Missus currently running a Fisher GED frame – slightly heavy and firm….

Got me thinking about a nice pink 456…missus being at top of height range for the 16" 456 but it would fit me fine 😉

Build using swapped components from the GED and some stuff I have lying around garage..

Frame – 16" 456
Fork – 140mm Recon 335 solo air
Post – FSA Carbon
Stem – 60mm 456
Wheels – EN521 rear, XM317 disc front with Deore disc hubs
Tyres – Michelin Dry2 in 2.3"
Brakes – Deore hydraulics 180mm front, 160mm rear rotors
Chainset – 22/34 Deore squre taper double with Ti bash
Front mech – Deore
Rear mech – Deore
Running 7 speed on rear – SRAM PG 730 12>32

Reckon should make a decent trail/fun bike….?

Know the 456 was down the pecking order in WMB this month, but reckon would make a cracking bike still.

The 456 is no less firm IMO.

Given that the GED is Alu and the 456 is steel, I don't think you'd save much weight either. Sorry.

Looks good. Very similar spec to my spare 16" 456. The 16 runs a 23 inch ETT so is quite long, so check that. I'm 5'11" and run a 70mm stem on the 16 and it fits me pretty well, a tiny bit small but not far off.

As SO says, it won't be light. Comfy though.

Sounds just like mine.

Its a 16" and I'm 6ft its fine for short rides but my back starts to hurt on long ones but I could do with an FS then anyway.

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I tend to struggle a bit with the frame sizing of On Ones. I'm 5'7" with long (for my height) legs and a shorter body. My 16" 456 does feel a touch too long even with a short stem, swept back bars and in- line post.

My 15.5" PA on the other hand fits like a glove, I know the PA is more expensive but IMO the extra cash is well worth it … not just for fit but also general quality/finish.

Build you've described sounds alright though 😉