Hello
I currently own a 2010 Orange 5 Se (heavily upgraded) and a 2009 Orange P7.
As me and the missus are due a baby in march and the missus gets really crap maternity pay terms though Derbyshire Council (she is a teacher), money is going to be really tight. So it looks like the five will have to go so we will have some spare cash aside if needed. Storage for two bikes is also an issue plus my fitness isn’t going to improve. I always find it easier on a HT.
I am going to build up a mint HT though using all the components off the P7 and look to get some 150mm forks. The P7 currently has 140 RS Coil Pikes.
Ive been on the internet all weekend looking at HT Frames. Ive narrowed my search down to the below three:
Cotic Bfe - £300 (£300 is currently special offer)
Ragley Blue Pig - £300
Ragley Mmmbop - £276.
I will have to wait until March 2012 for the Mk2 Mmmbop frame though.
I was considering a newer P7 frame but I want to be able to buy a dropper post and it’s a nightmare trying to get hold of a 27.2 dropper at a good price.
Does anybody have any experience of any of the above three frames. Can you let me know what your thoughts are.
Recommendations for other HT frames will also be appreciated.
Cheers
Ian
PS - I mainly ride in the Peaks and North Wales Trail Centres


