140-160mm enduro frame for 1k ish

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140-160mm enduro frame for 1k ish
timthetinyhorse
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Iv finally decided that its time to replace my 2005 enduro frame and get something of similar travel but that also pedals a little better,

I have a bout 1k to spend but with so many frames out there im not sure what i should be looking at.

One of these may take my ancy, anyone had any experience with them?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yeti-575-Frame-2013-brand-new-Large-Fox-Shock-RRP-1499-/161177966520?pt=UK_Health_Beauty_Fragrances_Women_s_Fragrances_PP&hash=item2586f497b8#ht_591wt_1170

Any advice would be spot on, it will be mainly used at trail centers and enduro racing but also the odd big all mountain trip,

cheers

Posted 10 years ago

jambalaya
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Nukeproof

Posted 10 years ago

Hob-Nob
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For about a grand, it would be hard to look past one of the new Liteville 301’s on Ebay at the moment.

Depends if you want to embrace the bigger wheel thing or not.

Used, there is a whole lot of choice 🙂

Posted 10 years ago

oakesy2001uk
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El guapo, with enough change for a slackset and cane creek loveliness! and that will be new with warrenty!

Don’t let the low price put you off… it used to be a very pricey boutique brand if that makes you feel any better… 😉

I’m very attached to mine 6 months on….

Posted 10 years ago

tmb467
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Need to make sure you think about future upgrades but also compatibility with what you have now

Enduro takes a straight steerer so you may need a new headset.

Seatpost might need a shim or you might need a new post (Enduro is a bit thicker all over)

Other than that, the world is yer oyster. I only had 500 to do the same but it was good fun

Posted 10 years ago

JCL
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2010+ Enduro.

Lighter, another world geo and suspension from yours, virtually indestructible, lots about.

Posted 10 years ago

Tom_W1987
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http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/nukeproof-mega-am-frame-rockshox-monarch-2013/rp-prod81835?_$ja=tsid:46412|cgn:Nukeproof+-+MTB+Frames|cn:Chain+Reaction-UK-PLA-PLA-All-DT-SE|kw:317059UK_Nukeproof+Mega+AM+Frame+-+RockShox+Monarch+++2013&gclid=CICn48iZvbsCFTDMtAodTyEAxQ

http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/category/bikes/mountain-bikes/full-suspension/product/review-nukeproof-mega-am-comp-13-47613/

Posted 10 years ago

wilko1999
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Another vote for an El Guapo, I sorely regretted selling mine. However that 575 on eBay would be very tempting I have to admit!

Posted 10 years ago

chakaping
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Nukeproof mega am are a good price on CRC. Seem well regarded. Perhaps a bit weighty.

Or go secondhand and pick up something more flashy.

I’ve got a mondraker dune frame you can have for half your budget if you’re a medium.

Posted 10 years ago

tpbiker
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got my 2012 Enduro for 900 quid new 🙂

Posted 10 years ago

althepal
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I love my 2010 575. Great do it all bike, goes up well, loves the downs, reasonably light for nigh on six inches of travel too. I’ve got 150 revs on mine but the options always there to stick 160s on if I want something burlier! Great bike, was a perfect replacement for my old Enduro..

Posted 10 years ago

timthetinyhorse
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damn that el guapo is a tempting option!! all the reviews look sweet too

Posted 10 years ago

fr0sty125
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I’ve not regretted getting the El Guapo.

Posted 10 years ago

limkilde
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http://www.commencal-store.co.uk/PBSCProduct.asp?ItmID=12501397

Posted 10 years ago

wrecker
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You’d be a nutter not to get the Mega IMHO.
2nd hand coverts sell within budget, SB66′ not far off, Tracers about that money. Loads of choice.
There’s always the ubiquitous 5;
http://www.bikescene.co.uk/Orange-Five-Frame-6278-107-0.html

Posted 10 years ago

campfreddie
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re. the Yeti 575 frame.

2 points.

1. – that is a very pale looking kashima shock in the photos
2. – if they are a yeti dealer and the frame has been display only, it should be offered for sale with a full-length warranty which makes it a very good deal.

Posted 10 years ago

VanHalen
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that nukeproof sounds shit.

It takes fast reactions and some unorthodox lines to thread it through tight technical trails

so basically if you like wide open motorways its great. if you like techy trails that actually test skill dont bother.

Posted 10 years ago

steel4real
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That Yeti – frame looks very nice.

But as campfreddie points out it doesn’t look like a Kashima shock.

Posted 10 years ago

Leku
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http://www.mountain-trax.com/product/5068/Yeti_ASR_575_Alloy_Frame

buy it straight from their shop…

Posted 10 years ago

oakesy2001uk
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damn that el guapo is a tempting option!! all the reviews look sweet too

Do it!

I loved mine with the cane creek double barell air and 36 floats…

Changed it up to a cane creek coil, and fox 36 vanilla fit RC2’s and a 1.5degree works components slackset and its hands down the best bike i’ve ever ridden!
I’ve owned a stumpjumper and a blur LT, and ridden a spicy, alpine 160, meta AM, pitch etc… etc…

If you want any more info let me know.

Posted 10 years ago

steel4real
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Well the shop description seems to differ to the ebay one as it states a Fox RP2 shock.

Posted 10 years ago

steel4real
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I contacted them through ebay, here is the reply:-

“Hi,

Just to confirm it is the Fox RP2 shock, we have rectified the information on the page. Thank you for pointing it out to us.

Thanks for your time,
Mountain Trax”

Still a damned good price though 🙂

Posted 10 years ago

wrecker
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so basically if you like wide open motorways its great. if you like techy trails that actually test skill dont bother.

It’s what the guys ride in Molini, and they love em. That is some technical shit over there. I don’t own one, but have ridden them and I’d take one over an Enduro any day of the week.

Posted 10 years ago

wilko1999
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Bargain… title says ‘used’ but if you read lower down its a brand new never built frame from Planet X:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Titus-El-Guapo-Frame-With-Rockshox-Monarch-RT3-Shock-Large-Orange-Used-/291040631678?pt=UK_Health_Beauty_Fragrances_Women_s_Fragrances_PP&hash=item43c35f9b7e

Posted 10 years ago

jambalaya
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The Trail Addiction guides all ride Mega’s so if they where rubbish on technical terrain I guess we (as guests) and they (as riders) would notice. Been on a few Surrey Hills rides with a guy on a Mega, he was a great rider so I cannot imagine he would have bought a dog

EDIT: on s/h front I paid about £1250 for my Covert new so I am sure there are plenty of good used ones around for under your budget.

Posted 10 years ago

hambl90
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El guapo here too , Planet X eBay shop has some going cheap at the moment .

Posted 10 years ago

PaulGillespie
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Check out the commencal Meta AMs on sale on crc or direct from the commencal store.
I bought the meta SL and think its great.

Posted 10 years ago