Reklamation DNE - Dave Nourie Edition Frame

Of course, the moment I saw this frame, I had to have it. Designed by flatland legend Dave Nourie and built in the USA by frame-builder extraordinaire John Corts, you just *know* it’s going to be a winner. The low production count only adds to the cool factor—mine is #47.

I purchased the green frame and absolutely love it. It’s lightweight, offers multiple braking options, and has zero flex (and I’m 210 lbs). The geometry feels great, and I’m a huge fan of the classic twin top tube design straight out of the ’80s.

There are a few minor drawbacks worth mentioning. The frame does not include chain tensioners as advertised, the decals came off fairly easily, and at 19" it runs a bit short.

That said, I still gave this frame five stars. The lack of chain tensioners was acceptable—small-batch production often comes with tradeoffs, and sometimes you ship the frame and take the lumps. I respect that. As for the decals, it’s a non-issue for me; the frame itself is absolutely stunning. And while the frame is a little short for my preference, I knew the length when I bought it.

For all those reasons, this one still earns a solid five stars. Now I just need to get it autographed.

95% of the bike was ordered from Flat Society.

I've always been a fan of twin top frames and this one is a keeper. Most of the parts for the build came from Flat Society.

This frame is beautiful, retro and modern in the same package. My biggest complaint is that it was marketed as having integrated chain tensionera and it doesn't. There's also some thin paint at welds, and lots of bubbles in the decals. QC could have been a little better.