitz 36h Alloy
REAR RIM: Blitz 36h Alloy
FRONT TIRES: Fit FAF 20x2.2" 65psi
REAR TIRES: Fit FAF 20x2.2" 65psi
BRAKES: Rush with Gray Brake Pads
LEVERS: Rush
CABLES: Standard Straight
CRANKS: 3pc Tubular 175mm Chromo
BOTTOM BRACKET: Mid Sealed Bearing
CHAIN: KMC #410
DRIVER: 9t Driver
SPROCKET: 25t HB Dinky
PEDALS: Wellgo Nylon
SEAT: Blitz Padded Seat/Post Combo
SEAT POST: 25.4mm
SEAT POST CLAMP: Alloy Clamp

GIVE ME A SHOUT ASAP IF YOU WANT EM!

Be quick on the frame.

Cheers
Dave

Dannywhac · « **Reply #1 on:** September 07, 2011, 04:50 PM »

Looks lovely

- would love one of these (as a b-day pressie to meself) but no cashola for 2 weeks.......hmmmm....

Are the frames on the completes different around the seat-stay - seattube area, n the drops? Different metal (not air-grade 4130?)

Stodgy · « **Reply #2 on:** September 07, 2011, 05:37 PM »

The completes are mild-steel and based on the normal entry level bike - they do not use the aftermarket frame.

kev-s · « **Reply #3 on:** September 07, 2011, 09:55 PM »

very nice, have been pestering mr wingham to get one

gobshite · « **Reply #4 on:** September 07, 2011, 10:28 PM »

frame actually looks pretty cool, nice touches from the original condors,

not sure about the mild steel completes though, seems a bit of a lesson in pointlessness,

Stodgy · « **Reply #5 on:** September 08, 2011, 12:44 PM »

Couldn't agree more Joe - I think the complete devalues everything the Condor stands for...and almost makes the anniversary frame less special.

Hey oh, can't win em all.

fugazi · « **Reply #6 on:** September 08, 2011, 02:12 PM »

Agreed as far as the completes are concerned. Also the geometry of the anniversary frame doesn't really scream "Condor", is Mat riding One on vert?

Stodgy · « **Reply #7 on:** September 09, 2011, 01:49 PM »

Yep, we wanted a 74.5 degree headangle!

But Mat fancied a 75 this time round.

Robbo · « **Reply #8 on:** September 13, 2011, 11:21 AM »

Are they releasing matching forks and bars for the frame option Dave?

evamedia · « **Reply #9 on:** September 13, 2011, 04:56 PM »

Quote from: Stodgy on September 09, 2011, 01:49 PM

Yep, we wanted a 74.5 degree headangle!

But Mat fancied a 75 this time round.

Sod the HT, at least they sorted out the ST angle

fugazi · « **Reply #10 on:** September 13, 2011, 06:52 PM »

The seattube angle got more "normal" as the years went on, the last Condors (06 to 09) had a 70 degree seattube

egg · « **Reply #11 on:** October 10, 2011, 08:18 PM »

any news on when the frames are arriving??

Robbo · « **Reply #12 on:** October 13, 2011, 08:16 PM »

Yummy

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Hoffman-Bikes-2012-Condor-20year-Frame-4130-Old-School-BMX-/160662122845?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item256835715d

fugazi · « **Reply #13 on:** October 13, 2011, 08:29 PM »

That is nice, but I can see those huge 4mm thick dropouts giving people problems!

egg · « **Reply #14 on:** October 17, 2011, 01:47 PM »

frame arrived this morning and it's better than i expected

cheers stodgy

my boy had to be in on it

alongside the 92 original

built up and ready to ride

pickle · « **Reply #15 on:** October 17, 2011, 01:58 PM »

fugazi · « **Reply #16 on:** October 17, 2011, 05:44 PM »

Nice

it's bright! Is that the 21"? Stick a pic up of the dropout area if You can Please.

egg · « **Reply #17 on:** October 17, 2011, 08:24 PM »

yeah it's a 21"
i'll get some dropout pics up tomorrow for you

Betty · « **Reply #18 on:** October 17, 2011, 09:46 PM »

Looks nice built up...

Odd choice of TT lengths, 20.25" and 21"... $:-\$

They should have done a 20.5" and 20.75" n all

Liking the 75 degree HT though...

fugazi · « **Reply #19 on:** October 17, 2011, 10:00 PM »

The more I look at these the more I'm liking them

The geo & the thin dropouts was what made Me think Twice about getting the reissue, I was hoping it would have the "normal for a Condor" low 11.25 b/b & 74 h/a etc, as I've noticed the higher b/b's that most frames have nowadays seem to make My back hurt more. I've had to stop riding an S&M at the moment because of this.

fugazi · « **Reply #20 on:** October 17, 2011, 10:19 PM »

Quote from: Glen on October 17, 2011, 10:03 PM

Quote from: fugazi33 on October 17, 2011, 10:00 PM
The more I look at these the more I'm liking them The geo & the thin dropouts was what made Me think Twice about getting the reissue, I was hoping it would have the "normal for a Condor" low 11.25 b/b & 74 h/a etc, as I've noticed the higher b/b's that most frames have nowadays seem to make My back hurt more. I've had to stop riding an S&M at the moment because of this.

Taller bars and a top load stem will sort that out

That's what I thought as well Glen, I've tried 8.6" bars with a top load, spacers, tried different t/t sized frames, I'll be able to open a freakin bike shop soon with all the extra stuff I've got

still it persists, I just don't have the suppleness in My lower back now & I'm sort of hunched over funny & noticed the lower b/b's help with that. Maybe if I can get My butt out & ride more it may free it up a bit but at the moment it's killing Me after about 30 minutes!

fugazi · « **Reply #21 on:** October 17, 2011, 11:14 PM »

Quote from: Glen on October 17, 2011, 10:22 PM

Quote from: fugazi33 on October 17, 2011, 10:19 PM
Quote from: Glen on October 17, 2011, 10:03 PM
Quote from: fugazi33 on October 17, 2011, 10:00 PM
The more I look at these the more I'm liking them The geo & the thin dropouts was what made Me think Twice about getting the reissue, I was hoping it would have the "normal for a Condor" low 11.25 b/b & 74 h/a etc, as I've noticed the higher b/b's that most frames have nowadays seem to make My back hurt more. I've had to stop riding an S&M at the moment because of this.

Taller bars and a top load stem will sort that out
That's what I thought as well Glen, I've tried 8.6" bars with a top load, spacers, tried different t/t sized frames, I'll be able to open a freakin bike shop soon with all the extra stuff I've got still it persists, I just don't have the suppleness in My lower back now & I'm sort of hunched over funny & noticed the lower b/b's help with that. Maybe if I can get My butt out & ride more it may free it up a bit but at the moment it's killing Me after about 30 minutes!

Ride more, and excersize your lower back. Do stretching and warm up properly first. I dont think fractions of an inch lower BBs would make any difference to back pain

Good advice

I do try but when it's ok I tend to forget about looking after it properly! I'm a little overweight at the moment too due to lack of exercise & tablets I'm on which isn't helping. With a lower b/b I sort of feel more in the bike, rather than perched over it if You get what I mean?!

Sorry for the hijack Ian, back to Your Condor! Your littl'un is coming on well

stuntmaster · « **Reply #22 on:** October 18, 2011, 06:56 PM »

Quote from: Robbo on October 13, 2011, 08:16 PM

Yummy

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Hoffman-Bikes-2012-Condor-20year-Frame-4130-Old-School-BMX-/160662122845?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item256835715d

i loved one of those shame you can`t get that here for that price

fugazi · « **Reply #23 on:** November 04, 2011, 11:03 AM »

Dodgy pics but wanted to put this up, these frames have something very special about them!
Cheers Dave at the Radshop for sorting it

Robbo · « **Reply #24 on:** November 04, 2011, 11:09 AM »

Looks lovely, hurry up and get this built as I want to see a completed chrome one!

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