Kirk's Marmite Revolution

[Barneyballbags]

Re:

I wouldn't say that I hated mine - I actually really like the way that they look.

I just wouldn't trust one as far as I could throw it!

 

[sherlylock]

Re: Re:

I wouldn't say that I hated mine - I actually really like the way that they look.

I just wouldn't trust one as far as I could throw it!

I hear what you're saying - not sure I'll be overly keen on chucking it about on anything other than some light trails....there will always be a nagging doubt in the back of your mind that a 20yr old magnesium bike, that was prone to cracking (when new!) could fail at any point!

Am I right in thinking they went some way to fixing the flexing/breaking issues with the later frames?

 

[sherlylock]

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Been rummaging around in my parts box and have thrown about £30 at a new seat post and cables to build up the Kirk frame.

Wheels need truing, brakes need adjusting and the headset needs replacing before a first ride.

One thing which is really noticeable when sitting on the saddle and holding the bars is how flexi the frame is....pretty crazy. Not sure whether they were like this from new or whether it's degraded over time.....?

Before and after shots.....bit lighter now, and a bit better quality.

 

[Woz]

Round of applause. Great transformation.

 

[NeilM]

Round of applause. Great transformation.

+1 The grass looks much better short.




Oh and the Kirk is a corker. :mrgreen:

 

[lrh]

Little known fact, these frames were sold in Japan as Araya Muddy Fox's:

http://www.araya-rinkai.jp/cats_mf.htm

 

[sherlylock]

Little known fact, these frames were sold in Japan as Araya Muddy Fox's:

http://www.araya-rinkai.jp/cats_mf.htm

Cool - never realised that! Wonder how well they sold.

After truing the wheels and re-greasing the headset and hubs I chucked some slicks on it and rode the bike in to work this morning - the frame flex is MAD! ......

It's def. one for the collection (just for its history and quirkiness) but I don't think it'll be ridden particularly often.

Were they this flexible from new??

 

[al-onestare]

Pretty sure the answer is yes hence the failure rate.