Ive got a Genesis Altitude 853 in a 19'' frame which Ive got rid of because I hated the setup. Ive got £350 to spend on a decent Steel frame and in a 17'' size. Im 5' 11'' and found the genesis sluggish. I dont want a Cotic as a few mates have them already. Wanted a PA but none left. Any suggestions??
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Help!!
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Oh and the forks I want to use are 130mm so want the frame to fit these. Is it asking to much on my budget?
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456 off here.
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if you felt the steel bike sluggish how about trying an aluminum frame. just an idea, steel is not for everyone. if not charge, sanderson, second hand orange all nice bikes.
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456 +1
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Just looked at 456. Im hoping im right in saying thats an on one, they are £125. Why so cheap?
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Any ideas anybody?
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Ragley Blue Pig or Inbred 456
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DMR Trailstar?
456 is really hard to beat at that price.
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I think ive decided on the geared inbred. Good choice?
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What did you hate about the Genesis setup?
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I just felt as if I was gunna break the damn thing. I also got it at the same time as a colleague, and then later found out that another colleague got one, so turned a bit gay. But in all honesty i struggled uphill, and it was probably a bit big? (19'', im 5' 11'')
In any case it just didnt feel right for me, though my work mates love theirsPosted 2 years ago # -
I'm 5-11 and this fits perfectly...
Bit over budget but worth it.
Edit, just read your second post... frame's designed for 100mm forks so please ignore.
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I just felt as if I was gunna break the damn thing. I also got it at the same time as a colleague, and then later found out that another colleague got one, so turned a bit gay. But in all honesty i struggled uphill, and it was probably a bit big? (19'', im 5' 11'')
So - it was too big, too flexy and not niche enough?
Maybe something like a Dialled Alpine or Cotic BFe would suit?
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I am trying to sell a 16" Cove Hummer for £350 if you are interested.
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too big, too flexy and not niche enough, not to mention homosexual and heavy.
I'm unclear that an Inbred is going to help with any of this except the sizing.
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jim: all of the above, spoke to mike at dialled and the alpine is due end of september/begining of august. BD: I agree but as a stop gap until the alpine I thought inbred would be good - at least size wise. Thought about the BFe but prefered the Alpine
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Dialled alpine ?? i am running 130 mm forks on mine and I'm loving it ?
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mentalalex: see above. I gotta wait!!!
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Gone for a PA. Cheers guys!
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ijs445ra - i'm interested in your Hummer- drop me an email.
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ijs445ra - i'm interested in your Hummer- drop me an email.
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