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The Unicorn 14

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larsowe
5/18/2018 8:19am
Marino custom cromo 130mm singlepivot FS29
Marino custom cromo 130mm singlepivot FS29
The geometry
The geometry
Just welded
Just welded
Just painted
Just painted
From behind
From behind
490mm Reach...
490mm Reach...
The Unicorn w custom tuned / shimsed RS Pike
The Unicorn w custom tuned / shimsed RS Pike
Shimano SLX driveline with Shimano XT shifter and OneUp-chainguide/bash
Shimano SLX driveline with Shimano XT shifter and OneUp-chainguide/bash
Xpedo GFX SPD-pedals
Xpedo GFX SPD-pedals
TRP Slate T4, feel like a Guide but with mineral oil (and Shimano Saint/Zee-compatable pass...)
TRP Slate T4, feel like a Guide but with mineral oil (and Shimano Saint/Zee-compatable pass...)
Brand-X Ascend XL 150mm Dropper Post
Brand-X Ascend XL 150mm Dropper Post
Marino custom cromo 130mm singlepivot FS29
Marino custom cromo 130mm singlepivot FS29
Marino custom cromo 130mm singlepivot FS29 The geometry Just welded Just painted From behind 490mm Reach... The Unicorn w custom tuned / shimsed RS Pike Shimano SLX driveline with Shimano XT shifter and OneUp-chainguide/bash Xpedo GFX SPD-pedals TRP Slate T4, feel like a Guide but with mineral oil (and Shimano Saint/Zee-compatable pass...) Brand-X Ascend XL 150mm Dropper Post
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Maxxis
Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info

Parts

Frame
Other
Marino Bikes
Custom Steel 130mm Singlepivot FS29
Frame: Other Marino Bikes. Misc: Custom Steel 130mm Singlepivot FS29
Rear Shock
DVO
Topaz T3 Air
210x50mm
Rear Shock: DVO Topaz T3 Air. Misc: 210x50mm
Fork
RockShox
Pike rc
140mm with Vorsprung Luftkappe, and if needed "re-shimed" Charger-damper..
Fork: RockShox Pike rc. Misc: 140mm with Vorsprung Luftkappe, and if needed "re-shimed" Charger-damper..
Headset
Other
Marino Oilslick
EC44 Straight Tube
Headset: Other Marino Oilslick. Misc: EC44 Straight Tube
Handlebar
Nukeproof
Sam Hill Signature
780 mm, 38mm rise
Handlebar: Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature. Misc: 780 mm, 38mm rise
Stem
Other
Brand-X 40mm
Stem: Other Brand-X 40mm
Grips
Ergon
Ge1
Grips: Ergon Ge1
Brakes
TRP
Slate T4
Brakes: TRP Slate T4
Brake Levers
TRP
Slate T4
Brake Levers: TRP Slate T4
Shifters
Shimano
xt
Shifters: Shimano xt
Rear Derailleur
Shimano
SLX Shadow +
11 speed
Rear Derailleur: Shimano SLX Shadow +. Misc: 11 speed
Chainguide
OneUp Components
Bash Guide ISCG05
Chainguide: OneUp Components Bash Guide ISCG05
Cranks
Shimano
SLX M7000
Cranks: Shimano SLX M7000
Chainrings / Sprocket
Shimano
SLX M7000
32T
Chainrings / Sprocket: Shimano SLX M7000. Misc: 32T
Bottom Bracket
Shimano
SLX
Bottom Bracket: Shimano SLX
Chain
Shimano
SLX M7000
Chain: Shimano SLX M7000
Cassette / Rear Cog
Other
Sunrace CSMX8
11-42
Cassette / Rear Cog: Other Sunrace CSMX8. Misc: 11-42
Pedals
Xpedo
GFX
Pedals: Xpedo GFX
Front Rim
Spank
Oozy Trail 345
Front Rim: Spank Oozy Trail 345
Rear Rim
Spank
Oozy Trail 345
Rear Rim: Spank Oozy Trail 345
Hubs
DT Swiss
DT 350
Hubs: DT Swiss DT 350
Spokes
Sapim
Race
Spokes: Sapim Race
Front Tire
Schwalbe
Magic Mary EVO 2.35 Addix Soft
Front Tire: Schwalbe Magic Mary EVO 2.35 Addix Soft
Rear Tire
Maxxis
Aggressor WT 2.5 Exo Dual
Rear Tire: Maxxis Aggressor WT 2.5 Exo Dual
Saddle
Other
Superstar Components
Saddle: Other Superstar Components
Seatpost
Brand-X
Ascend XL Dropper
150mm drop w remote
Seatpost: Brand-X Ascend XL Dropper. Misc: 150mm drop w remote
Seatpost Clamp
Other
Marino Edt
Seatpost Clamp: Other Marino Edt
General Info

General Info

Model Year
2018
Model Year:
2018
Riding Type
Trail / All-Mountain
Riding Type:
Trail / All-Mountain
Weight
32 lb 12.9 oz (14880 g)
Weight: 32 lb 12.9 oz (14880 g)
Additional Info
Additional Info:
larsowe
5/18/2018 8:19am
7938 of 17504
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bizutch
6 years ago
"They have the golden arches. We have the golden arcs. Their buns have sesame seeds. Our buns have none."
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larsowe
6 years ago
Yeah, it was originally planed to go turquoise and orange, but my 12 year old daughter talked me over to go for turquoise and purple, together with the name... Who haven't dreamed of riding a unicorn... :D
Mr Marino was really good to have to deal with regarding the painting, even let me choose my own letterdesign and headbadge!!
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ccolagio
6 years ago
wow crazy. marino has come a long long way from the old days of making street trials frames. nice to see them keep progressing and getting better.
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larsowe
6 years ago
Thanks for the nice feedback!
It got exactly like I wanted it go be, except for the orange grips (I was planning for some more orange but ran out of cash...) will try to replace them with some black later on). But it rides like a charm to :D
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Big Bird
6 years ago
Steven Westly Delay/SWD was a frame builder from California who made steel DH frames. After his death, Hank Matheson took over and eventually moved shop and renamed it Bicycle Fabrications. There was a recent mention of him on Vital about his new suspension patent similar to switch infinity. The thin steel tubed construction and joining style of Mr Marino is very similar as dictated by the materials.
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larsowe
6 years ago
Yes, he's making really nice frames. You just have to be patient when communicating with him (about 4 weeks) as Mr. Marino have so many framebuilds going on.
I stated all parameters in a table, highlighting every parameters in concern at the moment. A little stiff but in the end it was worth it :D Just need to mention that the main reason that the "pre-build chat" took so long time, was because that I change a lot of parameters forth and back (several times...) but Marino always suggested me what would work and what would NOT work. He's the best!
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