bikered

As I posted a while back, I recently got a custom DS-1, and I really love the bike so far. I was wondering, how strong is this frame: how big can I put it consistently within it's abilities. This is just so that I can have an idea of what the frame will handle as I will not be able to replace for a while.
Thank you very much in advance.
Ed

littleriderdave

heh heh
i reckon it can take 6 foot maybe. But not with you on it cuz you have no flow!
:-)
just kidding.

bikered

oooooooooooo.......
can't think of a viable reply so....

Dannihilator

Pictures, we need pictures, the does not exist if there aren't any pictures.

bikered

can't give you pictures of mine as we don't have a digital camera, but it is the same frame as this:

LilRootRx7

Ive got a DS-1 and ive done 6ft to flat on it with no problems. On that drop I landed rear first and another time I landed flat by accident and no damage to the frame.
here is a pic of mine. Im thinking about throwing my shiver dc on it for the winter since im not riding my stinky a whole lot

hooligan

and the pic is where?

LilRootRx7

using a hyperlink never works, anyway here it is

bikered

mmmmmm, me like...
mine's built with sun ditch witch rims, manitou black 90-120 (not great, but I like the adjustability for dirt or dropping), shimano deore hydro brakes, deore 8 spd, FSA pig headset, planet x and FSA finishing bits. Love it so far....

Lilroot, what travel have you got on your fork? My frame seems to be different to yours in terms of standover height, just wondering if that makes any difference to the max travel your frame can take?

Thanks for the info

LilRootRx7

ive got a 2003 marzocchi dj3 with 125mm on the front. also the frame is a 14inch which may make it different looking than yours. I bought the 14inch because its great for trials and urban assault, Im 5'11" and the fit is great. the frame is also a 2003. if you want any other pictures just let me know and ill take some. im really happy with the geometry and ride of this bike, i dont think i could ask for anything better.

hebrew_rider

my ds-2 has held up fine, five-foot to flat drops and all.

LilRootRx7

Just for fun I decided to throw my shiver onto the DS-1. Its so much heavier in the front now, I love it! lol

bikered

waaaaiiiiiit!
can the bike actually take that fork?! I mean seriously, won't the frame get smashed in seconds?!
looks DAMN sexy though....

Maelstrom 

I feel like I have been transported onto pinkbike.