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Looking into a replacement for my '09 Intense 6.6 as it's getting a bit old now. Would like to stay with 26" as I won't be able to afford to change the other parts needed and have 2 sets of wheels etc.
Want to keep similar (160mm) rear travel and run my 170mm Lyrik's. I've only got one bike so want something that will do a bit of everything.
I've got the 6.6 down to about 30lb so similar weight would be good too.
After a bit of research I've narrowed it down to 4 possibles so far which are all around the same price c£1800
Liteville 601
Canfield Balance
Banshee Rune
Knolly Chilcotin
Which would you go for? Anything obvious I've missed?
Transition Suppressor maybe?
Officially for 160 mm fork but I can't imagine running your Lyrik would be a problem.
http://transitionbikes.com/2015/Bikes_Suppressor.cfm
Cheers
/Johan
I like the industrial lines of the Liteville.
I like the Canfield. No reason other than it's the prettiest.
[url= http://covebike.com/products/cove-g-spot-free-shipping ]Cove G-Spot[/url]
£922*
*plus no end of arserape import taxes no doubt.
I'd get one of the 10 billion cheap, barely used 26ers discarded by fashion victims and spend the rest on penny chews
Can you still spec a Nicolai with 26" wheels?
I'd get one of the 10 billion cheap, barely used 26ers
That's a good option and will keep an eye on what comes up but not had a new frame for about 10 years and like the idea of a warranty and that new shinyness.
Can you still spec a Nicolai with 26" wheels?
Doesn't look like it..Ion 16 27.5" only
Cove G-Spot
Never liked the Cove bikes I've ridden
where are all these bearly used cheap 26 inch frames?
Save a bundle and get http://www.commencal-store.co.uk/anodized-vip-meta-sx-26-2014-c2x13228799 for under 700 quid.
I'm quite tempted myself..
Jeff
I'm neither small or XL 😉
There was a nice Pivot Mach 5.7 in the classifieds recently.
If you like the 6.6, I'd look out for a good condition used Tracer 2 frame.
Liteville 301 mk12?
160mm rear rockers and could drop your lyrics a bit? Can take 26 and 27.5 wheels at the back with their new drill out thing at the rear pivot.
Having owned a Transition Covert and a Scout the Transition Suppressor would be at the top of my list.
Or a second hand Covert.
Was in the market for the Balance (great customer service from Canfield esp Sean) but settled on the Chilcotin since i had been lusting after a Knolly for ages. Picked up a frame on sale in the US.
Don't think the linkages are to everyone's taste... but to each his own. If you have the legs it's got loads of traction on techy climbs. Low and slack and corners really well. Took it too Valais and on the rougher descents it was ace. Fitted with a 160mm Pike and the CCDBA CS.
One thing with the CCDBA it's true what they say the set up is key, still trying to dial this in which is a pain cos I don't have much patience.
Kona Process 167, low stand over, a huge plus whilst riding the Alps tight switchbacks and they look great.
[url= http://www.konaworld.com/process_167.cfm ]clicky[/url]
ns soda 2014 model!
BIG vote for the Knolly here. I have one, it's great. Though I wish my shock had a climb switch for non-tech slogs.
IIRC Knolly have just changed distribution, so John @ shorelines might still have some old stock to clear that he'd deal on?
The Rune will be the best pedaller of those four and based on my experiences on its 140mm brother, the Spitfire, shouldn't lose out at all downhill. Really good suspension system! I haven't even had to change my Spitfire from the base tune on the CCDBA despite doing a lot of tweaking with the Pike over the last 18 months.
i got two saracens one 14x and a 16x love em so far
I own a Transition Scout and would choose the Transition Suppressor.
I've just found myself a nice Tracer 2 and can't wait get my mitts on it.
Bike Scene have some 26" Orange Patriot frames for less than 900 that seem to cover your bases travel wise.
Or Bikeactive that have Patriots for like £600 but small only
I have a near mint Santa Cruz Nomad Carbon frame I'm looking to move on, you can always drop me a mail if you were interested 🙂
Hadge, does it have a green back wheel?
My Whyte developed a crack in the frame so I transferred the bits to a Transition Supressor.
LBS very helpful - discounted frame and transferred components for free.
Very pleased with the result. Seems to charge over anything my limited bravery asks of it.
I am running with a 150mm Fox 34 fork.
CRC have Pivot Firebird on clearance.
Thanks for all the replies chaps, some interesting options.
Suppressor looks good value, will do some more research.
Kona looks good but seems to be a bit of a pig to pedal, which I do a fair bit of.
The Firebird is one ugly bike 😯
Will have a look at the Saracen's (if they're good enough for Jedi etc etc)
stoopid cheap too 🙂
If you're looking for 160mm travel and around 30 lb full build then have a look at Orange Alpine 160 frames from 2014. They were 26 inch and ride really well.
http://orangebikes.co.uk/archive/2014/alpine-160_frame/
I have a 140mm knolly and it's very capable for dh...and I hear it's bigger brother the chicoltin is even better, so could be a good replacement for your 6.6
Steve,
Just saw this on the PABA site -
http://www.pedalabikeaway.co.uk/events_156876.html
Canfield bike demo day, didnt know if you knew. Also Slam69 are a saracen dealer so may be able to get a demo there.
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Canfield bike demo day, didnt know if you knew. Also Slam69 are a saracen dealer so may be able to get a demo there.
Now that could be perfect timing 🙂
Can you still spec a Nicolai with 26" wheels?
someone's selling one on the classified page
Hmm, Canyon Torque EX fits the bill too. I reckon I could get one of those and sell most of the bits I wouldn't use and it wouldn't cost too much..
Anyone got one?
someone's selling one on the classified page
Its gate sized though and has a really random 30.0 seat post size (Do wonder if this could be reamed out to 30.9 though).
No MoseyMTB it doesn't.
Ah, I had my eye on one on pinkbike, thought you'd snapped it up.
Of the original choices, though I'm a Canfield fanboi 4 lyfe, I'd go for the Liteville... with the transferable warranty, and option to run 650b, not only are you future proofing yourself, you're also keeping good resale value.
That and they're mad light.