Nothing really grabbing my interest. The FTM carbon from On-one looks interesting but concerned about delivery time. Any suggestions?
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What 5"ish frame for a grand?
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Posted 10 months ago #
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For a grand? Not much in that price range these days. Heckler or Nukeproof Mega spring to mind.
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This is a very funky frame and you wouldn't see many around!
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Heckler every time for that kind of money
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Pace RC405?
This is a bargain if your size:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/pace-rc405-am-frameset-with-headset-and-bb-2010/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=productsPosted 10 months ago # -
Saracen Ariel full build here http://www.ukbikesdepot.com/m15b5s1p4109/SARACEN_Ariel_1_Mens_Full_Suspension_Mountain_Bike_2010/RS_GB for 1k with fox rp23 rear shock and the rest is basic but fox forks are fitted so you could sell the rest and end up with a bargain frame. The stickers are removable too if you can't bear to ride a bike bearing the Saracen brand name!
decent review here:
http://www.southerndownhill.com/reviews/bikes/saracen-ariel-1-long-term-review.htmlPosted 10 months ago # -
Wiggle were knocking out 2010 Turner 5 Spots out for just over a grand - CRC were £1,600 for the same thing.
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2010 De Vinci hectik direct from freeborn half price so way in budget. I'd have one tomorrow if I was in the market for a new frame. Better shock and a more sophisticated design than the heckler for less cash (writing as the owner of a single pivot bike and fan of the heckler).
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For a little more you can get a yeti arc 5 alloy for £1350 from Freeflowbikes, just ask not to have the CK headset and bottom bracket.
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Giant Trance
Meta 5 carbon too if you look around , also give Bike Scene a call as they always have deals on framesPosted 10 months ago # -
Thanks for all the suggestions, definitely some to consider. A lot of them are too much travel for me, should have been more specific! Looking for 130mm-140mm really.
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that there chumba looks bargonious.
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there were some run-out orange bloods (new) for a grand on one of the shops, seemed like a good deal
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Second hand ?
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Just got a Hectik frame and its very nice. They do cyclescheme as well.
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Hectik is very,very good and works fine with 130mm forks.
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I'd go second hand for that money - maybe a Blur / Tracer / Meta, something like that.
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That chumba`s very nice for the money ...and in my size
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The Ariel is an awesome bike
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You can get a 2010 meta 5 carbon from merlin for a grand. I've been tempted.
That Ariel looks good too.
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Hectik for £799, less than half price
Not sure where you live, but they have demo bikes at Freeborn. One ride would convince you!Posted 10 months ago # -
Rutland have got 5 Spots for £1300 with 6 months interest free
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Heckler, I love mine
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Would be on this myself, even if it does stretch the budget
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=66082
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Or this, which doesn;t stretch it at all
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+1 for the Heckler!
Abuse abuse abuse abuse - 5 years old and only thing is my ever slackening lower shock mount bush
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