[News] Fit The Hawk Frame

[HeaTreatedGoodness]

- Chase Hawk Signature Frame
The Hawk weighs in at only 5 pounds . With high tech SOAREX bridges and graphics by Chase and Adam Roye, this frame is bad ass.More flicks up soon...
• Only 5 pounds
• Integrated head tube
• Steep 75° head angle
• Press fit Mid bottom bracket
• Soarex seat and chainstay bridges
• 100% Sanko butted and heat treated tubing

posted by Rob-o at Friday, September 22, 2006



enjoy.

It's about damn time.

[Alex Steadman]

What is "Soarex"?

[rideohio]

What is "Soarex"?
I did a search on google but all I found was this NASA program:

SOAREX (Sub-Orbital Aerodynamic Re-entry EXperiments)
http://www.nasa.gov/centers/ames/research/technology-onepagers/soarex.html

The frame seems sick from the specs but looks like it has really short geo, which I don't like at all.

[outsider4130]

i want one-when can i get my hands on one of these babys???what sizes will the toptube length be available in???

[HeaTreatedGoodness]

i want one-when can i get my hands on one of these babys???what sizes will the toptube length be available in???

doesnt say yet, I don't think theyre even into production yet.

[oldirtyredhed]

looks exactly what i was looking for

[scerbz]

how short of tt?

[billytalentisshweet]

What company makes it?

I saw this on another forum and it didn't say either. Or am I just blind?

[FlyBike]

fit

www.fitbikeco.com

[Flow14]

incase you guys havent already found out.... here's more specs for the new fit hawk frame

from the fit website

HAWK-20,20.25,20.5,20.75,21TT
13.75 Chainstay
5.0 pounds
Integrated ht,mid bb

[punk_porcupine]

Too bad it has integrated seatclamp. That spoils it.

[bikerinthebuff]

i want it,but the 75 degree headtube angle seems a bit sketch for me. :hmm:

[SHARDS]

I did a search on google but all I found was this NASA program:

SOAREX (Sub-Orbital Aerodynamic Re-entry EXperiments)
NASA - SOAREX (Sub-Orbital Aerodynamic Re-entry EXperiments) (http://www.nasa.gov/centers/ames/research/technology-onepagers/soarex.html)




Surely, Nobody is going to be going THAT high on a bike ! :lol:

[NEWRIDE]

Too bad it has integrated seatclamp. That spoils it.

AND an integrated headtube. Even worse. Everything else looks fine, though.

[Backyard_250]

What is "Soarex"?

It sounds like a pokemon..hehehe

[AaronBMX]

What is "Soarex"?
the word says it soa-rex a.k.a rex has a soa

[corbz]

Surely, Nobody is going to be going THAT high on a bike ! :lol:

made me lol

[Charles]

I dont like it because hawk rides it.

[punk_porcupine]

I dont like it because hawk rides it.

Why hate him?

[Charles]

Why hate him?

Ha, I dont know... He doesnt seem like a prick or anything but for some reason im just not to fond of him or his riding.
I guess thats not a good excuse to not like the frame so anyways I like longer toptube and chainstay frames.
Toptube probably 21.25" but atleast 21" and chainstay 14.5 but atleast 14".

[sam8madness]

This is gonna be the new aitken...

[punk_porcupine]

Ha, I dont know... He doesnt seem like a prick or anything but for some reason im just not to fond of him or his riding.
I guess thats not a good excuse to not like the frame so anyways I like longer toptube and chainstay frames.
Toptube probably 21.25" but atleast 21" and chainstay 14.5 but atleast 14".

I think its just different styles. Im not to fond of Edwins riding as it looks crude but anyone who rides with flow i like.

I want to try a 21tt frame but im not sure if i want it or not...

[HeaTreatedGoodness]

AND an integrated headtube. Even worse. Everything else looks fine, though.

yeah well considering there are about 3 frames made with a regular head tube (exageration) you have to make due, or have one custom made.

[Matrix]

yeah well considering there are about 3 frames made with a regular head tube (exageration) you have to make due, or have one custom made.


SAY WHAT!

I know of atleast 10 frames of the top of my head. Not to mention every FBM, Standard, T1, S&M(unsure on FIT), Solid can be ordered with a reg HS an US bb if you have it ordered.

Cost is 15$ more...So, why settle for euro/mid(spanish is fine) BB or integrated HS? If you spend 300plus on a frame...whats 15$ to get what you want? I had a FBM Capone waiting with a reg HS an US bb, but my income tax was alot less than planned. So, now some kid in Ohio has it...It only cost me 328(had I bought it).

[australiarider69]

these puppies will be available through most distributors early november!!

[manx_rob]

SAY WHAT!

I know of atleast 10 frames of the top of my head. Not to mention every FBM, Standard, T1, S&M(unsure on FIT), Solid can be ordered with a reg HS an US bb if you have it ordered.

Cost is 15$ more...So, why settle for euro/mid(spanish is fine) BB or integrated HS? If you spend 300plus on a frame...whats 15$ to get what you want? I had a FBM Capone waiting with a reg HS an US bb, but my income tax was alot less than planned. So, now some kid in Ohio has it...It only cost me 328(had I bought it).



How can you say a spanish is fine when it uses smaller weaker bearings than a mid, and hey hold on doesn't a mid just use the bearings from a U.S without the cups.............. My last two frames have had internal headsets and i have never had a minutes bother with the, they are pretty much fit and forget, on my old frame my headset came loose once in a year!


Anyway the new hawk frame looks awesome!


I might have to sell my sunday!

[Matrix]

How can you say a spanish is fine when it uses smaller weaker bearings than a mid, and hey hold on doesn't a mid just use the bearings from a U.S without the cups.............. My last two frames have had internal headsets and i have never had a minutes bother with the, they are pretty much fit and forget, on my old frame my headset came loose once in a year!


Anyway the new hawk frame looks awesome!


I might have to sell my sunday!


I have cracked and or snapped 3 frames at the headset with an integrated...I only ride Reg.

As for spanish, it is similar to a US. Mid uses US BB bearings ONLY...but even one micro mm off and your screwed to pound the bearings into the frame. And when a frame is welded the heat distorts the BB and HS some...so your 50-50 to get problems. Only CNCed BB an HS don't cause a problem. And euro is weak, and not intended for the load BMX gives the threads.

I'd much rather buy 20$ cups now and then than a 300$ frame.

[punk_porcupine]

Spanish is nothing like US. It doesnt use cups and is push fit just like mid. However the bearings are smaller. Mid is stronger than spanish anyday.

[thebmxstore]

Just curious, what's wrong with integrated headtubes and seat clamps? I thought most companies were at least going for the integrated headtube. Seems like a lot of race frames use the integrated seat clamp as well. Does anybody remember the Dirtmaster Creature frame? I really liked the integrated headtube on it. From the photos I remember seeing it used bearings very similar to a bottom bracket eliminating the need for a headset all together. It never really took off, and I'm not sure why. Maybe because it was a little bulky.

Rick
the bmx store

[punk_porcupine]

All integrated features will be a pain if you break them as instead of buying a £6 seatclamp for example you have to either grind the clamp off (like i did) or buy a new frame.

Integrated headsets also damage the headtube by the pressure.

This explains thinks better. (http://www.chrisking.com/tech/int_headsets_explained/int_hds_explain_1.html)

[MAX POWER]

looks good...but honestly, it's not short enough for me and my type of riding.

13" CS foe life!

[Enjoi69]

nice frame

[minzbmx1]

I like this frame.. im gunna get one as soon as they arrive in england! it says on the fit website now too bout it been made in tiwian instead of usa so the price tag wont be £300 like the S3 . bout £230 maybey????

[punk_porcupine]

I like this frame.. im gunna get one as soon as they arrive in england! it says on the fit website now too bout it been made in tiwian instead of usa so the price tag wont be £300 like the S3 . bout £230 maybey????

That is because what was the flow frame has had a couple of things added and Chase Hawks endorsement and thats all.

[FBMBMXNJ]

shit looks nice, but im still getting an FBM.

[prerunnerXJ]

anyone have any other pics of it from different angles?

[mvbmxkid]

It's about damn time.
im so getting it for xmas cuz my bike sux
my back wheel probably coast more than my whole bke

[prerunnerXJ]

saw one today in person and they look great

the SOAREX bridges are pretty much squished down round tubing, its kinda oval shaped and the welds dont look too good there but everything else is pretty damn sexy

[bennyball]

i heard that chase hawk bent the back end on his at backyard? any truth in this? not very good marketing if he did...:roll:

[minzbmx1]

i have ordered this frame yesterday!!! ... i ordered black 20.75 ... cant wait to get it meee like!!!

[lalo pro]

chase hawk do real street, so the frame must be super strong

[thedude]

is the flat clear another word for raw???
like what it says on danscomp..
cause on the fit website
it doesnt have any pictures of it raw

[NEWRIDE]

All integrated features will be a pain if you break them as instead of buying a £6 seatclamp for example you have to either grind the clamp off (like i did) or buy a new frame.

Integrated headsets also damage the headtube by the pressure.

This explains thinks better. (http://www.chrisking.com/tech/int_headsets_explained/int_hds_explain_1.html)

Yeah there you go. My gripe about integrated headsets is that in a hard fall/crash/landing, the whole headtube will suffer and may even crack, warp out of shape, etc. Also, they cups will wear out insted of the whole headtube. But with regular headsets, the cups take all the beating,wear and tear and they are easily replacable if damaged.

I also think american BB's are supior to other types of BB's because not only do they use the largest(therefore strongest) bearings, the bearings themselve are made to be maintenace free so you run em' till they seize up and wont spin any longer.

My bike has the good ol' reg. headset and american bb, so I have expierance with them. never had problems with either.

[moddersunited]

is the flat clear another word for raw???
like what it says on danscomp..
cause on the fit website
it doesnt have any pictures of it raw

yes its the same as raw but instead of a glossy raw its flat like flat black and the raw s3

[thedude]

yes its the same as raw but instead of a glossy raw its flat like flat black and the raw s3

so its raw like the raw s3???
if so, im getting it in that raw color
cause it shows all the welds and all


and what's that other color then? on the fit website?
the dark gray one..
http://www.fitbikeco.com/uploaded_images/hawks_blades-737512.jpg
they never show it in raw..
thats why im confused if flat clear is that dark gray color or raw...

[minzbmx1]

the dark gray colour is .. flat black... thats wot im running at the moment .. its real nice like!

[Mads]

chase hawk do real street, so the frame must be super strong

Chase aint the biggest rider around tho. But I dont doubt its a strong frame.

[Meeuwissen1]

Mine is coming in the mail tomo for my christmas present.

[thedude]

the dark gray colour is .. flat black... thats wot im running at the moment .. its real nice like!


so flat CLEAR is RAW
i just wanna make sure

[minzbmx1]

so flat CLEAR is RAW
i just wanna make sure


yush that is right .... flat clear is raw and flat black is matt black