Zanconato

[Jason Musgrave]

Mike - I might have missed this somewhere, but are your cross rings available yet?

[zank]

Mike - I might have missed this somewhere, but are your cross rings available yet?

Hi Jason,
I'm just starting to get product from the vendor for the first run. These are all pre-sold at this point. We will start working on getting another PO going once the first run is totally done, but I don't know what the timing will be like. I'll keep you guys posted for sure!
Mike

[zank]

Hey Mike,

How's the baby? Or preparations for the baby, can't remember when you guys are due.

I'll start saving my pennies for a geared HT 29er to match my CX frame. I see you have two SS frames in the pipeline, what's pricing going to look like on 29ers? I'll be in touch when the Mrs. Lets me spend money on bikes again.

What tubes are you using? What would you use for a big fella like me?

Zach

Hi Zach,
Sweet! Thank you! I'm still working on pricing and such, but I'll let you guys know as soon as I have it nailed down. I've been using True Temper for the front triangles and Deda for the stays. That's been working out very well. I'll have more details as I get things dialed in. As with the other bikes, I'd pick tubes based on you and the design of the frame. I won't be chasing weight with the mountain bike frames. I will want them to last. That means a heavier gauge down tube and top tube in most cases. Those long 29er forks put a lot of stress on a frame.
Thanks again!
Mike

[WayneJ]

Mike,

Thanks again for going WAY out of your way to conduct the basic cyclocross clinic for my daughter's team last night. The feedback was excellent and the girls promise to practice the fundamental routines you demonstrated. The simplicity of the technicques, the careful blend of just enough words followed by hands-on practise was perfect. You're an excellent teacher. To take time out of your busy schedule to help others and expect nothing in return shows your true character and your love for the sport. Thanks for that.

If anyone out there is on the fence about who to buy their next frame from, look no further than Mike Zanconato. He rides bikes, knows what works and what doesn't - and most importantly gives much to the cycling community and asks so little from it.

I can't wait to get my new frame from Mike - The Baller Special
Get in line now while the line is still short-ish and while you're at it .. pickup some of Zanc's jewel-like cross chainrings and the nice FMB tires.

[zank]

It was my pleasure, Wayne!! Taylor was really picking it up, and Jordan is already crushing it. Sorry I had to bug out in such a hurry. It was great seeing you guys!

[allerge99]

Looks like Molly Cameron is using some new rings at crossvegas tonight.

[Chousen One]

Hi Jason,
I'm just starting to get product from the vendor for the first run. These are all pre-sold at this point. We will start working on getting another PO going once the first run is totally done, but I don't know what the timing will be like. I'll keep you guys posted for sure!
Mike

Man they are looking great and showing up all over the place! MAKE SOME MORE SO US SLOW TO PULL THE TRIGGER FOLK CAN GET IN ON THE AWESOMENESS!!

[kpomtb]

A question about the Hammer/Nail thread. Would it have been possible to replace the single tube that was dented?

[zank]

A question about the Hammer/Nail thread. Would it have been possible to replace the single tube that was dented?

Good question. There are a few things in play here. The fit up with Max is very finicky in both the lugs and BB. A round-tubed frame would have been easier to do a tube replacement on. There's a higher probability of damaging other areas of the frame doing the Max tube replacement. Now, had this been a repair on a used frame, there's not really much to lose if the tube replacement means possibly prolonging the life of the frame. On a new frame, however, I wouldn't replace a tube. For me, an accident like that means starting over. Steve brought up a possible option in the other thread to avoid scrapping the frame if this had been a smooth dent and had these lugs not been in such short supply. But this dent also had a nasty gash in it from the cutter, so filling and smoothing wouldn't have been an option in this case.

Short answer: depends. :-)

[kpomtb]

Thanks for the reply. I knew tube replacement was done in some repair situations, but there are always more considerations than it seems like at first glance.

[zank]

My pleasure!

[davids]

Wow. That solution wasn't easy or expeditious. And it's gotta be costing Zank days of productivity (and income...) But it guarantees that the bike will be up to Zank's usual standards.

Kudos, Mike. That's the kind of integrity that we should all have.

[zank]

I'm not shy about scrapping a bike if things aren't going well. It makes me ill at the time, but I sleep better at night.

[zank]

A huge thank you to Rich and the gang at House Industries for the killer font!!

House Industries - Blog - Cast United

[bryand]

Just a design guy opinion, but I think you'd have some great looking decals & head tube decoration using that united sans regular stencil font! A big bold Z on the headtube / seat tube with a small zanc below it like they have the U / united as a header on their webpage. They're a really great company to work with!

[Lionel]

The "Cobble monster" is the nickname Zank gave to my new bike. I just received the fedex box in CA and will bring this back home next week to build it up for Paris Roubaix April 1st.

Built with OOS tubing and SaxMax lugs with a Max Fork.

I'm pretty excited!

[e-RICHIE]

The "Cobble monster" is the nickname Zank gave to my new bike. I just received the fedex box in CA and will bring this back home next week to build it up for Paris Roubaix April 1st.

Built with OOS tubing and SaxMax lugs with a Max Fork.

I'm pretty excited!

nice UOS proportions atmo.
enjoy the ride.

[gggross]

The "Cobble monster" is the nickname Zank gave to my new bike. I just received the fedex box in CA and will bring this back home next week to build it up for Paris Roubaix April 1st.

Built with OOS tubing and SaxMax lugs with a Max Fork.

I'm pretty excited!

I can understand why you'd be excited - so cool.

[fixednwinter]

The "Cobble monster" is the nickname Zank gave to my new bike. I just received the fedex box in CA and will bring this back home next week to build it up for Paris Roubaix April 1st.

Built with OOS tubing and SaxMax lugs with a Max Fork.

I'm pretty excited!

WOW!!! Like the combination of the OOS tubes and MAX fork. Great choice in colours too. Red & grey are a fine combination.

[Saab2000]

Damn..... There will be another Zanconato in my future, that's for sure. I haven't ridden mine in a few months and I miss it.

That is one hot bike and I expect to see it in Quinson.