[quote=halbritt]
Nah. I know some local dudes that are good, cheap, and reliable. (Maas Brothers) I also know some other dudes that are mediocre, hella cheap, and unreliable.[/quote]
Tarck groupbuy? Option 2 is the only option then
I’d be into gloss black with magenta fork and hi viz decals
or hi viz fork and magenta decals
either way
If I could justify another bike I’d be all over this frame set in a sec. No matter what colour-way!
Fuck.
Did I miss info on fork rake/trail?
The geo has not been posted.
@blakey yes.
[quote=BradenCBC]This is the generic response to everyone who has emailed so far…
Pricing should be set by the end of the week.
First order delivered in about 12 weeks.
Second order sometime after that.
Tarckbros can get in on either order.
Will do Tarck color in full magenta or high-vis yellow… maybe both. Might change price might not. Should know this for sure shortly.
Once I have frame/fork price set I’ll take deposits. I’m going to make it easy and just take $100 for a place in line and then whatever comes adds up to be 50% once a hard delivery date is set. Balance will be due at time of shipping.
I’ll work up build kit prices either later this week or next depending on how much time I can spend hiding from customers at the bike shop.
I am taking your advise and offering a Shimano build.
The three builds will be Apex, 105, Force.
I will release geometry the same time as pricing.
It sounds like Elephant will be able to front load 1-2 frames as prototypes so I can get a ride on one to make sure nothing is wonky before the full order happens.
Sizes will be 48, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62 possibly something smaller than 48 if someone asks for it. It would have 26" wheels for the largest number of tire options.
I think that covers MOST questions for now.
More to come soon.
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Just replied to all your emails with an email that really does not answer the most important questions.
Also I’m really overwhelmed with the response from you guys… I’m really excited that our little project resonates with so many of you.
And this coming together has really gotten me excited about future projects. In the not too distant future I’m looking forward to releasing a proper racing hardtail with this:
[quote=bradencbc]Also I’m really overwhelmed with the response from you guys… I’m really excited that our little project resonates with so many of you.
And this coming together has really gotten me excited about future projects. In the not too distant future I’m looking forward to releasing a proper racing hardtail with this:
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Want
If I wasn’t already all in on the Charge build…
Do you need graphic design help for the decals? Or do you have that handled?
How terrible or awesome would a mismatched magenta frame/hi-via fork look? Really not sure which I would prefer, but I’m leaning toward magenta. I have an old trek antelope in hi-via with splatter if I ever want it back from my aunt.
We’re covered on the graphic end. My primary partner in this adventure does that stuff as his day job and is most of the driving force behind the CBC website and it’s look. Going a different direction with things on this and I don’t want to jinx things by giving away too much too soon. I will say I doubt too many people are going to be scraping the decals off.
i think tarck wants go like this:
- sweet bike
- bradens shop to prosper
- ???
- profit
TC: I budget every month using cash and envelopes (envelope for utilities, rent, entertainment, vacations, etc)
Last night, Ashley comes to the balcony where I’m enjoying a glass of bourbon. Looking at me ever so sweetly, she calmly asks,
“What the fuck is an endpoint and why are we saving so much money for it?!”
I replied, after a good swallow, “Cause I’m getting the Force build.”
God bless separate bank accounts.
Lol- nice work, Scott
Yeah. Need some of this.
[quote=Bahamontes]
I replied, after a good swallow, “Cause I’m getting the Force build.”
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BWAHAHAHAHA
[quote=wintrotta][quote=Bahamontes]
I replied, after a good swallow, “Cause I’m getting the Force build.”
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BWAHAHAHAHA[/quote]
Yeah, that rules.
I’m imagining the pitch getting higher as that sentence goes on.