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Looking for a new AM full sus frame.

My current "new" frame is still sat un-built in it's box after 2 months due to a fault and will now be returned, so I need to replace it.

I'd like something around 150mm travel and up to 1500 quid.

Already discounted the Edit and Aeris for various reasons, so surprise me.

Cheers


 
Posted : 18/05/2017 5:35 pm
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Spitfire
Patrol


 
Posted : 18/05/2017 6:10 pm
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Cotic Rocket.


 
Posted : 18/05/2017 6:48 pm
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Bikescene have carbon Stumpjumper frames for under £1400.


 
Posted : 18/05/2017 6:59 pm
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Cheers guys. Always fancied a Rune and never had one so will have a look.

I'll check out the rocket and SJ also.

Any others?


 
Posted : 18/05/2017 7:58 pm
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Aluminium Bronson. Fastest, most balanced rocket of a bike I've ever owned.


 
Posted : 18/05/2017 8:47 pm
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+1 for the Rocket (in true STW style).


 
Posted : 18/05/2017 8:51 pm
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<opens thread to recommend Aeris>
<reads OP>
<exits thread>
😉


 
Posted : 18/05/2017 8:56 pm
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Why are the Edit and Aeris discounted? One is boost and one isn't so that can't be the reasoning.

If you can get frame only what about a Nukeproof Mega 275?


 
Posted : 18/05/2017 9:48 pm
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I've had my new/old Aeris 1.5 for about 3 months now. Before I got the bike I was a little sceptical about moving to the new longer/slacker geometry. However, I love the Aeris geometry so much that I'm in the process of swapping my hardtail (26" 150mm BFe) to a 27.5 Shan - which promises to be equally slack and long.

I was also initially irritated by the frequent pedal strikes on the Aeris due to the low bottom bracket, but after 3 months, I wouldnt change it - feels incredibly stable on steep descents, but totally chuckable on singletrack.

So, regardless which bike you go for, I'd recommend 27.5, long, slack and low BB. Although that describes a lot of bikes.


 
Posted : 19/05/2017 12:12 pm
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How much is the Shan no.5? That looks nice


 
Posted : 19/05/2017 12:37 pm
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I've been looking at the Edit and Aeris...

Oh. Nothing to add then.


 
Posted : 19/05/2017 12:38 pm