I'm looking for a custom frame and have been checking out the dropouts that are being used by Black Cat. I'm just wondering if anybody has had a chance to put some distance on them and if they are as durable as they are smooth looking. The bikes themselves look awfully nice... Any info would be appreciated!:thumbsup:
Anybody know about Black Cat Bikes???
chowdownca
1 - 20 of 20 Posts
Joined
·
214 Posts
I'm looking for a custom frame and have been checking out the dropouts that are being used by Black Cat. I'm just wondering if anybody has had a chance to put some distance on them and if they are as durable as they are smooth looking. The bikes themselves look awfully nice... Any info would be appreciated!:thumbsup:
Joined
·
2,127 Posts
I saw the title of your post and was going to respond that all I know is they have the greatest looking dropouts I've seen.
My Paragon sliders on a ti frame...ehhh. They aint all that. It'd be nice to find a solution to this chain tension problem that wasn't so complex.
I hope you buy their frame, I'll be watching to see what you think!
My Paragon sliders on a ti frame...ehhh. They aint all that. It'd be nice to find a solution to this chain tension problem that wasn't so complex.
I hope you buy their frame, I'll be watching to see what you think!
Joined
·
482 Posts
In line...come on November!!
Joined
·
464 Posts
There's a guy around here riding one (http://www.blackcatbicycles.com/2007/11/green-giant.html)
He speaks well of it. Nice looking bikes.
He speaks well of it. Nice looking bikes.
Joined
·
3,425 Posts
I know the builder personally. Have ridden with Todd and his girl Jen. He is in Capitola Ca. and is doing some really fine builds! Haven't heard any negative remarks on the drop outs. I'm tellin you....you have to see the finished product in person! I rode with Jen just after she got her new build and I couldn't quit checking the welds and paint on her new frame! BEAUTIFUL!
All I can say is well done Todd!
Tone.
All I can say is well done Todd!
Tone.
Joined
·
206 Posts
I rode with Jen just after she got her new build and I couldn't quit checking the wel
I rode with Jen just after she got her new build and I couldn't quit checking the welds and paint on her new frame! BEAUTIFUL! lol
I rode with Jen just after she got her new build and I couldn't quit checking the welds and paint on her new frame! BEAUTIFUL! lol
Joined
·
1,586 Posts
I've had mine since January. It puts a smile on my face every time I ride it. Todd is fantastic to work with.
There's a review in the current (or recent) issue of Dirt Rag.
![Image]()
There's a review in the current (or recent) issue of Dirt Rag.
Joined
·
13,076 Posts
gorgeous. absolutely.
Joined
·
7,794 Posts
I have not met him, but Todd used to live here, San Luis Obispo, and a couple guys here ride his bikes, affectionately known as "Toddlers".
His has designed the most elegant functional adjustable dropout I have seen.
![Image]()
More stuff on the Black Cat Bicycles site.
His has designed the most elegant functional adjustable dropout I have seen.
More stuff on the Black Cat Bicycles site.
They are awesome looking
but do that offer that much of an advantage if any over paragon sliders? You still have the bolt to adjust the tension, then you have one bolt to snug it down, where as on the paragon you have two bolts. Is that the only difference, besides looking freaking awesome.
but do that offer that much of an advantage if any over paragon sliders? You still have the bolt to adjust the tension, then you have one bolt to snug it down, where as on the paragon you have two bolts. Is that the only difference, besides looking freaking awesome.
Joined
·
7,794 Posts
There are two bolts there; arranged horizontally in paragon and vertically in black cat.Loki said:
I have not used paragons or black cat. I have the On-One 29er with their sliders. I just know the black cat is very elegant, and I think they would be easier to adjust than my On-One sliders. Who knows? (shrug)
Joined
·
800 Posts
That's the new steal my heart rig! WOW! I hope you give it the love it deserves.Marshall Willanholly said:I've had mine since January. It puts a smile on my face every time I ride it. Todd is fantastic to work with.
There's a review in the current (or recent) issue of Dirt Rag.
![Image]()
Joined
·
112 Posts
I saw the Marshal's bike at The Path bike shop about 5-8 months ago. He was putting it in the back of his truck, and my buddy and I were going ape **** trying to figure it all out (at least I'm pretty sure it was his, how many of those could there be in SoCal?). An absolute beauty of a bike. Sometimes you can just look at a form and know it will function. Know what I mean? Wow.
Joined
·
6,581 Posts
he says all pricing is 'custom', and without me bothering with a question when i'm really just in the 'thinking about it' stage, would anyone be willing to tell how much their frame cost them? it would be nice to figure out a range...
Joined
·
482 Posts
The one in Dirt Rag was $1550
Joined
·
112 Posts
I love my "cat"
Have had it for 5 months now (Root Beer Float on his website) and it has been PERFECT. Not only are the drop-out gorgeous, they are truly functional and I have experienced NO slip.
Beyond the beautiful welds and paint, the short chainstay's (16.25-16.75) and geometry make for a really fun bike. And as stated above, Todd is a great guy to work with.
Have had it for 5 months now (Root Beer Float on his website) and it has been PERFECT. Not only are the drop-out gorgeous, they are truly functional and I have experienced NO slip.
Beyond the beautiful welds and paint, the short chainstay's (16.25-16.75) and geometry make for a really fun bike. And as stated above, Todd is a great guy to work with.
Joined
·
3,096 Posts
can you just pop in the back wheel and push down on the bike to tension the chain, then tighten it all up? like an eccentric hub?
if the bottom bolt is a little aft of the top bolt, that would work and make setup a breeze.
those are nice bikes. lots of nice bikes out there.
if the bottom bolt is a little aft of the top bolt, that would work and make setup a breeze.
those are nice bikes. lots of nice bikes out there.
1 - 20 of 20 Posts
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
