tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634965595428261031.post5066577259522607163..comments2024-02-13T10:35:04.139-05:00Comments on SPRFLS: Dirt Don't HurtUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634965595428261031.post-4541236853060331902008-05-15T03:57:00.000-04:002008-05-15T03:57:00.000-04:00I would sell my soul for a chrome holmes with a re...I would sell my soul for a chrome holmes with a reinforced internal headtube. I'm halfway there already though - I had Solid make a custom AA with a 14.75" back end.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15206400810447614982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634965595428261031.post-41743014266811650812008-05-15T01:57:00.000-04:002008-05-15T01:57:00.000-04:00Stickres r 2 hevy for streetStickres r 2 hevy for streetAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634965595428261031.post-58764714716130514612008-05-15T01:01:00.000-04:002008-05-15T01:01:00.000-04:00Yeah they better make that STA count! It shouldn't...Yeah they better make that STA count! It shouldn't be too heavy or else no one will buy it in this twisted world.<BR/>For practical purposes it should weigh about as much as a trls250... they need to bring back the old frame naming system too. It better have 500 next to the STA logo. And fuck modern graphic design, I want the late 90's standard graphics on mine. Standard should at least re-issue/retro the frame decals of that golden era. Hell, I would put them on a Fit. I always get mad when I see old standards with the stickers missing. They look good with them on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634965595428261031.post-71398965925021397852008-05-14T23:52:00.000-04:002008-05-14T23:52:00.000-04:00If the new STA is sub-six I'll be kind of disappoi...If the new STA is sub-six I'll be kind of disappointed. If it's sub-five, I'm going to Iowa with a Louisville Slugger and a box of gila monsters.Russhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03648040810233420802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634965595428261031.post-79072047060739094902008-05-14T23:45:00.000-04:002008-05-14T23:45:00.000-04:00Here's the reason we're getting a gusset on the ne...Here's the reason we're getting a gusset on the new STA(if it ever comes out) and perhaps what may have inspired the title of the latest standard video. Behold, an email written to standard with a response from Rick Moliterno. <BR/><BR/>In response to the post about the new STA:<BR/>> I've been riding an old school STA for 5 years now (pre 1998 dropout<BR/>change)... I don't need a new one just yet, but when the juggernaut<BR/>finally goes it will be time for a new STA. Thought you might want to<BR/>hear my input. I don't like the way the Mark IV looked in comparison to<BR/>previous STA's. Keep the geometry as is, the bike is perfectly<BR/>balanced. The toptube/seatube junction should look more like the old<BR/>one, and with the trend of gussetless Standard frames, I don't care how<BR/>strong the bike is without it, there better be a classic Standard gusset on<BR/>that headtube. That gusset is an icon, and gives the frame identity, it<BR/>would be a huge disappointment to see it go.<BR/>> The dropouts need to be bigger or stronger than on the MARK IV. If I am<BR/>correct it shared the same(or similar looking) drops as the 250s or<BR/>Bullit? If making them bigger is not an option, then you should use a<BR/>scaled down version of the dropouts on the last Lengthy frame, except<BR/>14mm. Sounds indestructible to me. The STA needs to be Stronger Than<BR/>All in every aspect, in an era of scaled down lightweight frames. The new<BR/>STA should be able to withstand years of street abuse, hard grinds and<BR/>flat landings. And please offer a limited run or a special order option<BR/>for chrome plated frames, if at all possible.<BR/>> -David Hsu<BR/>><BR/>David!<BR/>Thank you VERY much for caring enough to give the input! Based on what you<BR/>say it looks as if we share many of the same views as to how the new frame<BR/>will be! The only thing that may be difficult is the chrome plating. We<BR/>have found a supplier that MIGHT work out!<BR/><BR/>Keep your eye on our web site! I am working on this frame now!<BR/><BR/>Respectfully,<BR/>Rick MoliternoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634965595428261031.post-69203428297621050102008-05-14T22:50:00.000-04:002008-05-14T22:50:00.000-04:00s and m = (the best) shit (ever)s and m = (the best) shit (ever)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634965595428261031.post-71788519491196923622008-05-14T16:49:00.000-04:002008-05-14T16:49:00.000-04:00ssnakebite:14.25" is a reasonable compromise betwe...ssnakebite:<BR/><BR/>14.25" is a reasonable compromise between the "modern" 13.75" and the original Dirt Bike 15". A couple bikes are still available with 14.25" stays, but not enough, IMO. We're on the same page, I think.Russhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03648040810233420802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634965595428261031.post-73396920113648978992008-05-14T16:41:00.000-04:002008-05-14T16:41:00.000-04:00alt+printscreen+mspaint is the best/least you can ...alt+printscreen+mspaint is the best/least you can do with flash.<BR/>http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/4458/dirtbikesu0.jpgAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634965595428261031.post-35068904428574619692008-05-14T16:39:00.000-04:002008-05-14T16:39:00.000-04:00as much as i agree with you i think the back end l...as much as i agree with you i think the back end length would be a selling point to some if not most people. little kids, big kids, and full grown adults are going to want to manual and do rear end tricks with it. With so many people used to current rear ends it will be hard for people to adjust to the longer rear end. Unless they are bigger/taller. all in all i totally agree with you but the the back end length is something to be considered updating, maybe longer than average but shorter than it used to be?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634965595428261031.post-91929221649257577592008-05-14T14:25:00.000-04:002008-05-14T14:25:00.000-04:00similarly Standard is bringing back the STA. Only,...similarly Standard is bringing back the STA. Only, it'll have its trademark gusset, unlike the dirtbike. They've already done a custom 250 with the gusset too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634965595428261031.post-73650438143720909912008-05-14T13:18:00.000-04:002008-05-14T13:18:00.000-04:00I think of the Dirt Bike or Holmes being a basic, ...I think of the Dirt Bike or Holmes being a basic, affordable bike—straight-gauge, uncapped chromoly tubing, no frills—that would suit the needs of most riders. Internal/mid is necessary for any frame nowadays, and no one's going to ride a frame with a 15" rear triangle. It seems to retain the spirit of the original Dirt Bike (as far as I can tell) and that's the most important part.Russhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03648040810233420802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634965595428261031.post-73848469034419722132008-05-14T13:10:00.000-04:002008-05-14T13:10:00.000-04:00If it has new geometry and modern stuff like an in...If it has new geometry and modern stuff like an integrated headset and Mid BB and now has seat stay brakes, how exactly is it a Dirtbike? Isnt it a completely new bike with a popular old name?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com