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I have an Orange Five and a 100mm HT but thinking of doing the TransWales next year. Have been thinking of building up a lightweight 120mm FS for a while for local riding anyway. Now I don't fancy doing it on the Five as its over kill and the climbing will be arduous and wonder if the HT will be too butt punishing? I have quite a lot of spares inc wheels, Cassette, Crankset, and can prob get some forks and brakes cheap so.
1. Shall I just do it on a HT?
2. If a 120mm setup would be spot on - any recommendations (excluding Specialized or Commencal) for a frame only bargain around?
santa cruz superlight
Yeh I saw one for £900 - maybe still a little steep - was thinkinh of around £600 for 09' 10' model - I did see an ST4 for £600 but wrong size and weight wise prob not much diff to a Five frame 🙂
Anyone else - So we have a superlight and a full build and pos an ST4 - is there anything else?
'Dale RZ 120. Got glowing reviews in the mag.
I was going t suggest that too actually, not ridden one but have been looking at them. There's one on Pink Bike for £650 that has forks, headset, stem. Looks like a good deal. Bear in mind it's a 1.5" headtube, so while it might be a good deal if you need forks (Float RL 120s), if you're thinking of selling the forks, there isn't a market for them, so it's not as good a deal.
Whyte or the cheaper Marin. Job done.
If you're a tiny person, this is a real bargain for a full 120mm bike
http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m1b4s1p2272
Anthem X with 120mm forks 🙂 an amazing bike all around!
Trance X, might be a good bike but its definitely been hit with the ugly stick 🙂
Whyte or the cheaper Marin. Job done.
What He said! 😀
Correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't an Orange 5 have 5" of travel?
In my book that's 127mm of travel, seems a bit much to get a new bike for 7mm less travel.
Apologies if I'm wrong.
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Whyte E-120
Nah the Five is the 140mm version of 5" not the actual proper version of a 127mm/5" travel bike.
How's about a Nicolai Helius CC, you can get a new frame for a grand at the moment