G.O.G. Big Brother (Randal fit)

[Raymondo]

When would you want a spherical versus a urethane bushing, and vice verse? How does the ride change from one to another?

Please read what is quoted 2 posts above: "Spherical Bearings".

rmn

[MacSpeedMike]

These are beautiful, and exactly what i was looking to put on my 42 degree Randals.
Damnit i wish they were atleast under two hundred. For that much money you mise well buy a precision that also comes with base plates.


Maybe one day

[crazyhat]

where can i order these from

[TotsO'Thrash]

look sick!
it appears that there could be some clearance issues.

[DaDavid]

here:
Pavel Skates: About::about
ot take the mail:
whatda####@pavel-skates.com
no worries writing in English Uncle Don is going to understand you

damn, that system takes me the f"u"c"k out of the mailadress

[guivans]

Has anynone read a review about this trucks?

[JamieReis]

where can i order these from

Octane.

Has anynone read a review about this trucks?

I had them for a while. I really don't feel like writing a review, but I guess I shall. What's silverfish all about anyway..?

G.O.G. Randal Compatible hangers. The ones I had were 200mm. I think that's the only width they cut them at. The craftsmanship on these suckers is absolutely incredible. Probably the best I've seen besides Maguns. The spherical bearing is less restrictive than the average spherical. I think Smokies have the most restrictive spherical that I've ridden, in terms of how far they allow you to lean. JimZ are much better than Smokies, and these are much better than JimZ in terms of absence of lean restriction. While it was never an issue for me in any case, people often like strong 8mm axles over 10mm axles for bearing selection. These have 8mm axles. The bushing seats are medium depth allowing you little restriction via the bushing seat, and allow a more customizable ride in terms of getting the most out of your bushing selection. These are pretty heavy compared to many trucks I've ridden. They're not as heavy as JimZ or solid/1 piece hangers that I've ridden such as Spencer Smiths, Smokies, Confeds, 666, etc, but they're heavier than, Aeras, and Cindrichs. They're about as heavy as Kahas, Munkaes, and Sponges. The available urethane spherical plug is really adds stability to these trucks. I'd appreciate it more if they used a little bit softer durometer urethane in these, but you can always lathe yourself some from some yellow venom barrels, or some blue venom elims. Those formula work well in place of the spherical. Overall I'd say that these are super practical trucks. They're not too restrictive to setup for carving (like Maguns and 666 are,) and they're definitely stable enough when setup right to take speeds in excess of 100km/h. I'd definitely recommend these to someone who is purchasing their first set of precisions with sphericals, as you have the ability to swap them out easily and without modification if you choose to do so. At a $210 or so pricetag from Octane, you really can't beat it. For Teutonia, throw them on a 42/35* setup, for Maryhill a 50/42* setup. It's really great that for $246 (with the three necessary Randal Plates 50*/42*/35*) you could have awesome precisions and could set them up in so many different ways. I highly recommend these trucks. For the craftsmanship, they're underpriced.

[TM_Cruzer]

Anyone know when the adjustable baseplate is coming out?

[guivans]

Octane.



I had them for a while. I really don't feel like writing a review, but I guess I shall. What's silverfish all about anyway..?

G.O.G. Randal Compatible hangers. The ones I had were 200mm. I think that's the only width they cut them at. The craftsmanship on these suckers is absolutely incredible. Probably the best I've seen besides Maguns. The spherical bearing is less restrictive than the average spherical. I think Smokies have the most restrictive spherical that I've ridden, in terms of how far they allow you to lean. JimZ are much better than Smokies, and these are much better than JimZ in terms of absence of lean restriction. While it was never an issue for me in any case, people often like strong 8mm axles over 10mm axles for bearing selection. These have 8mm axles. The bushing seats are medium depth allowing you little restriction via the bushing seat, and allow a more customizable ride in terms of getting the most out of your bushing selection. These are pretty heavy compared to many trucks I've ridden. They're not as heavy as JimZ or solid/1 piece hangers that I've ridden such as Spencer Smiths, Smokies, Confeds, 666, etc, but they're heavier than, Aeras, and Cindrichs. They're about as heavy as Kahas, Munkaes, and Sponges. The available urethane spherical plug is really adds stability to these trucks. I'd appreciate it more if they used a little bit softer durometer urethane in these, but you can always lathe yourself some from some yellow venom barrels, or some blue venom elims. Those formula work well in place of the spherical. Overall I'd say that these are super practical trucks. They're not too restrictive to setup for carving (like Maguns and 666 are,) and they're definitely stable enough when setup right to take speeds in excess of 100km/h. I'd definitely recommend these to someone who is purchasing their first set of precisions with sphericals, as you have the ability to swap them out easily and without modification if you choose to do so. At a $210 or so pricetag from Octane, you really can't beat it. For Teutonia, throw them on a 42/35* setup, for Maryhill a 50/42* setup. It's really great that for $246 (with the three necessary Randal Plates 50*/42*/35*) you could have awesome precisions and could set them up in so many different ways. I highly recommend these trucks. For the craftsmanship, they're underpriced.

Thanks mate...

[Raymondo]

You can place your preorders to

gog@gmx.ch


rmn

[Blix]

You can place your preorders to

gog@gmx.ch


rmn

I ordered a set from Octane a couple weeks ago, hopefully you have sent him some hangers lately...

[stridey]

Blix, the hangers come from Germany. Not Switzerland! Raymondo is a seller just like me....

And Donald / Franck say they are on the way.....

[Blix]

Blix, the hangers come from Germany. Not Switzerland! Raymondo is a seller just like me....

And Donald / Franck say they are on the way.....

Haha ok, my bad.

Well, I'm exited to hear they are getting closer.

[sk8norcal]

[JamieReis]

this is confusing, both of you seem to say 2 different things...

The axle goes straight through the hanger, but the seat is offset. So it's pretty much the precision equivalent of flipping a Randal etc. Change the roll and the pivot axis very slightly, (were talking millimeters.) Those who say they're identical top and bottom are mistaken.

[sk8norcal]

that's what i was guessing...

not digging the offset seat idea though...

[Raymondo]

this is confusing, both of you seem to say 2 different things...

On the hanger there is written: 200/3,5/0


200mm width
3.5 rake (or offset from the pivot axis forward/backward)
0 offset from the kingpin (up/down)

Other than the old Bear Smokes that would have the following parameters:

174/0/0



What's the difference?

The difference that it makes to have positive or negative rake is that you are able to flip the hangers. Flipping the hangers makes your ride either more stable (in case of the GOGs with the writing facing up) or turnier (writing facing down). Also, compared to a 0/0 offset/rake truck the turning feels more round as opposed to leaning/tipping.


The e-mail address that I posted does not belong to any shop or some kind. It is so that we can keep track of how many orders there are thus how many trucks can be made in a batch. BUT this doesn't mean you can't order from gog@gmx.ch !

rmn

[SpeedFiend]

im gonna get a pair

[JamieReis]

im gonna get a pair

You can't beat them really. Spend $250 and you can get Hangers, and a 35* Randal, 2 42* Randal and a 50* Randal plates. Then you can set em up for just about any application.

[TM_Cruzer]

Anywho!
Does anyone know when the baseplates are coming out?