DARK CYCLES - MINI UPDATE

[RyanW]

Just saw that an ancient thread about Dark had been revived, thought I'd post an update here.

We're working crazy hours to get everything ready for InterBike. We're bringing a tonne of product there to sell. No frames for sale yet, but we're bringing three Scarabs down to help get the word out.

We' ll have our website up and running hopefully in the next couple weeks, along with a catalogue detailing all of our components.

If you're priviledged enough to be going to InterBike, come check us out, we've got a booth tucked way in the back.

Below are some pics that were taken for the catalogue. Enjoy!

Ryan Walters
Dark Cycles
www.darkcycles.com



http://www.dropmachine.com/media/data/503/426scarab_small.JPG

http://www.dropmachine.com/media/data/503/426scarab_small2.JPG

http://www.dropmachine.com/media/data/503/426parts3x3_300dpi.jpg

[FreaK]

what's your rationale for using a link setup? And is it just me or did the rear swingarm get a bit more complex?

I was quite impressed when i first saw your stuff, and i still say the pedals and bashrings are the perfect compliment to a full Diabolus kit.

[ShoreIH]

i saw one of those frames on fromme, looks very nice

[derwood]

Your rear end is looking good!!!!

I like what youve done with it.

[well ridden]

Originally posted by derwood
Your rear end is looking good!!!!

:fruit: :fruit: :fruit: :fruit: :fruit: :fruit: :fruit:

[derwood]

Well ridden has just discovered the art of the subtle double entendre.Good job young man,enjoy the humour.Now go put your toys away.......

Ryan,you guys are definetly on my short list for my new ride.Is Roger's built up yet so i can steal it from him and try It out?

[Del]

im very impressed!! is it true paul brodie the legendary welder is workin with you guys or was that just some rumor i heard?

keep up the good work, ill hopefully pick up some of those pedals for my rig sometime!

[norco_ht_pride]

Looks sick Ryan. We'll talk on Saturday. Good luck putting everything together!
-Brinton

[well ridden]

Originally posted by derwood
Well ridden has just discovered the art of the subtle double entendre.Good job young man,enjoy the humour.Now go put your toys away.......

im sitting here trying to figure out if you think you are funny or what?

[derwood]

Originally posted by well ridden
im sitting here trying to figure out if you think you are funny or what?

Nah,just looking at frames and being a general jerkpole..........quit taking yourself so seriously,junior......!.....

[Sharon]

and thanks again for feeding the volunteers the gourmet lunch at the Pipeline Trail Day (http://www.nsmba.bc.ca/traildaypics/pipelinetd/pipelinetdaug04.htm) !

http://www.nsmba.bc.ca/traildaypics/pipelinetd/lunch01.jpg

[Rosscofat]

great picture! nice bikes! hope it works out for you!

[Zaskar]

why no thru axle rear dropout?

why not have a 12mm thru?

[TheGiggler]

Ryan,

Any plans for a similar but smaller travel ride? Like in the 4-5" range?

I need to start saving now, if you're going to. I love everything about the Scarab (well, ok, not the interrupted seat tube), but it's a bit more bike than I need :)

Trevor

[Trollbum]

Originally posted by Zaskar
why no thru axle rear dropout?

why not have a 12mm thru?

the dropouts ARE 12mm

[Mountain Dewd]

What is the rear end width, 135, 150 ?

Great looking bike.:)

[UrBaN hAxOr]

those r beautiful items

[axx]

When do you guys think the components will be ready for sale? do you have any idea of when the pedals will be available?

[MarkV]

the frame looks like its excellent quality. how many frames are in the works? the HT, one one posted, and the one on the site? im interested....

[Smoke]

rr axle 12mmx150mm

[RyanW]

Hey guys, the frame weight is just under 12lbs, and that's with a Fox DHX 5.0 with a steel spring.

Some critical specs:

Head Angle = 66-67deg.
Chainstay = 17.7"
WheelBase = 45.25"
BB Height = 15"
Seat Tube = 17.5"
Hub is 12mm X 150mm
8.5" Rear wheel Travel

So, as you can see, the Scarab is on the smaller side of DH bikes. Many people seem to be worried that it's some huge stretch limo.

Me and my buddy switched bikes on a ride, he has a Norco Shore. Going back to the Scarab from a Shore was like going from a MTB to a BMX bike. It's really compact, and has gobs of standover clearance.

We'll have catalogues made up in a few weeks, and will distribute them to shops and folks who request one. There is currently a hardtail in the works. My next personal project will probably be on the BMX side of things: pegs, chain tensioners and other little bits. I'd love to do a BMX frame, and I'd like to do it in titanium. Ti is very resistant to grinding, it's also very expensive, hard to machine and weld, so we'll see.

Ryan

[Reggaeman]

RyanW: I apologize if the spelling sucks but I dislocated my shoulder yesterday, tendon damage, yadda yadda yadda...

However, I will buck up and say major props to you my man! That frame is looking absolutley unreal! The pedals, bash guards and stem are aswell looking not a scratch under SICK! Just a few comments and questions, bike kind of reminds me of a Balfa BB7 from years past. Not the same of course however it reminds me of one. Any relation to the Balfa when you came up with your design? The Scarab is definatley looking like a sick ride for '04... Any word on the price for the frameset? Aswell, would you guys be including a possible Ti spring instead of a steel? And colour options, ah yes the ah inspiring question... Are you guys stickin' with one colour or is there a choice of possible colours to be had?

Again, huge props on such a seamless, sick looking bike. Can hardly wait to see what you guys have in the future!

[leverfingers]

When is Phillipe's going to be ready?