Anybody familiar with this frame?

endo.alley · October 18, 2018, 09:55:24 AM

I noticed a Workswell DW-link style frame that looks interesting WCB-M-124 . http://www.workswellbikes.com/PRODDUCT/MTB/Downhill/20170922/158.html Anybody familiar with it? Can this be built as a 29er? Looks something like an Ican S8. But a little longer and slacker.

daught · November 18, 2018, 09:12:31 PM

More of a slacker S7. Interested in this find...

daught · November 28, 2018, 07:48:25 AM

I emailed works well for pricing. No answer. Active know where to get them? TBH, I would be reluctant reluctant to buy something from a company that does not even answer sales emails.

sclyde2 · November 30, 2018, 12:53:07 AM

That frame has 457mm chain stays....

Flying Trunk Monkey · November 30, 2018, 01:04:56 PM

Quote from: sclyde2 on November 30, 2018, 12:53:07 AM
That frame has 457mm chain stays....

"Max Tire:27.5*2.8", is that what you're getting at?

PhoBikes · November 30, 2018, 02:14:54 PM

Quote from: Flying Trunk Monkey on November 30, 2018, 01:04:56 PM
Quote from: sclyde2 on November 30, 2018, 12:53:07 AM
That frame has 457mm chain stays....

"Max Tire:27.5*2.8", is that what you're getting at?

No, the actual chain stays are 457mm long, too long for my liking.

emu26 · December 01, 2018, 03:38:55 PM

but long enough to take plus size tyres.

endo.alley · December 01, 2018, 04:09:23 PM

Quote from: PhoBikes on November 30, 2018, 02:14:54 PM
Quote from: Flying Trunk Monkey on November 30, 2018, 01:04:56 PM
Quote from: sclyde2 on November 30, 2018, 12:53:07 AM
That frame has 457mm chain stays....

"Max Tire:27.5*2.8", is that what you're getting at?

No, the actual chain stays are 457mm long, too long for my liking.

It looks as if the effective chain stay length may shorten a little with initial sag. Hard to tell. It is 29er compatible though.

cybrsrce · December 28, 2018, 12:24:28 PM

I ordered one from an AliExpress vendor that is supposed to be 29+ same exact dw-link design. Since I skipped a build post for my M06 I'll at least post some pics of this frame when I get it.

cybrsrce · April 20, 2019, 10:05:50 AM

It is all built now but here are some pics of the frame -

This AWST version is 27.5+/29 which I was told was 29+. I was able to fit a 29x2.6 on 50mm rims but I get some tire rub.

endo.alley · June 20, 2019, 06:27:50 PM

How do you like the bike?

cybrsrce · August 18, 2019, 08:23:42 PM

It is great, rolls over everything and climbs better than my shorter travel Dengfu M06. It has an annoying flaw where the lower link bolts come loose and they're a pain to tighten because I have a combo bash and chain guide, other than that it has been perfect. I'll try a different loctite when I do maintenance in the winter.

emu26 · August 19, 2019, 05:57:32 PM

Can you snap a pic of the cable routing particularly for the rear derailleur where it enters the rear triangle? It looks like it is just behind the bb, and would be a fairly tight bend where it enters, particularly deep in the suspension. Thanks

cybrsrce · August 19, 2019, 07:44:33 PM

Just had it out so it is dirty, don't judge

I tried to get a few angles but there isn't much room.

emu26 · August 19, 2019, 11:45:29 PM

Thanks very much for that Cybrsrce. A dirty bike is a ridden bike so I won't give you a hard time on that.

I like the exit point at the derailleur but I would have thought the entry point would have been better if it was on the top surface on a very shallow angle. Do you have any problem with shifting, either missed shifts or ghost shifting?