Author Topic: Frame & Forks - Those Quirky Design Features That You Loathe (Read 3185 times)

Retrodan72 · « **on:** October 11, 2016, 08:19 PM »

I thought I'd ask the question to run in line with this thread, where we've all stated what gets our juices flowing with various frame sets:
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,188628.0.html

Ok, so loathe is a strong word, but what features that have been designed really put you off any frames. For me, the one that sticks out in my mind is the Curtis Freestyler, those rear standers. I loved the frame when I first saw it in 2008, but those standers look awful IMHO.

So what about you guys?

Let's try and avoid Burner bashing here too.

dinglem · « **Reply #1 on:** October 11, 2016, 10:45 PM »

I know they are popular/iconic and well liked but I really dislike the look of the Quadangle.

When they have an attempted 'top tube' (if you can call it that) pad on as well, it looks like somebody has tried to lay a tarpaulin over a scaffolding accident.

oldscool · « **Reply #2 on:** October 11, 2016, 10:53 PM »

That stupid slingshot thing with wire for a frame.

griff · « **Reply #3 on:** October 11, 2016, 11:25 PM »

Quote from: dinglem on October 11, 2016, 10:45 PM

I know they are popular/iconic and well liked but I really dislike the look of the Quadangle.

When they have an attempted 'top tube' (if you can call it that) pad on as well, it looks like somebody has tried to lay a tarpaulin over a scaffolding accident.

I love the look of a naked quad, but agree with a pad on it looks wrong IMO

deeman · « **Reply #4 on:** October 11, 2016, 11:48 PM »

I actually like the rear standers on the Curtis Dan as they are at 45 degrees and actually look like they would work when the bike is in the air...I do loathe the flat hoop type standers though...useless for anything other than infinity rolls! Oh, and high fork pegs....horrible to use.
Fook it I will be the first to bash Burners other than the Aero Pro......I LOATHE the standard Mk2 frame!

Dark Diggler · « **Reply #5 on:** October 12, 2016, 06:45 AM »

Any frame and any fork that has 24" tuffs attached, or even leaned against.

pickle · « **Reply #6 on:** October 12, 2016, 07:14 AM »

Quote from: Dark Diggler on October 12, 2016, 06:45 AM

Any frame and any fork that has 24" tuffs attached, or even leaned against.

agreed

dinglem · « **Reply #7 on:** October 12, 2016, 07:21 AM »

Quote from: Dark Diggler on October 12, 2016, 06:45 AM

Any frame and any fork that has 24" tuffs attached, or even leaned against.

Whereas I quite like them. In fact I don't really like cruisers on spokes. (That fit chick on the Skyway has a lot to answer for).

For reference...

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bodamus · « **Reply #8 on:** October 12, 2016, 08:43 AM »

Hutch Trickstar II nasty
Rear standers on an Aero Reflex and Hutch Trickster spoil the look of the frames for me.
MCS Mantis frames.
VDC Chimp frame horrid.

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 12, 2016, 09:08 AM »

Defo with you there on the Trick Star II frame, horrible looking thing.

I don't actually mind the design of the rear standers on the Reflex, it looks like some thought had gone into it at least. There are some really 'rushed' looking standers out there, that GHP of McQueen's for a start (not knocking your bike personally mate).

fugazi · « **Reply #10 on:** October 12, 2016, 10:09 AM »

Those daft L shaped dropout/standers that were on the sport & master frames.

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 12, 2016, 10:40 AM »

Quote from: fugazi on October 12, 2016, 10:09 AM

Those daft L shaped dropout/standers that were on the sport & master frames.

Agreed, put me off either of those 2, so went for the FST.

factory pilot · « **Reply #12 on:** October 12, 2016, 12:27 PM »

Quote from: Retrodan72 on October 12, 2016, 10:40 AM

Quote from: fugazi on October 12, 2016, 10:09 AM
Those daft L shaped dropout/standers that were on the sport & master frames.

Agreed, put me off either of those 2, so went for the FST.

Got to agree ... And I love a haro .. They don't really add anything aesthetically do they... $:-\$

Weirdly I do like the Trickstar 2 ... Maybe it's because I like to go against the grain .. Damien has one and I was telling him what an underrated Classic it was on the Southport ride ...
I like the graphics on the decals too... It's an insane frame but if you want different then that's the frame for you

portypaul · « **Reply #13 on:** October 12, 2016, 12:59 PM »

The mongoose moosegoos. It's like something a clown would ride in the circus. Horrible bike

factory pilot · « **Reply #14 on:** October 12, 2016, 01:00 PM »

What's not to like?
Rare, exotic and cheap ! .. And Hutch!

Now these are fugly and mostly useless

"Standing Gear" Forks ...

No thanks ... And I love SE stuff!

bodamus · « **Reply #15 on:** October 12, 2016, 01:16 PM »

Agreed I should have added Standing Gear Forks to my list.

Monk_Wally_Honk · « **Reply #16 on:** October 12, 2016, 03:26 PM »

Any 'luggage rack' style freestyle platforms. i, cw, meteorlite etc.

deeman · « **Reply #17 on:** October 12, 2016, 04:29 PM »

Quote from: fugazi on October 12, 2016, 10:09 AM

Those daft L shaped dropout/standers that were on the sport & master frames.

Yep, they are rubbish to use...and ugly...I much prefer the gen 1,2 and 3's

pickle · « **Reply #18 on:** October 12, 2016, 05:00 PM »

Standing gear, you take the best OS forks ever and make them look shyte

fischflo · « **Reply #19 on:** October 12, 2016, 05:34 PM »

...agree, they made them crepuscular

That Aeroyal ....nasty....little....spoiler..... yuck

58 delray · « **Reply #20 on:** October 13, 2016, 12:49 PM »

Freestyle frames, they are all ugly, much prefer the clean lines of a Race frame.

CustardLips · « **Reply #21 on:** October 13, 2016, 03:34 PM »

Not keen on them Diamond Back forks with the double drop outs.... don't see the point.

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #22 on:** October 13, 2016, 03:46 PM »

I agree with the double dropouts. I don't like the trickstar 2 either. Sorry TS2 lovers out there. I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the VDC changa yet. I love it, but i know it's a design that splits opinion...

pickle · « **Reply #23 on:** October 13, 2016, 03:48 PM »

That Big Tube thingy, looks like a cheap old scafold thing

chrisv39 · « **Reply #24 on:** October 13, 2016, 05:04 PM »

Apart from the original Haro Freestyler I'm not keen on most freestyle bikes, too many things welded on and sticking out all over the place. Agree with the Big Tube too especially the forks.

Author Topic: Frame & Forks - Those Quirky Design Features That You Loathe (Read 3185 times)

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