The guys from Endo Imports have just worked a deal with Elite Cycle Imports. This means that Sinister Bikes will now be available with a range of build kits to suit all models and budgets. The kits will include parts from FUNN, Tuff Neck, Intense Tyres, THE and Profile. Also included in this deal is Manitou Australia, who will be helping out with forks and shocks. All Sinister frames will still be available frame only or with your own custom build.
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We have just completed the XXIV Demo 4X bike using the 24Seven Bikes Crosser frame, Slack pedals and a Gamut P40 Chain device. The bike is just oooh so perfect, if you see us around with it you can take it for a spin too. We will be getting it into some mags ASAP, so you should see more of it.

Spec List

Frame: 24Seven Crosser - Black
Fork: Fox 36’s TALAS RC2
Brakes: Avid Juicy Carbon with Goodridge Lines
Shifter: Sram X0
Derailleur: Sram X0 Mini Cage
Cables: Avid Flak Jacket
Handlebar: Truvativ Holzfeller
Stem: Truvativ Holzfeller
Cranks: Truvativ Holzfeller
Chain Device: Gamut P40
Seatpost: Thomson Elite - Black
Seatclamp: Hope Bolt Up - Gold
Pedals: 24Seven Slack - Gold
Hubs: Hope Bulb - Gold, with Black Hope QR on Rear
Rims: Mavic 729’s - Black
Spokes: DT Swiss Competition - Black with DT Swiss Aluminium Nipples - Gold
Seat: SDG Bel Air - Tiger Print
Grips: ODI Intense Lock On
Tyres: Azonic Viglante 2.5″
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It seems that over the last year dirt jumping and street riding in Australia has really come to the fore. With magazines, websites such as this and sponsors now taking notice of what riders have been getting up to away from the races. Bike companies have realized this and we are now seeing more and more street and DJ (Dirt Jumping) specific bikes slowly filtering their way onto our shores. Many of the larger company’s out there offer what they call hardcore hard tails designed at the street and trail market, but often don’t do their homework on the ideal geometry. It is often rare to find a bike that can handle both disciplines exceedingly with the exception of many 24″ specific bikes. So when I first had a look at the German made ‘Last Raffnix’ I was more than ecstatic to find that on paper the geometry appeared to be near on perfect for street and DJ. I was not disappointed.
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It has been a while coming, with Uni and work writing on the site has taken a back seat unfortunately. But now i have finished Uni for the semester, hopefully i can get a bit more content up for you guys.

As most of you know i have been riding an On-One Gimp Mark 3 for a good couple of months now. For a quick review, let’s just say i am buying a mark 4 version of this frame (has disc mounts), thats how good it was!

The geometry of the bike is great, it is basically BMX Geo with 26″ wheels, so it is very small and short. Which gives for great control over it in the air.

The cromoly steel was amazing, you could really notice the difference when compared to aluminium. The cromoly is not as stiff as aluminium, so it gives a bit of flex which made landing alot smoother, well they feel smoother anyway. It was noticably heavier than aluminium, but you didnt notice really out on the trail.

Overall i thought the frame was really well made and designed, featured good placement of gussets and had extremely high quality welding. My only quarm with this frame was that it did not have rear disc mounts, only V-Brake mounts. But they have corrected this in the Mark 4 version.

I would highly recommend this frame, for a RRP of $749 it is great value too. They also come with a really good warranty, so you will be covered if you ever axe the frame (which you wont! it is steel baby!). You can also buy the complete demo bike (rigid forks, on-one wheels etc. - my parts featured in photo) for $1100. Email me if you are interested.

The gimp got 7.5/10 from me, and i will do another review when i get my MARK 4 built up with discs, it will be sure to score higher!