And now for something totally different

[Rob H]

My latest toy, not going to say much about it other than it was hand made for me by a little bike frame builder in Frome, you'll either get it and appreciate it for what it is or not understand it.

 

[Buzzsaw]

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Nice. The two lads of BTR have good reputation for building some fine frames and have good feedback in the MTB press. Love the gusset braces!

 

[jonnyboy666]

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i have absolutely no use for these style of bikes . . . but . . . i like them. i also like the look of their new design the "pinner"

 

[Rob H]

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The two lads of BTR have good reputation for building some fine frames and have good feedback in the MTB press.

Their workmanship and customer service are first class.

 

[Rob H]

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i have absolutely no use for these style of bikes . . . but . . . i like them. i also like the look of their new design the "pinner"

It's not a bike for the masses but wow is it fun.

I quite like the Pinner as well and will definitely consider one if I ever need to replace my Five.

 

[letmetalktomark]

I do get it and I don't get it.

The bit I don't get is why you wouldn't have gone with dropper post comparability. Sure you can get 27.2 posts but everyone knows that the best come in 30.9 or larger ;-)

 

[stevet1]

I would guess becuase its going to be winched up to the top, then pause for a breath, drop the seat using the QR and hammer all the way down. Dropper posts only useful when you're doing a lot of undulating stuff.
Bikes looking very nice. I need some of those straitline pedals I think.

 

[Rob H]

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I went for a 27.2mm seat post as that's what all my other bikes have and I had a couple spare in ny parts box. As Steve says there's not much benefit to be gained from a dropper on a bike that is predominantly pushed or trailer up hill.

 

[konaben82]

looks awesome!

loving the blue black and gold colour theme going on there!

looking forward to seeing it with a front wheel!

 

[superstu]

I think I get it. Interested in some more photos fully built.