And why / why not?
Always fancied one, but £950 non-custom? Would be a keeper, possibly a last mtb. Looking at a good bit over 2k to build it up with nice kit (beer mat sums).
possibly a last mtb
it'll never happen. I bet you won't be able to buy wheels & tyres for it in five years
Candodavid to the forum please. Bring pics.
I've not ridden one, but based on the looks (of candodavids), definitely worth it!
Perhaps one of each wheel size to be on the safe side then.
Even the wheel sizes that haven't been invented yet???
Even the wheel sizes that haven't been invented yet???
What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun.
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I think my apeirogonal wheels are future proof though
If I had the cash I would definitely have Curtis or similar purely for rarity/niche value. Never seen one in the flesh so no idea how they ride, but as a Lurcher rider I dream of a good looking bike!
Was going through the same dilemma, but £1150 was just too steep in the end for the polished AM7. Getting a switchback and decent forks instead. Maybe I'll get one for my 40th...in several years from now.
I love my Curtis XC120 but I got it for less than £200 when CRC were selling their stock off, I wasn't in a position to pay full price.
If I were in the market to spend £1k on a hardtail I'd be including Curtis on a very short list.
Would be a keeper, possibly a last mtb.
The keeper is the next one.
If you've got the money and like the look of the frame then do it. I'd spend the extra and get it custom fitted as well.
Like wwaswas, I got an S1 when they were cheap at CRC. Keep thinking about selling it as SS really isn't for me but keep deciding to keep hold of it as its a fantastic ride and is a lovely thing to look at. Had a few steel frames from different manufacturers (albeit, 'cheaper' off the peg things like Cotic etc) and despite this whole 'compliant' steel thing you read about, none of them felt anywhere near as nice to ride as the Curtis does.
Yes if custom. British, great company, great individuals, great product, great design (me), great ride, great looking. Not great photo
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That polished/powder coat finish looks lovely
That does look nice.