WTD info on the red Martyn Ashton cannondale frame

[ba57ards]

Am after info on the red cannondale that Martyn Ashton rode all those many moons ago for my mate after diggin out the trials bikes he wants to build the red one up

Using the "dirty tricks and cunning stunts " DVD got most of the bits jus need help on the frame

He rode one with rigid forks and one with head shock

Would like info on either pls

Or someone could sell me the frame ?

Thanks in advance

Tony
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[markwashington]

I'm almost 100% sure on this as I was mad keen on trials in the late 90's and watched chainspotting about a billion times with my mate along the road. Up until 1998/9 Maryn Ashton rode a red Cannondale frame, as far as I'm aware it was a specially built F500, F800 or F1000 in small (I'm not sure which) that was not made available to the public. The blue frameset was released in 1999 and cost about £600. I've just scoured my 1998 MBUK's and can't find a red frameset for sale. If you've been offered one or have see one for sale then snap it up as I'm positive they were never on general sale and it'll be one of the bikes he rode.

Hope this helps.

 

[stumpjumper1990]

Loooooong time ago! But here's my red F500!

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... ?p=1259349

 

[onza100]

I always thought it was a beast of the east.

 

[jamis o4]

Il second that is was a beast of the east, a lad in the local village had one, I was and still am now a bit jealous lol

 

[Bob]

Surely jumping around trial style would snap the dropouts off of a beast frame :? I can only remember him riding 'F' type dales.

Like this in Chainspotting

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZSpvZ5A ... ure=fvwrel

EDIT: Just a thought, but, there is someone who may be able to give a definitive answer, Martyn Ashton? Maybe through his facebook page?

 

[onza100]

the beast of the east had a really high bottom bracket making it perfect for trails.
I used to have one and it was a strange bike to ride normally

 

[Bob]

Now i'm awake i've been looking for an answer.

The only BoTE's I could think of were the old ones with the short chainstays and dropouts sticking out behind, didn't realise they carried on BoTE later, so.. 'F' series type frame but with higher BB gives you something along the lines of the M800

 

[Faghetaboutit]

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[Tommib86]

Re:

I have the blue Ashton frame for sale