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Re: Epic Evo Clone
Did you ever explore this further? I'm also intrigued but not super keen on buying all the individual parts to discover they don't fit at all. The molds are one-to-one copies, I’m confident they would fit, but my money is going to other projects at this moment. Another factor is remembering that AWST is testing their produced frame with their adapted link and yoke, Not for the 110 travel. There’s a chance the increased travel will stress the rear triangle more than they are manufacturing for, In which case theirs is probably only about 90, Which clearly their frame handles well. maybe one day I will get around to this. It’s about 250 for this conversion September 12, 2024, 09:27:04 PM |
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Re: Epic Evo Clone
I always use a bunch of anti-seize on the BB threads so really hoping I can get the BB to thread back out once it cures as I need to switch from 24mm Shimano to SRAM DUB.I was riding repaired BSA inserts for 1,5 month, including races. No signs of damage, and I was able to unscrew BB cups without any problems later on. After 1,5months I had to split frame apart, because they've sent me the replacement front triange. November 15, 2024, 12:17:53 AM |
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Re: Epic Evo Clone
I just picked up a new frame from Airwolf. Visually, there are differences compared to the model from 2 years ago. The interior definitely looks better, smooth carbon, no visible glue. It seems that the holes for the cables behind the bottom bracket are now cut parallel to those in the triangle. And there is some additional rubber cover, but unfortunately not like the original, protecting the whole thing. The Bsa insert threads are now reinforced, covered with an additional layer of carbon, it does not look aesthetically pleasing and smooth, but you can see that this is a response to the threads falling out in the previous version. On the minus side, the lower bearing does not want to enter the head tube smoothly, I will have to use sandpaper and remove some carbon. When I start assembling the frame, I will see how it is with everything else. I'll try to add some photos when I have time. November 21, 2024, 07:45:58 AM |
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Re: Epic Evo Clone
This frame travel thing started to interest me, so I measured it. I taped a rod to the saddle and measured the distance between rear tire and the rod: full length shock and a deflated. Using a shock measurement 190x45 the distance difference was 8 cm, so the rear travel is about 8 cm (or a bit more), nowhere near 11 or 12. I also ride a RM Element with 12 cm travel and Epic clone feels it has a lot less. Epic clone feels almost perfect for marathons with a lot of ascending, but it is not a long travel XC frame.
December 06, 2024, 10:45:00 AM |
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Re: Epic Evo Clone
Measuring the travel:
December 06, 2024, 11:24:16 AM |
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