$375 COMPLETE, Factory-Sealed Tidalforce S-750 frames/forks

[oatnet]

RVD purchased one of these from me, and has a build thread posted there:

http://www.endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=27525&p=399592#p399592



He noted that there were some scratches on one side of his crank, as seen in the picture above. This is the first flaw I have had reported on the Full Frames, and RVD has been very very kind about it, but I figure I should add some form of disclaimer to this thread: These boxes are factory sealed, so I can't inspect them for defects like I did with the stripped frames. If something serious happens that renders the bike unusable I would make things right, but for cosmetic issues there isn't much I can do. The Boxes are in good shape and I haven't gotten any other reports from the others I have sold, so I expect this is an isolated incident.

RVD also reported that his durable double kickstand also had a scratch, which I CAN inspect and should have noticed. I offered a replacement or a $5 refund, but he declined both.

-JD

[jimw1960]

They don't happen to come in XL frame size, do they?

[oatnet]

They don't happen to come in XL frame size, do they?

The S-750 was made in one size only. I have reasonably long legs (32" inseam) and I am comfortable, and I've had people up to @6' tell me they were comfortable, beyond that would probably be pushing it.

-JD

[jimw1960]

I'm 6'3" and definitely can't get by on the medium frames. Has to be at least 21" from seat tube to crankset, preferably 23". When it comes to buying bikes and leg room on airplanes I wish I was shorter. It's a good deal you are offering, though.

[RVD]

I'm 6'3" and definitely can't get by on the medium frames. Has to be at least 21" from seat tube to crankset, preferably 23". When it comes to buying bikes and leg room on airplanes I wish I was shorter. It's a good deal you are offering, though.

Yeah I would say that 6'3" is probably pushing it. These frames are equivalent to about 17 inches or so in terms of frame size. I would say that 6' is about the max on the high end.

I am 5'8" with short legs (30" inseam) and this bike fits me well. My other mountain bike is also a 17.5" for reference.

Also, regarding some of the scratches, they are really no big deal. The one on the crank is from inside the sealed box so there is obviously nothing that oatnet can do about that. It probably just comes from age and some misc. part in the box or something. The frame was absolutely flawless. The kick stand had a scratch but it's really nothing that doesn't come on the bike after a few weeks of use anyway. It's also on the kickstand...it's supposed to be scratched up since it's constantly rubbing against pavement, etc.

The best feature of this bike is the cabling through the frame.

[RVD]

I'm 6'3" and definitely can't get by on the medium frames. Has to be at least 21" from seat tube to crankset, preferably 23". When it comes to buying bikes and leg room on airplanes I wish I was shorter. It's a good deal you are offering, though.

Yeah I would say that 6'3" is probably pushing it. These frames are equivalent to about 17 inches or so in terms of frame size. I would say that 6' is about the max on the high end.

I am 5'8" with short legs (30" inseam) and this bike fits me well. My other mountain bike is also a 17.5" for reference.

Also, regarding some of the scratches, they are really no big deal. The one on the crank is from inside the sealed box so there is obviously nothing that oatnet can do about that. It probably just comes from age and some misc. part in the box or something. The frame was absolutely flawless. The kick stand had a scratch but it's really nothing that doesn't come on the bike after a few weeks of use anyway. It's also on the kickstand...it's supposed to be scratched up since it's constantly rubbing against pavement, etc.

The best feature of this bike is the cabling through the frame.

[oatnet]

Bump, (134) frames sold, but I still have a few left.

I also still have the durable double kickstand available for $30. Unlike other versions (such as the one from Crowe Cyclery) it has steel legs and feet instead of rubber ones that tear, it does not stick out far enough to hit the pedals, and it is wide enough to accomodate 2.5" Maxxis Hookworm.

-JD

[chroot]

Hi Oatnet,

I wanted to know about the size for the TF frame itself since I bought a TF frame from you last year. My girlfriend's height 5 ft tall and she struggle putting her leg over the TF's top frame. I hoped you have different size frame or not.

Let me know thanks

Update my TF ebike picture and I love TF frame!

located ilia's shops.jpg

[oatnet]

Your build looks great, and I love the old hub motor strapped to the rear rack!

My wife is 5' tall, so I know how hard it is to fit that sized human on a bike. The each model of the Tidalforce bikes came in only (1) size, but each model is a different size. I was able to fit her onto a Tidalforce IO Step-Through (women's) frame, combined with flipping the seatpost clamp upside down. Just went searching for a picture, but it was munched in forum "upgrade". I don't have any IO frames for sale, and I actually buy them up when they can be had at a fair price.

I also considered building her a Tidalforce S-750 frame with 24" wheels.

-JD

[chroot]

Thanks...

Only one size, Dang it, I looked TF IO Step bike on google, and it seems one most ugly frame. Isn't it?

I might buy one more TF S-750 from you again in future.

[oatnet]

I'm starting to get serious about preparing my summer builds, and it occurred to me that maybe you are too. I still have a handful of these complete frames left!

"Complete" means add wheels, and you'd have a fully functioning bike with gears and brakes. I've sold @140 of these solid, purpose-built ebike frames/forks to Endless-Sphere members, do a search and you will find tons of experience, tweaks, and mods around it. Like I said before I sold out of the 'stripped' version - this is probably your last chance to own one of these, before they are gone forever!

-JD