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Marauder // Back in Black with 1x11 and SS Option.

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Huntsman // Ti Prototype No. 1

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Marauder // Ti Prototype No. 2

[DCT]

Kris,

What's different about the prototype? Is that Ti?

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Kris,

What's different about the prototype? Is that Ti?

Correct regarding Ti. I have 4 planned. I'll build each one identically geometry and fit wise but change tube diameters to see how that effects ride quality, stiffness, etc.

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[Gattonero]

Correct regarding Ti. I have 4 planned. I'll build each one identically geometry and fit wise but change tube diameters to see how that effects ride quality, stiffness, etc.

Stop there.
I don't need another bike! (well, not right now )

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Stop there.
I don't need another bike! (well, not right now )

There will be two Huntsman's and two Marauder SS with option for 1x11. All the same except I change tubing O.D.'s in a few key spots. I'll ride these hard for well over a season when they are finished. From there, I'll most likely then do a 3rd Huntsman and 3rd Marauder SS with 1x11 option. All of this is to develop a process and methodology for the material and my own work space / set up. The only way to do that is to build bikes and then test them. From there I have a small group I may open up to so I have a handful of bikes beneath other riders in very different conditions. Once everything is ironed out and I'm confident that everything is up to the level it needs to be, that's when I'll open things up to clients. A slow but necessary process that will not be rushed.

[Bewheels]

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Clicking on these links should be mandatory. The content is incredible!!!

Kris had posted it before but after you look at those photos you may want to see what this guy is riding Golden Saddle Rides: 44 Bikes 27.5+ Rigid MTB – Ryan Wilson | The Radavist.

I'll post it again just because it's an awesome bike... Full build set here.

[Gattonero]

You could have made the DT in s/st with two points (one at the top, one at the bottom) top put in/tap out fuel for the stove.
I do remember a Ti bike who had the forks blades made to keep meths or other fuel.

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You could have made the DT in s/st with two points (one at the top, one at the bottom) top put in/tap out fuel for the stove.
I do remember a Ti bike who had the forks blades made to keep meths or other fuel.

In steel it's not so practical - I'd have to make some sort of sealed liner of some sort that was captured inside the tube. It already had a lot going on. We did not talk about this actually as he had a different method of carrying fuel I believe. Also having done a lot of backpacking there would have to be some sort of transfer system you had with you to fill the DT with white fuel from it's origin which means more gear to carry.

In Ti that's a cool idea I admit. When I make myself a Ti fat bike.. I may have to do that. I'm also thinking one of the Ti Marauders is configured a bit more for bike packing (extra bottle mount on the DT and/or DT has a ports for fuel.

[Gattonero]

I'm sure is not a 5 minutes job. Probably would involve brazing a disc to seal the ends, before the tubes are tacked together.
But although it would be a part without structural function, I don't know how good is this with the steel gauge you've chosen. Being Tig welded I assume you don't use long butted sections so I may well be talking rubbish

As far as filling such an integrated canister, an funnel can be done with tin foil or anything else, or one can carry a small funnel (like the ones used for spirits) certainly smaller than a bottle of fuel.
IMO it's just a good idea to take advantage of all that space "inside" the frame. I.e. I can't help thinking how neat is the Brompton Tool Kit that goes inside their mainframe

Yet, if I was out on a long trip, would consider a multi-fuel stove: outdoor there's almost always wood to be used, and a small stove needs a surprisingly small amount of twigs to boil 2 cups of water

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WTB sent me a pair of their Riddler TCS 45mm Tires // First impressions after the jump...

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Want.

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Testing Resolve // Preservation by Bike

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Want.

Want terrain on which to ride such a bike. Then want bike too!

[Gattonero]

Me too, I'd love to ride more than 1 mile without having to stop and open a gate.
Open land is up north, Scotland, if you can cope with the rain.

[dogrange]

Me too, I'd love to ride more than 1 mile without having to stop and open a gate.
Open land is up north, Scotland, if you can cope with the rain.

I just need to move back to Montana . . .