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Currently riding a specialized stumpy, but am thinking of something more fun (and more travel), but still reasonably lightweight (not steel) and not too "hard core", as I do the odd C2C type ride each year. Also, needs to be less than £1,500. Was thinking about an Orange Crush, anyone ride one of these ?? Reviews seem to be OK from what I can find ?? 😕
I've had an Orange P7 for 2 and a half years now and it's great in all weathers. Easy to clean and maintain in winter too.
but still reasonably lightweight (not steel)
- not all steel frames weigh the same
- not all alu frames are light
I would go for somthing like this [url= http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/CBOOCAR456TRAIL/on-one-carbon-456-trail ]OnOne Carbon 456 Trail [/url]
Wow - didn't even know about the Carbon 456. Seems v cheap for what you get.
Co-incedentally I was also thinking about the P7 (seems a bit more grown up than a Crush), but wondered about its weight...??
P7's are pretty heavy. Have a look at the Cotic Soul, nice and light steel frame
Soul - always gets great reviews I guess......build up, or bodge up though ??
I have been looking at those 456 Carbons. Never thought I would look at a hardtail that way again 😀
Anyone got any experience of it?
So many good options now - don't ignore steel just because it's heavier on paper... it really does ride so much better for a hardtail IMHO.
A good friend of mine had a Crush last year and has just bought a P7... he liked the crush but is now absolutely raving about how good the P7 is. It's his first steel frame for over 10 years and it's the feel of the frame he is loving.
I love my Whyte 19 steel... but will need better tyres for the winter as the Maxxis Aspens are a little slick.