INTENSE M3 UK BUILD

[ROG130]

well got in a 2 pack wash primer then did it in a 2k filler primer black guide coat now time to flat it and paint it what colour dont now yet

[Trackman417]

Pretty
Matte black would be a nice color. Keep it nice and stealthy

[BATFINK]

Here's a picture of the frame. Well if you can call it that. It's a pancake just now

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[BATFINK]

Reminds me of this: it's darth vaders pancake!

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[BATFINK]

That's the earth pancake been folded now and starting the take shape. Sorry I have been posting on your thread ROG, I was just keeping you updated, I will add all this to my build thread wherever it is when I've got a bit more done.

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[BATFINK]

Ridiculous language

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[Trackman417]

Ridiculous language

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Nice! That's great that all you have to do is fold sheet metal and then weld the tabs. About as simple as it gets, I think. Forget welding, just use DP420 and glue the darn thing together and start riding tomorrow!

[BATFINK]

Origami E-Bike

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[ROG130]

looking good batfink it will look fab when tig weldings all done then you know you are on the home straight then the fun begins fitting it back together
i got all the painting done and fitted the back end on and the shock next get the ca fitted re spoke the rims wiring to do list goes on and on /////MUST GET A ALARM ////system for it anybody know of a good one for a e-bike thinking of data tagging it to
as my mate just finished his e-bike had it in the road for a week and yes some b/////d took it
i painted my frame 2 times 1st colour was battleship grey but it looked more blue than grey so i re painted ..... i will let you know when i add some more photos at weekend

[BATFINK]

Can't wait to see what colour you do ROG, I'm thinking black always a good colour, or some sort of anthracite, going to get it powder coated. Here it is tack welded.

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[ROG130]

sorted going to look very cool well done m8
i set my one up today and hell its big and long wheel base is 50" long i dont no if i like it or not we will see if not i will sell it and start a new one

[Trackman417]

sorted going to look very cool well done m8
i set my one up today and hell its big and long wheel base is 50" long i dint no if i like it or not we will see if not i will sell it and start a new one

Damnit!
You live in the UK
Shipping wouldn't be worth it.

[Idontwanttopedal]

I'm uk I pm you asking if you do anther so If you do sell let me know please. How tall are you. Thank you

[ROG130]

well i got some more done to day i had the suspension set up wrong a so did that now its 49" long thats better got torque arm cut out just got to paint them here are some photos

[ROG130]

lol yes i went for white well everybody going for matt black or the stealth look but my build is not a stealth bike i went for battleship grey but it did not look right so i wanted to make it look std as poss i will be adding some carbon fiber panels that will help tone it down a bit plus by painting it if it gets damaged i can paint it at work for free if i had plastic coating then i would have to pay to have it re coated plus if i get bored with white i can do it any colour i like

[Trackman417]

well i got some more done to day i had the suspension set up wrong a so did that now its 49" long thats better got torque arm cut out just got to paint them here are some photos

Wow that is absolutely beautiful. Great job mate! Everything looks so professional. Very Stealth electric bike-ish .
How heavy is that?
When you posted made in the uSA finished in the UK, did you have the sheets cut in the US?

[ROG130]

i dont know how heavy it is.its not that heavy as i can still lift it up i will do that when its all built get the proper weight for it
no i cut the sheets my self the intense m3 frame in std form is made in the usa but i cut it up and modded it in the uk so made in usa finished in uk

[knoxie]

Awesome mate you work really fast too!! cant wait to see the finished article

[Timma2500]

Its looking awsome Rodger! Is that painted in automotive 2 pac? It looks great in white, so much so i think we'll end up with twins
EDIT: i just looked at your pics again, they'll definately be twins with us using the same forks, similar shocks and rims

Regarding the wheelbase, at 49" (1245mm) yours is a fair bit longer than mine at 47.5" (1206mm). How tall are you? I'm only 5"8 and find mine is about as long as i could comfortably handle, reach wise to the bars. If you think you might struggle with reach, try going to a shorter stem, i use one of these 45mm direct bolt on Sunline stems:

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These are similar and well priced: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=59067.

Anyway, i know you'll be busy getting it all built so you can post more pics for us to gander at so i'll leave you to it
Keep up the good (and fast) work!


Paul

P.s. Batfink - yours looks great mate, get a thread going and keep the pics flowing!

[BATFINK]

Looks great ROG, great colour choice too, Well done, you will soon be on the road with that baby Awesome.

Could you tell us a bit about how you did those nice little buttons for the cycle analyst as i need to find a solution for this too.

I had a good inspection of my own frame and i am going to make a few modification to get a little more internal area for more juice for longer rides and the mods I'm planning will make my frame a bit stronger. wish i was as far ahead as you as i go for an operation on my knee at end of month and don't know if i am going to get a chance to ride it before then so fingers crossed i do get my bbay up and running before then.

[ROG130]

thanks paul yes its ici 2 pac the colour is ici 2 pac 900 mixing tint it was the best match half a litre did the complete frame with some to spare just in case it gets damaged
going to go for 3d carbon decal on the bottom part of the frame from steer tube to bottom bracket that will help stop stones chipping the paint and do a bit on the side panel the more black you add the better it looks mmmm make it look like a police bike then less chance getting a tug lol i sat on it to day and i think it will be ok glad i did not do it any longer tho the next thing is getting some sort of bike side stand made up working on that will keep you updated very cool to think that there will be 2 ebikes that will be twins both on each side of the planet shame i was not living closer then you me and jay on the white stealth could go for a run the 3 white amigos

[ROG130]

ca buttons this is a link for the buttons http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260963854715? ... 500wt_1156 then get 2 rubbers of a pencil glue in the bottom of the button then cut at an angle on the end of rubber as the buttons on the big screen ca are at a angle then thay fit nice and snugggggg and thats about it works and looks me thinks

[full-throttle]

well i got some more done to day i had the suspension set up wrong a so did that now its 49" long thats better got torque arm cut out just got to paint them here are some photos

Looking good

How wide is the main triangle ended up being?

Love the way my Intense rides. Wish they didn't crack as easily thought..

[ROG130]

hi full-throttle the frame ended up at 140mm wide just the right size for the ca display

[BATFINK]

Thanks Rog, I will get those buttons and give them a whirl

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