Strengths: This bike is sweet. The frame is amazing, it looks great. I had previously been riding a monty 20inch. There is no difficulty converting forom 20- 26 inch due to the perfect geometry.
Similar Products Used: Saracen x- tort trials buiild
Bike Setup: pashley 26mhz frame, gusset 3 peice cranks, BMF and Reetard rims, Magura hs33's, soon to be a hope up front. Pashley forks, DMR elite ringthing
Weaknesses: Not weak, no mount for front der but it is trials spec. Was only avalable in two colours... but thats fixed now!
Bottom Line:
This is a follow up review because I have now had this frame for more that two years. I cannot say enough good things about this bike!! before I got this frame I was getting through 1 ally frame a month!! this puppy has gone the distance and I go bigger on this bike that any other in my riding history. It has a VERY wide balance point, big manual rolls are no problem (front or rear wheel) and it looks good (does that matter?) I have tried and tried to brake it, but I can't!! if you think that the chain/seat stays look weak then you don't have much experence riding cro-mo! (my DK BMX's have smaller chain stays and Robbie Miranda broke the world long jump record on one of those!) The frame has a wondefull amount of flex which really helps you whip the bike around in tight spots and adds to the distance that you can side hop (if you know how to "load up" the frame) I LOVE THIS BIKE 450 squids is no too bad for a British made frame and fork of Renolds 853... just look at how much some US frame builders charge for thier 853 frames. The geometry is spot on!! when riding the bike with the seat post up you can see the bottom braket sway a bit... but hey, it absorbes loads of vibrations and makes for a much more comfortable ride! If my bike gets nicked to-night I will buy another one... but Black Trial noir!!!! See ya!!
Bike Setup: See other review below 2 rings at the front!
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Submitted by
Dave
a Weekend Warrior
from Norwich, England
Date Reviewed: February 20, 2002
Strengths: Made from steel thats real, super high Bottom Bracket, nice paint job, Easy on backwheel despite fairly long chainstays, good for street stuff
Weaknesses: Tyre clearence far from great, not strong enough to take bg moves from heavier riders
Bottom Line:
Fantastic for taller street style riders, however still is great for natural as its light for a steel frame. Heavy, clumsy riders avoid though
Purchased At: Second hand (but still new if u get me)
Similar Products Used: Heavy tools, Giant Hawyes replica
Bike Setup: Fatty Forks, Maguras, Mavic D521/x517 CD rims on Hope Monos, IRC tyres, FSA cranks, Roox stem, Azonic Pyramid bars
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Daniel
a Weekend Warrior
from windsor
Date Reviewed: February 11, 2002
Strengths: This bike may look thin but its bloody strong. dont be of put by crappy reviews as 2 of my mates are now buying pashleys cause i have one and we are doing demos and comps so we must be good, It is so easy on the back wheel , it feels light, and really strong and forgiving
Weaknesses: chainstays are a bit skinny but if they were any bigger that would bump up the weight and price
Bottom Line:
This bike is great for all riders, just dont try 10 foot drops untill u know how to , work your way up slowly progressing and your frame will last forever
Similar Products Used: DMR sidekick, Handsome dog rockolla, planet x zebdi, kona scab, identiti, barracuda, raleigh urban swamp and the pashley beats them all
Bike Setup: matt black frame forks,azonic bar & stem, mavic D521CDs on xt,middleburns,El gatos, limited edition snow white maguras,
Strengths: Excellent really strong frame with the best paint job especially when its in matt black, replacement scheme is wicked overall a darn good ride
Weaknesses: The fact that its the best trials frame ever and anyone with common sence will buy it creating thousands of riders (three pashley owners in windsor)
Bottom Line:
THE BEST BIKE IV PESONALLY EVER RIDEN , RESPONSIVE , FLICKABLE, LIGHTISH, AND LOOKS THE BEST WICKED FOR LEARNERS AND PROS CAUSE ITS SO GOD DAM GOOOOOOOOOOD
Similar Products Used: Sidekick---Handsomedog ( crap) -----
Bike Setup: Frame fork matt black azonic bar & stem Mavic d521 cd on xtr hubs IRC kujos Middleburn cranks , Sora roadie mech ad cassete, Magura hs33s silver ,FSA, SRAM,IDENTITI AND HUTCHINSON
Strengths: Amazing geometry which makes the frame easy to handle on the back wheel. Strong frame and it also looks the part.
Weaknesses: A little bit skinny on the chainstays
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Dont listen to the other reviews. This frame is worth every penny spent on it. It is strong as fu*k and is one of the nicest frames i have ever ridden. The geometry is perfect. Pay a little extra and get it in a better colour like i did. (Matt Black). I couldnt live without my Pashley. I cant believe people have snapped theirs. They must be very heavy riders. I regularly go off 7 or 8 foot drops on to concrete and my frame is still fine. GO OUT AND BUY IT!
Similar Products Used: Martyn Ashton replica, Orange zero,
Bike Setup: Mavic 521s on Hope XC, fatty R forks, Middleburn trials cranks, Hope ti Bottom bracket, Tiagra rear mech, Planet x Bars, Azonic stem, Magura Hs33s Racelines, IRC El Gato front and rear. FSA pig headset.
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paul thompson
a Weekend Warrior
from berwick ,england
Date Reviewed: April 5, 2001
Strengths: the colour is cool and so is the geometry
Weaknesses: the frame is weak ,even though its exspensive steal its still crap, your constantly worried that youll snap the frame ( because every one else has) it has no disk mounts and frankly the whole bike now needs a face lift...utter crap for the money
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my component are the only good part of this bike, if youve got money buy a pashley otherwise choose a gt zaskar pashley need to sort out their design and bring it forward to the 21st century hard core riders will hate it, panzies will love it this comes from an exsperienced trials rider DO NOT BUY THIS FRAME
Bike Setup: magura disk and hs33 , bontrager, deore hibs on mavic d521 sup rims pashley blue forks (excelent) fsa cranks , dmr bash ring and simano alivio gears. tioga tyres
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Sam Hanley
a Racer
from Tilburg Netherlands
Date Reviewed: October 29, 2000
Strengths: Its strong, light, at 450 sterling its not too expensive. The blue one looks fuking cool
Weaknesses: I am currently on frame number two!! The first one lasted one short ride until my 2.3in rubber was buzzing on a chain stay, the frame was not perfectly straight, but the main problem was that the dropouts were loose allowing the wheel to move under times of heavy load like trials riding! but I must say in there favour that they sent me a new one as soon as they had looked it over.. New grafics and the bottom of the seat tube is not ovalised anymore, I also think they have very slightly changed the bb area
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If you get one of the new ones and its straight first time you have a gem of a bike. This machine really handles! sure you are a bit high up but if you learn to bend you're knees you can rail the corners, it will also balance on one wheel in a very stable manner. The balance point is wide and easy to find, plus the fact that it's steel means that its not so harsh of large drops, which is a real plus.
Similar Products Used: Martyn Ashton cannonfale bent three times in six months
Bike Setup: Pashley fork, maggies, 521/517 ceramics, tioga dh2.3, pro taper bar, middleburn, V12's, XT, control tech stem.
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Steve Sturt
a Racer
from Woking, England
Date Reviewed: May 19, 2000
Strengths: Strong Very Light Excellent Handling for trials Very responsive Confidence Inspiring
Weaknesses: About an inch too long on top tube. White color gets dirty easily.
Bottom Line:
Very good bike. Rewards smooth riders. You have to remember that doing trials is hard on a frame, and it will probably snap at somepoint. This does not make the bike rubbish. Nothing is indestructable. Good price for an 853 frame.
Submitted by
nick
a Weekend Warrior
from Summerset, UK
Date Reviewed: February 21, 2000
Strengths: Steel, small, hard tail, british handbuilt, stunning design, super-good graphics and dope paint. Super strong, perfect competition bike AND STREET.
Weaknesses: makes me dribble
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I don't use disks and you shouldn't, they are too expensive, Magura rimmers do the job. Don't waste your munney on posy disks.... By a bmx as well. Pashley rule.
Submitted by
Greg Harbord
a Weekend Warrior
from Devon
Date Reviewed: December 18, 1999
Strengths: Looks good, high BB, good weight
Weaknesses: Not very strong. I snapped it at the seat-tube/seatstay weld.
Bottom Line:
I was gutted. I broke this frame. I dont believe it. I am in shock. SHI* SHI* SHI* Save your money and get a nice, beefy alu frame for God's SAKE! AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH
Similar Products Used: Cannondale Beast of the East, Azonic DS-1: both setup for trials and came nowhere near the pahley.
Bike Setup: Magura SKY blue brakes. Mavic 521CD rims on XT hubs. XT Drivetrain. Azonic bars and stem. X-Lite saddle.
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Seth
a Racer
from Boston, Massachusetts
Date Reviewed: June 1, 1999
Bottom Line:
This is the worst bike I've ever ridden. The price is horrible, and the frame cracked within a month of riding. Don't buy this bike. I would like to give it negative chilis but I can't.
