i just started back out, but I am determined to land a hop whip. I'm not sure what it is about the trick but thats the one for me.

I think just the emblem on the head tube looks legit; minimalist but awesome.

I gotcha, no offense taken! I'm just so anxious to get out and ride this fucking thing!

that's a fair point - hence my "over thinking it" comment

thanks - yes, my BB also took a lot of convincing from my rubber mallet... Also, I think the hub+guards is definitely less than a 1/4" inch wider than the width of the rear dropouts - my main concern wasn't the frame, it was the compression on the rear ... more »

I'm glad you replied because I've had similar issues with my build; except for the fork, I ordered a custom Pitchfork that I needed to accommodate a 14mm axle, fit like a (snug) glove. I'll try to get a pic tonight when I get home.

thats a wonderful business model... like i said, it really sucks because they have a great friggin website, and the people who work there are genuinely nice and very helpful when you get on the phone with them...

I've made 3 orders with Dans in the past month - the first was a massive order for basically everything on a bike except for the frame, had to follow up with them after about a week to see what was going on, apparently the bars I ordered were not in ... more »

has anyone ever tried using Ren Wax on these raw frames? I know its popular with knife collectors and stuff, just wondering if any here has experience coating their frame with it here...

Thanks Dude - really appreciate the response! I am 6' and am looking at a 21" TT frame. Some of the parts listed in your reply weren't on my radar but I'll definitely be checking them out!