New to the family..had to show off a bit. I don't know if there's an official color title for this yet but I believe it's basically matte electric superdust...as far as I'm aware this is the first bike in this color (visited the shop and Sherwood had a test sample he had just done). Looks wicked in real life because you still get some of the sparkle in the powder albeit with a matte finish. Also had cable runs added and of course went with the new dropouts so I can run belt.
Do you know if the dropouts save any weight over the EBB option? I'm currently the owner of Commandante as well (had it for year..EBB), and the new dropouts have me curious. I'm not sure if I'd ever run belt, but I have some ideas for a semi-custom Commandante, and am curious if the new dropouts have any weight savings over the EBB and if they're worth to get if I don't plan on belt drive.
Super sweet frame! Best of all worlds: SS, belt and or geared. Tyrone, no weight savings...you can assume there are some ounces add compared to the EBB. I'm not a huge fan of the EBB system so the sliding dropouts is an awesome upgrade. I'm getting one of these bad boys soon too.
Super sweet frame! Best of all worlds: SS, belt and or geared. Tyrone, no weight savings...you can assume there are some ounces add compared to the EBB. I'm not a huge fan of the EBB system so the sliding dropouts is an awesome upgrade. I'm getting one of these bad boys soon too.
Freakin' AWESOME bike! I'll post a few pictures once we have our two builds complete...my wife has decided to race an El Comandante 29er this year instead of her Toro.
Actually it's still hanging out on the floor in my living room as parts have been back ordered due to holidays. Gonna do the Gates belt drive, king hubs/bb, etc. I'll post up when it's a bit further along.
Wow! A bike to dream. I discover SS on a 94 Explosif, and I'm sure my next hardtail must be a Ventana El Comandante. I could ride with Bob from Ventana Bikes at the Ventana Gathering and it was really nice! No gears, no shock, no fork, being one with the trail.
Finally got some of my parts in and stuff built up. Hopefully knock the rest of this build out soon in time for the summer sun. Went with CK hubs/bb/headset, some de-badged ztr arch rims, dt spokes... Up next is belt drive and hopefully the middleburn cranks soon.
Yup it is a 22 - love the bike but I'm thinking of gearing it up now as I moved out to CO and there are trails I'd like to ride where it's not a great match as SS.
Wow! A bike to dream. I discover SS on a 94 Explosif, and I'm sure my next hardtail must be a Ventana El Comandante. I could ride with Bob from Ventana Bikes at the Ventana Gathering and it was really nice! No gears, no shock, no fork, being one with the trail.
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