Official Milwaukee Bruiser Thread

pregler · Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 1:29 am Post subject: Official Milwaukee Bruiser Thread

"The frames just got in!

Drew built it up with MKE polo cranks, some mini bars, brakes [front and rear] and some saddle just for the pictures. That is raw steel, no paint, so expect some COLOR!

I'm putting Thomson bits, 2" riders, SOMA Tabo, Sugino 75s and my Profile wheelset on mine. YES you can barspin with a front brake. YES there will be an option available without brake bosses and NO I do not know when they will be available for purchase.

Mine is going to paint tomorrow. Will post updates once it's in my hands!"

from prolly

http://prollyisnotprobably.com/2009/01/mke_prototypes_are_in.php
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sam · Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 1:53 am Post subject:

DAMN!!
It looks kinda ugly in that form, but I bet it'll look sick after some paint and awesome shit!
Fuck Milwaukee! You just made my decision so much harder!!

nawamtombat · Joined: 23 Oct 2008 Posts: 928 Location: screwston tx

i'll take that fork
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prolly · Joined: 29 Sep 2008 Posts: 1138

sans brakes

Also, I'll set it up much like my Brooklyn. No mini BMX bars, Sugino 75s, profiles to Sun 0-degree XCs and a tabo saddle. Thomson bits too...

Less ugly with actual paint I promise!

prolly · Joined: 29 Sep 2008 Posts: 1138

Also, one of the major differences here is the HTA. Most of these bikes have a slack HTA, this one's steep. Nose Manuals, rock walks, nose pivots and g-turn tricks will be easier with a tighter cockpit.
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Arock · Joined: 23 Oct 2008 Posts: 700 Location: austin texas

what kind of tubing is it prolly?

prolly · Joined: 29 Sep 2008 Posts: 1138

4130 not sure if it's butted. Gussets at the DT / BB and DT/HT

you WILL be able to barspin a 700c with enough clearance and with a 990 brake. Safety first!
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Arock · Joined: 23 Oct 2008 Posts: 700 Location: austin texas

are you gonna break it?

sam · Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 3:47 am Post subject:

Definitely looks way better with out brakes.
Can't wait to see the finished project.

Tracktramp805 · Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 3:56 am Post subject:

any idea of what colors they are going to come in?any idea of a frame and fork price?any info on this would be great..
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prolly · Joined: 29 Sep 2008 Posts: 1138

colors... not sure. I think they'll do custom for an additional fee. I thinnnnk they'll be around $450 frame and fork. NOT SURE. Don't quote me on that. There will be two versions:

-Hand Built by waterford in the USA
-Hand Built by Taiwanese people

Prices should reflect the manufacturers.

Frame was designed with the specificity of the fork, unlike some manufacturers, these two were meant for each other.
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iansmash · Joined: 28 Aug 2008 Posts: 1055 Location: Richmond, VA

the top tube looks long...very interesting design...
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hornbeck · Joined: 13 Oct 2008 Posts: 465 Location: Lawton, OK

looks great without brakes.

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treetooth · Joined: 25 Oct 2008 Posts: 241 Location: Columbus ohio

digging it so hard.
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rotharpunc · Joined: 12 Nov 2008 Posts: 249

thats fucking nice and all, BUT WHEN THE FUCK WILL IT BE AVAILABLE??? the people at ben's are getting tired of me stopping in and calling to ask about it
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nawamtombat · Joined: 23 Oct 2008 Posts: 928 Location: screwston tx

will they sell the fork separate as well?
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elm · Joined: 29 Jan 2009 Posts: 2

This is my first post, and I just want to say that I think this bike looks like it will be better than cutter.