Swarf Cycles custom hardtail
5/20/2015 2:06am
Reynolds 853 is a good thing
Chromag Sequence 32t chainring on Sram S1400 crank
custom splatter paint by Alistair Mclean of Fatcreations.
Lovely job!
Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info
Parts
Frame
Other
Swarf Cycles custom frame head angle 66° seat angle 75.5° reach 460mm chainstay 430mm seat tube 430mm bb height 12inches (as recommended by Brant Richards) wheelbase 1184mm
Frame:
Other.
Misc: Swarf Cycles custom frame head angle 66° seat angle 75.5° reach 460mm chainstay 430mm seat tube 430mm bb height 12inches (as recommended by Brant Richards) wheelbase 1184mm
Fork
X-Fusion
Vengeance HLR Coil
Fork:
X-Fusion Vengeance HLR Coil
Headset
Hope
Headset:
Hope
Handlebar
Chromag
Fubars OSX 780mm
Handlebar:
Chromag Fubars OSX 780mm
Grips
ODI
Rogue
Grips:
ODI Rogue
Brakes
Shimano
Zee
Brakes:
Shimano Zee
Brake Levers
Shimano
Zee
Brake Levers:
Shimano Zee
Shifters
SRAM
DoubleTap 9
Shifters:
SRAM DoubleTap 9
Rear Derailleur
Shimano
XT RD-M786
Rear Derailleur:
Shimano XT RD-M786
Cranks
SRAM
X.9
Cranks:
SRAM X.9
Chainrings / Sprocket
Chromag
Sequence
32t
Chainrings / Sprocket:
Chromag Sequence.
Misc: 32t
Bottom Bracket
Hope
Bottom Bracket:
Hope
Chain
KMC
X9.93
Chain:
KMC X9.93
Cassette / Rear Cog
Shimano
CS-HG80
11-34
Cassette / Rear Cog:
Shimano CS-HG80.
Misc: 11-34
Pedals
Straitline
DeFacto
Pedals:
Straitline DeFacto
Front Rim
Spank
Subrosa
Front Rim:
Spank Subrosa
Rear Rim
Spank
Subrosa
Rear Rim:
Spank Subrosa
Hubs
Hope
Pro II EVO
front: Brave Machine Monster Hollow
Hubs:
Hope Pro II EVO.
Misc: front: Brave Machine Monster Hollow
Spokes
Sapim
Spokes:
Sapim
Front Tire
Maxxis
High Roller II
2.3 EXO TR
Front Tire:
Maxxis High Roller II.
Misc: 2.3 EXO TR
Rear Tire
Maxxis
High Roller II
2.3 EXO TR
Rear Tire:
Maxxis High Roller II.
Misc: 2.3 EXO TR
Saddle
Selle Italia
Flite Kevlar
Saddle:
Selle Italia Flite Kevlar
Seatpost
KS
Supernatural
150mm
Seatpost:
KS Supernatural.
Misc: 150mm
Seatpost Clamp
Chromag
Seat QR
Seatpost Clamp:
Chromag Seat QR
General Info
General Info
Model Year
2015
Model Year:
2015
Intended Use
Trail / All-Mountain
Intended Use:
Trail / All-Mountain
Weight
31 lb 11.9 oz (14400 g)
Weight: 31 lb 11.9 oz (14400 g)
Additional Info
The frame was made by Adrian Bedford of Swarf Cycles.
Paint is by Alistair Mclean of Fatcreations.
Fillet brazed throughout
Reynolds 853 dzb top and down tubes
Reynolds 631 44mm head tube
Seamless 4130 seat tube compatible with 30.9mm seat posts
Columbus rear triangle
73mm BB shell
142x12 dropouts
Geometry is custom (sagged numbers):
head angle 66°
seat angle 75.5°
reach 460mm
chainstay 430mm
seat tube 430mm
bb height 12inches (as recommended by Brant Richards)
wheelbase 1184mm
In terms of the ride, my only real reference is the Ragley Bagger 288, which I had before. And this is miles better in every way, except compliance.. 
Additional Info:
The frame was made by Adrian Bedford of Swarf Cycles.
Paint is by Alistair Mclean of Fatcreations.
Fillet brazed throughout
Reynolds 853 dzb top and down tubes
Reynolds 631 44mm head tube
Seamless 4130 seat tube compatible with 30.9mm seat posts
Columbus rear triangle
73mm BB shell
142x12 dropouts
Geometry is custom (sagged numbers):
head angle 66°
seat angle 75.5°
reach 460mm
chainstay 430mm
seat tube 430mm
bb height 12inches (as recommended by Brant Richards)
wheelbase 1184mm
In terms of the ride, my only real reference is the Ragley Bagger 288, which I had before. And this is miles better in every way, except compliance..
5/20/2015 2:06am
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