2018 WTP Versus - Eclat Edition

Looks badass especially the paint, is that factory, or your choice of powder coat?

Black Swamp Ghost wrote:

Looks badass especially the paint, is that factory, or your choice of powder coat?

Black Swamp Ghost wrote:

Looks badass especially the paint, is that factory, or your choice of powder coat?

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Thanks man.. it's factory.. and is the reason it's a complete frame and not aftermarket at this point.. if WTP ever puts out a frame I like the finish on more I'll nab it up with some storm forks and just move everything over, but this frames hard to justify replacing

I meant to post this in bike checks.. just figured out how to do that, anyone know how to delete this? I see options to delete pics or edit but not delete the topic

This is the bike check also..

A lot of members have their bikes in both..

I am digging the industrial look...looks very similar to my setup. Just out of curiosity, why did you pick Eclat as a large portion of your build? I really like Eclat parts too, but have had hit-miss experiences with some of their parts (cranks, tires, seats, cranks: love em; bars/forks...meh)

vagabond wrote:

I am digging the industrial look...looks very similar to my setup. Just out of curiosity, why did you pick Eclat as a large ...more

vagabond wrote:

I am digging the industrial look...looks very similar to my setup. Just out of curiosity, why did you pick Eclat as a large portion of your build? I really like Eclat parts too, but have had hit-miss experiences with some of their parts (cranks, tires, seats, cranks: love em; bars/forks...meh)

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Thanks. It started with the wheels set, did a custom wheel set from sourcebmx and they were laced up in Hastings England and I just love them, from there I shopped parts that would stay true to the WTP line and esthetic. So far the major components have been SOLID.. I did get a bad set of aluminum pedals and a vent guard sprocket that was missing the eclat engraving but for the most have been real pleased. I've got a FIT Dugan with all aftermarket US company parts oddessy, rant, merritt, primo, kink, a real mess of parts and its a great bike too.. but this one's a bit more of a project/show bike

I'd love to see some pics taken in the sunlight.. those pictures although great, don't do that paint justice...

Just a zoomed in portion of the one above.. SICK!!

Black Swamp Ghost wrote:

I'd love to see some pics taken in the sunlight.. those pictures although great, don't do that paint justice...

Just a ...more

Black Swamp Ghost wrote:

I'd love to see some pics taken in the sunlight.. those pictures although great, don't do that paint justice...

Just a zoomed in portion of the one above.. SICK!!

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Thanks.. its why I stay with this frame and fork.. old pic here but in good light.. its impossible to catch what it really looks like moving in the sun.. and when I cloud hoes by it blacks out.. the stickers are all black now, so they ghost in the shade and show through in the sun. I'll have to get some better pics

Yeah, that's awesome man ^

My bike is similar in that, it has a clear with a subtle flake, in the sun the colors come out and shift around, in the shade or at night it looks like a regular rawed frame..

Got these Eclat Storm 25mm forks ordered up today.. will post an update once installed

MrTurtle2u wrote:

Got these Eclat Storm 25mm forks ordered up today.. will post an update once installed

MrTurtle2u wrote:

Got these Eclat Storm 25mm forks ordered up today.. will post an update once installed

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Nope.. they came in scratched and with rubbing on one side I wasn't willing to hold onto them.. going right back

Damn that bike is fucking sick, I love the frame. Ive got those eclat tires, theyre literally the best tire ive ever rode, are they treating you good?

shyvy wrote:

Damn that bike is fucking sick, I love the frame. Ive got those eclat tires, theyre literally the best tire ive ever rode, are ...more

shyvy wrote:

Damn that bike is fucking sick, I love the frame. Ive got those eclat tires, theyre literally the best tire ive ever rode, are they treating you good?

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Thanks man! Yeah these tires are SICK but I read they are produced for eclat by maxxis so makes sense I suppose.. I cannot conform 100 percent but they outright say between two pages on eclats site that they outsource to the best for marrow, and when reading on the creature they are direct about it and name maxxis.. hope you learned something about your tires! I got new coda forks today! I'm STOKED had to wait for them to come from Denmark to Oregon USA.. Worth it!

Got some sun today! This frame changes depending angle, and goes black in the shade.. love it!

This setup is magical, good stuff man!

The duo.. this other bikes a fit Dugan with mostly parts I replaced on my wtp.. the fit is my go to for trying new things.. my wtp.. I try not to wreck but will send it on the jumps I know it's seen a few biffs.. I just buy new parts when I bash something.. like brake levers.. I hate chewed up brake levers