The Unicorn 14
| Parts | Brand | Model | Additional info |
| Frame | Other | Marino Bikes | Custom Steel 130mm Singlepivot FS29 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Shock | DVO | Topaz T3 Air | 210x50mm |
| Fork | RockShox | Pike rc | 140mm with Vorsprung Luftkappe, and if needed "re-shimed" Charger-damper.. |
| Headset | Other | Marino Oilslick | EC44 Straight Tube |
| Handlebar | Nukeproof | Sam Hill Signature | 780 mm, 38mm rise |
| Stem | Other | Brand-X 40mm | |
| Grips | Ergon | Ge1 | |
| Brakes | TRP | Slate T4 | |
| Brake Levers | TRP | Slate T4 | |
| Shifters | Shimano | xt | |
| Front Derailleur | ------- | ||
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano | SLX Shadow + | 11 speed |
| Chainguide | OneUp Components | Bash Guide ISCG05 | |
| Cranks | Shimano | SLX M7000 | |
| Chainrings / Sprocket | Shimano | SLX M7000 | 32T |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano | SLX | |
| Chain | Shimano | SLX M7000 | |
| Cassette / Rear Cog | Other | Sunrace CSMX8 | 11-42 |
| Pedals | Xpedo | GFX | |
| Front Rim | Spank | Oozy Trail 345 | |
| Rear Rim | Spank | Oozy Trail 345 | |
| Hubs | DT Swiss | DT 350 | |
| Spokes | Sapim | Race | |
| Front Tire | Schwalbe | Magic Mary EVO 2.35 Addix Soft | |
| Rear Tire | Maxxis | Aggressor WT 2.5 Exo Dual | |
| Saddle | Other | Superstar Components | |
| Seatpost | Brand-X | Ascend XL Dropper | 150mm drop w remote |
| Seatpost Clamp | Other | Marino Edt |
| General Info | ||
| Model Year | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Riding Type | Trail / All-Mountain | |
| Weight | 32 lb 12.9 oz (14880 g) | |
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themountain
6/7/2018 8:56 AM
15kg..?? I rather doubt that with the parts you listed!
bizutch
5/23/2018 11:16 AM
"They have the golden arches. We have the golden arcs. Their buns have sesame seeds. Our buns have none."
jason.west.750
5/20/2018 5:47 PM
Dig the colors!
larsowe
5/22/2018 1:53 AM
Yeah, it was originally planed to go turquoise and orange, but my 12 year old daughter talked me over to go for turquoise and purple, together with the name... Who haven't dreamed of riding a unicorn... :D
Mr Marino was really good to have to deal with regarding the painting, even let me choose my own letterdesign and headbadge!!
ccolagio
5/20/2018 11:27 AM
wow crazy. marino has come a long long way from the old days of making street trials frames. nice to see them keep progressing and getting better.
larsowe
5/22/2018 1:47 AM
Yes, he's making really nice frames. You just have to be patient when communicating with him (about 4 weeks) as Mr. Marino have so many framebuilds going on.
I stated all parameters in a table, highlighting every parameters in concern at the moment. A little stiff but in the end it was worth it :D Just need to mention that the main reason that the "pre-build chat" took so long time, was because that I change a lot of parameters forth and back (several times...) but Marino always suggested me what would work and what would NOT work. He's the best!
larsowe
5/20/2018 7:04 AM
Thanks for the nice feedback!
It got exactly like I wanted it go be, except for the orange grips (I was planning for some more orange but ran out of cash...) will try to replace them with some black later on). But it rides like a charm to :D
Big Bird
5/19/2018 8:21 AM
Looks like an SWD/Bicycle Industries. And that's not an insult. Nice.
larsowe
5/22/2018 2:06 AM
Thx! SWD/Bicycle Industries, who is that?
Big Bird
5/22/2018 7:57 AM
Steven Westly Delay/SWD was a frame builder from California who made steel DH frames. After his death, Hank Matheson took over and eventually moved shop and renamed it Bicycle Fabrications. There was a recent mention of him on Vital about his new suspension patent similar to switch infinity. The thin steel tubed construction and joining style of Mr Marino is very similar as dictated by the materials.
larsowe
5/23/2018 2:08 AM
Cool! Yes there is certainly some similarity's
iceman2058
5/19/2018 7:26 AM
Bike of the Day May 19, 2018!
larsowe
5/22/2018 1:39 AM
Thx man!! :D
Marr
5/18/2018 10:35 PM
Nice!!