Tomac Omen 2004(?) All finished 27/2/14

[Grannygrinder]

I've just acquired this from a generous bloke on Pinkbike.
Its quite light considering its structure and the type of riding its aimed at
I'm going to transfer some bits from my Dirtworks Monster(that frame will shortly be up for sale) and a couple of bits from my Norco Torrent(which i might also sell as frame and rear wheel package).
It will mainly be for my son, i was going to use an Identiti 666 frame for him but the best place for that would be hanging of the QE2!!! I might weight in and make some money
24" wheels will be the order of the day along with the usual Hope brakes etc, not 100% sure what i will use until i start putting it together

 

[Grannygrinder]

Re: Tomac Omen 2004

Can anybody confirm the year? It seems some have the top to seatube gusset and some don't which i assume means a different year with the gusset being later?

 

[coomber]

Re: Tomac Omen 2004

No idea I'm afraid.

Out of interest what is the weight then? 7lb?

I'd love your dirt works but alas no cash.

 

[Grannygrinder]

Re: Tomac Omen 2004

I'm sure we could come to some sort on an arrangement
According to my good ladies digital kitchen scales 5lb 5oz :shock:

 

[Grannygrinder]

Re: Tomac Omen 2004

Threw the bits at it that i know for sure will stay
Still seems to be a very reasonable weight much to my surprise :shock:
I think a layback seatpost might be in order as it is rather short.
Loving it so far
PS. I must learn how to take a decent photo :facepalm:

 

[coomber]

Re: Tomac Omen 2004(?) A little progress.

wow that is light!

looking good so far. Not usually my type of bike but looks decent.

 

[Grannygrinder]

Re: Tomac Omen 2004(?) A little progress.

The frames were silly expensive new, around £600 i believe, which is overpriced.
But when they turn up in near mint condition for 1/20 of that price
But i guess the initial price is most of the reason for the light weight.

It is tiny, bear in mind those are 24" wheels, it thinks its a trials bike
Should be a hoot to ride, if i can wrestle it from my sons grip

 

[Grannygrinder]

Bled the brakes this morning, my son took it for a test drive and loved it

 

[cyfa2809]

Good job.