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  • Help on a frame pick
  • Dgsbllx
    Free Member

    Ok guys i made a post yesterday about the frame on my current bike being too big. Therefore i've decided im going to buy a new frame and just switch the parts over and worry about selling the frame afterwards.
    The bike in question is the Giant Talon 3 with the following specs:

    Frame Giant AluxX aluminium, Fluid FormedTM
    Fork Suntour XCM V2 100mm lock out
    Shock N / A
    Handlebar Giant Sport aluminium riser
    Stem Giant Sport aluminium ahead
    Seatpost Giant Sport aluminium
    Saddle WTB Speed V Comp
    Pedals Giant platform
    Shifters Shimano EZ Fire 50 24 speed
    Front Derailleur Shimano C050
    Rear Derailleur Shimano Alivio
    Brakes Shimano BRM 416 mechanical discs, 160mm rotors
    Brake Levers Shimano
    Cassette Shimano HG40 11-32
    Chain KMC Z7
    Crankset FSA Dyna Drive 22/32/42
    Bottom Bracket FSA RPM Cartridge
    Rims CR18 double wall aluminium
    Hubs Formula disc
    Spokes Black stainless steel
    Tyres Kenda Nevegal 2.1"
    Extras
    Weight (lb/kg) 32.02/14.58

    I've been looking towards the on one 456 or the on one inbred frames which fit my current budget.
    I mainly ride places like Cannock Chase (FTD + Monkey) mainly red route rides. Also looking to get out to some of the places in wales.

    Just wondering which frame you guys recommend for this kind of stuff? and is there anything that could cause a problem of compatability with a new framE?

    Thanks in advance, you guys seem to know what you're on about 😆

    wwaswas
    Full Member

    issues you might have with new frame;

    different headset standard
    different seat tube diameter = new seat post (or just a shim) new front mech (or a shim)
    different gear cables and outers needed
    different brake hose lengths needed (either shorter or longer).
    steerer on fork being too short (or long)
    stem length not suiting new frame design (ie. longer TT needs shorter stem)
    different BB length required (if sq taper)

    most are solvable relatively cheaply but could all add up

    RealMan
    Free Member

    Might need a new seatpost, new seat collar, new front mech. Headset should fit.

    Dgsbllx
    Free Member

    Ok cheers, ill just have to cross those bridges when i come to them 🙄
    For the riding i want to do would you opt for the on one 456 frame?

    wwaswas
    Full Member

    personally, I'd go for an Inbred as unless you plan to fit a longer fork you won't need the extra 'beefiness' and slcker angle of the 456.

    you will end up with a heavier bike than you're current one, though, I suspect if that's an issue for you.

    if you're happy with an Alu frame then look at the Dirty Jo/Viper/Handsome Dog/etc frames – some good value lightish frames.

    househusband
    Full Member

    Headset should fit.

    Don't think it will; Giant bikes use internal/integrated (can never remember which) headsets – different standard as wwaswas says.

    RealMan
    Free Member

    Ah ok, figured it would just be normal.

    And yeah, no need for the 456, you should be fine with the normal inbred.

    Dgsbllx
    Free Member

    Ok thats great looks like im going for the inbred!
    In regards to weight i dont think it will be too much of an issue, its not something im worried about at this stage

    Thanks again for the advice

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