Author Topic: 2013 TA XL (Read 7030 times)

Devilock · « **Reply #25 on:** October 12, 2012, 10:06 AM »

Quote from: MaD-RoK on October 12, 2012, 09:58 AM

Fully aware of that dude.....

Not intended to be patronizing.

I suspect their decisions are influenced by money (obviously), growing popularity of OS & the loyalty of Skyway fans/collectors.

QUADROPHENIA · « **Reply #26 on:** October 12, 2012, 10:19 AM »

What BB is it ?

MaD-RoK · « **Reply #27 on:** October 12, 2012, 10:21 AM »

Mid I think?

muttley · « **Reply #28 on:** October 12, 2012, 10:22 AM »

This is the 20" coming out next year.

pickle · « **Reply #29 on:** October 12, 2012, 10:24 AM »

BB is euro Pete

CD17 · « **Reply #30 on:** October 12, 2012, 10:26 AM »

The V Brake mounts have put me right off

Why not put some removable 990s on it if they have to put anything

I think V brake's look wrong on any bike they just seem to look in the way

mattuknc · « **Reply #31 on:** October 12, 2012, 10:30 AM »

I'm happy with the internal headset, euro bb $:-\$ and the v brakes, not so much.
I would have gone down the chrome new school build using the aero seat tube, removable brake mounts (or even fixed under the seat stay). Keep the Skyway touches of old but bring it up to date. And go mid bb.

pickle · « **Reply #32 on:** October 12, 2012, 10:34 AM »

Its a race frame.........how many race frames nowadays have 990 mounts?

muttley · « **Reply #33 on:** October 12, 2012, 10:37 AM »

Its a new school race frame so i guess that why it has the V brake. My ONE race bike had a V on it and was brilliant in the braking department. I know the look of them is kind of toysrus but its what the race bikes have.

Peter J · « **Reply #34 on:** October 12, 2012, 10:37 AM »

I would have thought there'd be a bigger market for a freestyle frame $:-\$

I know BITD they were used for both disciplines

But then I suppose if its N/S geometry it can be rode in a park

Or sat on so you can chat in my case

CD17 · « **Reply #35 on:** October 12, 2012, 10:50 AM »

Quote from: mattuknc on October 12, 2012, 10:30 AM

I'm happy with the internal headset, euro bb $:-\$ and the v brakes, not so much.
I would have gone down the chrome new school build using the aero seat tube, removable brake mounts (or even fixed under the seat stay). Keep the Skyway touches of old but bring it up to date. And go mid bb.

Me too

Because how many people buying them will actually race them

If I was buying a frame to actually race I wouldn't buy one of these

Internal headset, Mid BB & removable 990s

jimwise68 · « **Reply #36 on:** October 12, 2012, 10:53 AM »

BITD a BMX was a BMX and used for anything. Well it was round where i lived. Freestyle bikes were raced on and race bikes could be seen having it around ROM.

I like the V brakes as they actually work much more effectively than a U brake.

Who knows perhaps they will be a cracking race bike when they come out. The original TAs were/are awesome race bikes.

mattuknc · « **Reply #37 on:** October 12, 2012, 10:58 AM »

Quote from: pickle on October 12, 2012, 10:34 AM

Its a race frame.........how many race frames nowadays have 990 mounts?

I appreciate that, and know V brakes are a race bike thing. Would it be too difficult to produce both types?! $:-\$

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #38 on:** October 12, 2012, 11:09 AM »

I would have to disagree with the U Brake not working as well as a V Brake. It depends what U Brake you are using. I use to use DC or Weinmann centre pulls and they work friggin' awesome. It's how you set them up.

Skyway are just on the same band wagon as most. Get them out before the 80's guys get fed up buying BMX (not a debate time Rich

). They should listen to the buyer more than the bank notes. They will still make a huge profit if it's done right

beard1973 · « **Reply #39 on:** October 12, 2012, 11:16 AM »

Quote from: Londonhellboy on October 12, 2012, 11:09 AM

I would have to disagree with the U Brake not working as well as a V Brake.

Your entitled to disagree... but you'd be wrong.

V Brakes provide superior braking.

jimwise68 · « **Reply #40 on:** October 12, 2012, 11:18 AM »

Quote from: Londonhellboy on October 12, 2012, 11:09 AM

I would have to disagree with the U Brake not working as well as a V Brake. It depends what U Brake you are using. I use to use DC or Weinmann centre pulls and they work friggin' awesome. It's how you set them up.

Exactly, with a v brake it doesnt matter which one you use or how you set it up. Just bolt it on, put the cable through and it will stop you on a dime.

Larger leverage equals more power.

MaD-RoK · « **Reply #41 on:** October 12, 2012, 11:19 AM »

So how many of these will be at the gate?

muttley · « **Reply #42 on:** October 12, 2012, 11:21 AM »

People are racing the 24 as its designed for it. The 20 will be the same. OK it's not a full on race machine like your saw at the Olympics but some of those things look down right ridiculous.

MaD-RoK · « **Reply #43 on:** October 12, 2012, 11:22 AM »

I thought the Olympic bikes looked fookin awesome. Just my opinion though.

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #44 on:** October 12, 2012, 11:33 AM »

Quote from: beard1973 on October 12, 2012, 11:16 AM

Quote from: Londonhellboy on October 12, 2012, 11:09 AM
I would have to disagree with the U Brake not working as well as a V Brake.

Your entitled to disagree... but you'd be wrong.

V Brakes provide superior braking.

Like you say, each to their own. I had a u brake on my Haro, stopped on a dime, a u brake on my Schwinn, stopped on dime, a pitbull on my Ripper, stopped on a dime ;-)) Toy

pickle · « **Reply #45 on:** October 12, 2012, 11:39 AM »

like i said before, you're never going to please everyone with anything.

Some will want:

A complete copy of the original
as above but with identifying marks
Totally new school bike
New school copy of original
V brake mounts
No V brake mounts
U brake mounts

Different people will like different things

I think they've done a great job and will definately consider getting one

Julian347 · « **Reply #46 on:** October 12, 2012, 11:55 AM »

I want a TA that I can use as a rider and be able to stop when I want it to.

Can't do either with my '84 TA, so I'm looking forward to to having one that has the look and works as I want it to.

MaD-RoK · « **Reply #47 on:** October 12, 2012, 12:01 PM »

You'll be getting a sponsorship with replies like that Julian!!!

Julian347 · « **Reply #48 on:** October 12, 2012, 12:11 PM »

Quote from: MaD-RoK on October 12, 2012, 12:01 PM

You'll be getting a sponsorship with replies like that Julian!!!

I wish.

I'd settle for a massive discount though.

sparky · « **Reply #49 on:** October 12, 2012, 12:32 PM »

Love the original TA although not sure about those mounts but I guess it depends who they're marketing it at. I don't suppose they'll win all OS hearts but if they're wanting to appeal to the wider audience then what they have done will probably do that.

Anyway, bugger the brakes I remember a sterm look or two from Mum when I used to put the feet to the ground to slow down.

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