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[Closed] Carbon 456. Anyone pre-ordered or thinking of buying one...?

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As above really. I am tempted.

Anyone thinking of it.?


 
Posted : 01/05/2010 1:47 pm
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Saw them at Dalby ....

They also had a 29er prototype on the stand ... think I'll wait for that ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 01/05/2010 1:49 pm
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Clearly people have as they've sold out of Small and Large frames, I've ordered a Medium.


 
Posted : 01/05/2010 1:57 pm
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Can't decide...I'd prefer something as light as possible but still warranted up to 120mm: the Whippet is 100mm max from what I understand, a the carbon 456 is burlier than I need therefore heavier than I need. I kind of want a carbon version of the standard Inbred/Scandal.

A Tranny would suit the bill but I could buy a Whippet and a carbon 456 for the price of that!


 
Posted : 01/05/2010 2:04 pm
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I am thinking of getting one. Currently riding a Genesis Alpitude with 140mm Revs-the Carbon 456 could do a similar job with a big weight saving!


 
Posted : 01/05/2010 3:37 pm
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Thinking about it. Can't justify it, Chameleon is lush, but y'know...

Might try to get a go on one first


 
Posted : 01/05/2010 3:45 pm
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I would have if they had rack mounts.


 
Posted : 01/05/2010 3:48 pm
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waiting for the big wheeler as long as it's got swappy drop outs for SS


 
Posted : 01/05/2010 4:23 pm
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I'd prefer something as light as possible but still warranted up to 120mm

Pedal Force, 1240g, up to 120mm forks, cheaper than an On-One! I've got a barely used 18" frame to sell if that's of interest!


 
Posted : 01/05/2010 4:33 pm
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I thought the whippet was basically a carbon version of the inbred?

I'll be sorely tempted when it's ready


 
Posted : 01/05/2010 4:33 pm
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NO WAY would I have one

Cos I is skint no othere reason


 
Posted : 01/05/2010 5:38 pm
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I emailed them a few days ago for more info on their quoted geometry figures...ie what forks do the angles assume, sagged or not...quite important on a frame that apparently handles such a wide range of forks. I've not had a response yet. I don't suppose anyone else knows?


 
Posted : 01/05/2010 6:21 pm
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Pedal Force, 1240g, up to 120mm forks, cheaper than an On-One! I've got a barely used 18" frame to sell if that's of interest!

I just looked a the pedal force spec to see if your frame would be of interest or would fit me, but it only quotes a 17" or a 19" frame, and not a 18" just wondered what geometry is yours ?


 
Posted : 01/05/2010 7:01 pm
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It is an 18", slightly longer than the 17". 600mm TT IIRC, but I may be talking rubbish, it's relatively short. email in profile if you want the geometry.


 
Posted : 01/05/2010 8:03 pm