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[Closed] Handsome Dog Talisman

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Fantastic price on these frames at moment - considering one for a retro XC build.

Anyone got one built up? Experiences / thoughts / photos to share?

Would be particularly interested in build quality and finish compared to say an Inbred.


 
Posted : 14/11/2009 12:02 am
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That's a bargain!!!
Remember a few years ago they reviewed well in one of the magazines. Can't really go wrong at that price.


 
Posted : 14/11/2009 1:06 am
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i used to work for all terrain when we were developing all the dog frames. All were designed to highest standard and tested by some fat trials riders and if it broke it didnt get released as the cost of replacing them on warranty would be crazy high.

as for quality and finish compared to one on? i believe they may be from the same factory possibly as planet x was one of the contacts for getting the frames from taiwan.

get yourself one............great value.....think based on 100mm - 120mm forks from memory.


 
Posted : 14/11/2009 10:15 am
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I used to have one, very similar geometry to an Inbred but with much better paint!
I ran it rigid as a commuter and couldnt fault it and only sold it as allegedly 3 bikes is too many!
Think i have a pic somewhere ill see if i can find it for you.


 
Posted : 14/11/2009 10:38 am
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Thanks for that. Was intending to build it up using some 100mm MX Comp Airs, but notice that All Terrain are also doing some CroMo rigid forks for £30 which have got to be worth a pop, so may end up fully rigid if I do get one.


 
Posted : 14/11/2009 11:10 am
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for commuting the rigids they offer are good but i found them short for modern high front end style. good for the retro feel you mentioned though.


 
Posted : 14/11/2009 11:13 am