Anyone got direct experience of both? Similarities? Differences? Is there much in it?
EDIT: Just remembered there was an Alpitude on long term test in the mag wasn't there? Better dig out the back issues...
Anyone got direct experience of both? Similarities? Differences? Is there much in it?
EDIT: Just remembered there was an Alpitude on long term test in the mag wasn't there? Better dig out the back issues...
I have an Alptitude which I use for erm "work" in Lee and Cragg Quarry. Trail inspections etc. Its really is a very good bike climbs really well and goes down hill really well, fun on the pumptrack too (not that I can pump very well yet). Seems to be a good well sorted bike ideal for the rocky, bermy techy stuff I needed it for. I have been on a giant vt for the past few years so wasn't sure about going back to a hardtail but I'm glad I have, its lots of fun.
Can't fault the Alpitude really (apart from white grips and sadle?)not light but you don't really notice the weight when riding it. Not riden a P7 but know a couple of people who have them and they seem more than happy with them as well.
Sounds like you need a test ride!
Have you looked at Whyte? Awesome frames...
Cheers TonyL. I quite like the idea of the Alpitude and from what you say it would be spot on.
Hmm.
Alpitude: Tick all the boxes and would be getting the frame only and so white grips/saddle wouldn't detract from my riding skillz
P7: Always fancied an Orange but have only ever had the wrong one for me (E8).
Whyte: The 631 19 looks lovely but would push costs beyond the safety limits of my current budget*
*ie. my missus would have my nads in a sling.
Had an alpitude for 3 months, great riding bike that pedalled surprisingly well considering it really came together when pointed down BUT the build quality was shocking- really brittle paint, decals fitted by Stevie Wonders Taipei fan club and after two wet rides started to drip rust everywhere.
Had a P7 which again was a great frame which was more suited to classic up and down singletrack and had a better all day compliance to it.
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