Fat Chance Kickstarter

[Ollie]

I did think of getting one in the foreseeable future if the price went down a bit and they looked good.
Seems like that money is safe in my wallet.

 

[sinnerman]

Re: Re:

I'm not buying one and in no way a FAT fan.

But the rigid forks look shite, rest of the frame looks fine just like any other. You can't see any detail to see if any 'fat' features have been kept. (Bullet tip dropout for example)

Why not design the fork to move with the technology is well and use and design a wider cool looking crown with a tapered steerer? Would look much better.

Still it's a first attempt, many more to go hopefully.

I hope he sees the comments from customers/fans etc and takes note.

Unless he really does think we are still spotty teenagers who are blinded by cool marketing. Hopefully he has realised that the market is totally different today as is the customers expectation.

 

[WWC]

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Not ok on an Appolo, on a Fat nothing short of shocking.

You're paying for an eligant solution through bespoke design and engineering.

Be better...

 

[Rod_Saetan]

That Retrotec is awesome - the day I have the spare cash for a modern custom MTB frame I'm going to Curtis.

 

[Ollie]

Even though I didn't plan on buying one from Chris' first batch built.
It's kind of upsetting to see the finished result after all of this excitement and hype which has been going on over Fat coming back.

 

[M-Power]

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Despite being a Fatista...I have to say...its missed the mark aesthetically from the front. Front facing gussets on the fork...and huge crown/tyre gap :facepalm: not to mention previous points already made. Needs a rethink imo and I'm sure he will Maybe he was coerced into this design. Totally agree with the point that his frames need their own unique and functional design touches.

 

[sinnerman]

Re: Re:

Despite being a Fatista...I have to say...its missed the mark aesthetically from the front. Front facing gussets on the fork...and huge crown/tyre gap :facepalm: not to mention previous points already made. Needs a rethink imo and I'm sure he will Maybe he was coerced into this design. Totally agree with the point that his frames need their own unique and functional design touches.

Coerced.

Maybe he should have had a chat with the designer of Ragley Bikes, he has done a far better job with them. And they sell for £350. I think.

 

[sinnerman]

That Retrotec is awesome - the day I have the spare cash for a modern custom MTB frame I'm going to Curtis.

Ok that makes me feel a whole lot better..........

 

[Rod_Saetan]

That Retrotec is awesome - the day I have the spare cash for a modern custom MTB frame I'm going to Curtis.

Ok that makes me feel a whole lot better..........

Ha! Sorry, if it's any use I have never been much of a Fat fan, so I was never going to be the target market for this. There is of course a large difference between someone who was making frames in the 90s and is making contemporary frames still today, like Curtis Inglis and Rick Hunter, and someone who has had a break, like Chance. The former have evolved and that's why, especially in Curtis' case the product he produces now, with different sized wheels, a different brake type, tapered steerers, cable routing for dropper posts, fat bikes, 29+ etc etc is still definitively a Retrotec/Inglis and it is clear to see the evolution.

 

[Rod_Saetan]

1994 Retrotec:

2014 Retrotec: