[Closed] Anyone got an unusual/rare/boutique bike?

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i allways watch threads like this for another look at that rigid mather that someone used to post.such a nice bike that was.

My MSC Zion - Just built it up. Had only ever heard of them once, and never seen them on the trail.
I'd love to see anyone elses!

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my ventana xl 29r is a pretty rare thing.
chucky has got one like it, but it has been through a spin cycle......

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Ton, any closer-up pics, can't really see it properly in that one.

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Rare - well, i've only ever seen one other

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2006 Fisher Ziggurat

looks smart, and pretty robust! - how heavy is it?
- almost looks like the lovechild of a 2008 Stumpy FSR, and 2010 Enduro!

I guess my new BMC will be fairly rare when i finally get it built. My BREW bmx is a reasonably obscure brand too i suppose.

Don't imagine they're any better than bigger companies bikes, but it's kind of nice having something a little bit different.

probably about 32ish lbs.
for some stupid idiotic reason, i was advertising it for sale.
i got 5 emails from people i know/have ridden with telling me i was mad and that it is the only bike i have that looks like a normal bike when i ride it.

so thanks people, i am now gonna xt or xtr (gulp) it up.

Got a Viper 29er.

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Rare as I've never seen another one built up or posted on the web, strange really as the frame only costs £125 and is actually rather good 😯

rare?
brand new retro shonky?
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that, is a Carrera Chrono Tange frame
not so boutique

One of I believe only 3 Canfield Jedi in the uk. There might be a few more now, but with no uk importer and a retail price of 2800 euros frame only I doubt they will increase in popularity much!

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Solid Flair - Only one in Howies blue I think!

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and there isn't too many full sus frames that can be run single speed!

So Ton thats your one bike for 12 months then 😕

lol, the people have spoken!
- go with xtr and keep the economy going single handedly!

si, no, it is being resprayed, rebuilt and put away till november next year.
by then i will hopefuly be slimmer, fitter and be able to ride it like it should be.
my bike for a year is 2 weeks into use
a 21'' on one 29r fitted with rigid forks and 1x9 gearing.
1.95 kenda klaws for the mud at the mo.

I've never got the single speed thing! - is it not far to much like hard work! (although if your only going down then I guess it makes sense)

2800euros for the frame!!!!! - although it is called a Jedi (almost worth it for the name alone!) 😀

Ton

Thats the biggest sense I've heard you speak in ages 😆

(about not selling the Ventana)

How you getting on with the 1x9 gearing Ton, thinking about it for my new Swift 😕

not a great photo I'm afraid, but here is my Sinister Ridge:
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it's a one-off frame with custom geometry: Frank lengthened the top tube slightly and changed the head angle to suit a 120mm fork. The result is nothing short of amazing. climbs impeccably (though sadly limited by my Gut), then inspires infinite confidence when pointed downwards. loves to leave the ground. really deserves a stiffer fork (though that Marathon XC is delightfully plush).

continuing on the rare/boutique front, I also have a Sinister Gruitr which I only built up a couple of months ago and have scarcely ridden yet... and a beautiful old-school steel GT ('98 Bravado) with mainly original kit, though no photos of either to hand.

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Custom frame so pretty niche in the photo. Now running it fixed to be nicher that you!

And bent seat post swapped for a straight i-beam

andy, cheers...
si, good as gold so far. 32 x 12-34 cassette.
i can walk as fast as i ride in the granny on a triple, so do not miss it yet.

I'm still amazed by the number of different brands out there!!!
Other than money for R&D, wonder if there is any "quality" difference between niche/very small/boutique. I know they can be more accommodating (like for Furry_MArmots case)/make changes quicker, etc.

stew - I can't speak for other manufacturers, but the welding quality at Sinister is on another level.

Raleigh titanium - with funny handlebars for WCA
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clicky make biggy

Edit - never seen another one - never heard of one in blue. Certainly uniquie with the mary bars, 2x9 gears and pikes!

I've got a Santa Cruz Jackal BMX, one of only 75 made with 20" wheels.

Can't say I'd actually know the difference (visually) between a good/average weld, other than neatness, which I reckon is probably a sign of care and pride! Which I don't suppose is always the case for a lot of manufacturers!
If a frame broke at the weld, I'd think a) I should of bought a heavier duty frame for this type of riding, b) it's a bad weld or c) it's time for a diet! (answer probably c + a or b!)

Out of interest does anyone know how/if there is a way to tell if welds are high quality, or is it just an experience thing.

Jeremy, What are those bars like for control? Sure I saw/read an article about a bike with similar ones, and the writer reckoned after a bit they were pretty good!

Stew - they are good for comfort - its the main reason I have them. cornering control at the moderate speeds I manage is fine - perhaps better even. Control in the air is poor - your elbows tend to get locked into your sides rather than stick out and its hard to control the attitude

I actually have conventional bars on it now with the marys on my commuter

had a sinister splinter awesome bike, redneck engineering at it's best, just too mental for my xc jeyness.

how rare are we talking? Does me foes fxr, built by mr brent himself qualify?

I cant say i've ever seen another one and dont know many shops selling them . . . Mine has the shock body from a Mono on it if that help make it unusual?! 🙂

rofl @ "redneck engineering" - I'm not sure the guys who run Sinister would be entirely comfortable with that description! I hope you didn't sell the Splinter (MX or ER?), they were incredible bikes - I'd have bought one in a flash rather than the Gruitr if they were still in production...

Is a Ti Pompino rare enough?

Never seen another of these: -
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Chromag Sakura

I've got one of these, not seen another one about.

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Nice bike gingerflash looks good in orange.

Not seen you out in the Peak but look forward to the day when i run into you on my brown Chromag Sakura. Currently running a magic ratio in singlespeed form. Lovely bit of kit.

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Only 32 of these made as far as i know

Just sold my Factory custom specced Nicolai Argon CC singlespeed. I don't think there is another in the UK.

My Litespeed Niota Ti. Only ever seen the alu version, bright yellow 'twas...

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My custom finished Cove G spot

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Cant find the pics of my Salsa Dos Niner, not seen too many of those about either!

Forget the Spesh decals - this is my roadbike, a Romester. Apparently a Spanish company - I've never heard of it!

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My 5 year old Nicolai Nucleon

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Sofaking - Love the bike fella, what is it please?

I do like flames a lot.

I had this Racer-X 5 years ago, I didn't know of anyone outside of the Titus team that had one, common as muck now!

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My old faithful Salsa Ala Carte. One of the last American made Columbus frames before they went to 853.

Peterpoddy its a phil wood piss off made by independent fabrication to celebrate pw's 32nd anniversary.

everyone was made to order
personally i hate flames, but love indy fabs

messiah, looks nice .what does that weigh in at ?

Dialled Bikes Morning Glory (hand polished Ti)
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Foes FXC
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Both cracked and gone to MTB heaven 🙁

Dean Colonel Ti with custom geometry to replicate my beloved 93 Clockwork (now too cracked and rusted to ride any more). Clockwork geometry tweaked slightly to accommodate a 100mm fork.

Dean Colonel Ti with custom geometry to replicate my beloved 93 Litespeed (still in use).

😀 😀

Also got a Dean Torreys Cyclocross bike of which I've never seen another one in Blighty.

Boutique: dunno, unusual: yes:

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messiah, looks nice .what does that weigh in at ?

*cough*
44lbs
*cough*

Not much use for rolling trail centre rides but show it the scary mountains where I often ride and it's worth the pain of the climb.

5+ years and I've not broken it yet which is a record (I have done it some considerable damage though 😆 )

Orange Subzero number 11 of 200

I'm sure that there's no other Blacksheep in the UK at all.

And the fact that they're custom built to each owners spec so there won't be another one exactly the same anywhere makes it [b]quite[/b] rare. 😉

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I had one of them Foes FXC, great little bikes...

My rocky mountain switch 2001. I have yet to see another one of them.

EDIT well apparently looks like it's a 2002
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Weird as I clearly remember having paid in Francs and not € for it.

Yup. two.

only seen 2 more of these in 10 years:

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juan - Member

My rocky mountain switch 2001. I have yet to see another one of them.

Isn't that because they all cracked!

I'm favouring the 'piss off' and the 'sheep' although some nice custom English steel would be a preference - for me. I'm not fussy, I'm just perceived to be! 😉

On-One 456EBB prototype, 1 of 2.

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Squish's Soma B-side - only 5 of these made in this size, apparently. Only one in the UK for sure.

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I have seen one other but I think it still qualifies.

I am pretty sure no one else have ever even heard of these, let alone own one. Custom made out of pig iron, complete with "breathable" lacquer, which rusts. Awesome. Company is called one-on or something....... 😕

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andyl46, any more pics of your custom g-spot?? Great bikes, almost got one but got a Hustler and STD instead.

Love the Nucleon too! Must be worth all the "how much does it weight" and "how much did it cost" comments!

Hey Beefy, that really is a rusty piece of cack! 😉

FAT Chance titanium #13...no pictures tho' as it's back at the framebuilders (again!) getting a weld repaired...

When read the words 32 of these only made...it had to be a Phil Wood PissOff, although no offence meant but I'd be pretty p1ssed off if eiht the crazy flames paint work...prehaps it looks more mellow in reality?

tangent.

His other piss off doesn't have flames on.

messiah, has that nicolai got 2 chains?

44lbs? How?! No, really?

A refurbed 2003 FXC- that black one above is sweet. ( Think I will try and find some original decals...)

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I have a couple of Curtis's but I get in trouble when I post them 🙂

T45 is quite unique - don't think anyone else uses it.

Only one in the world, ProtoScandal
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His other piss off doesn't have flames on.

was going to attempt a p1ss poor attempt at humour ... but am astonished 😯 2!!! wtf! surely the quintessential frame for this thread?

not boutique but pretty rare on these shores at least (although my old boss has one too!)

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Only one in the world, ProtoScandal

Oh alright.

Only one in the world, Proto SS Scandal with bent seat tube.

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There is only one flameboy.
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So pretty he's allowed to live in the living room...
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