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It looks like i'll be spending more time over in Sheffield so I'm thinking about getting another bike to keep over there. I have a 2017 Giant Trance 2 and new SolarixMax already.

The trance has been upgraded from standard (wheels, brakes, dropper, drive train)

I've also seen a great deal on a 2018 Carbon Bronson with same fork/shock as the Trance.

My silly idea is to buy a Clockwork 137 frame and swap the forks & dropper from the trance and the rest of the components from a new bronson to build a hardtail to keep in sheffield. Then sell the trance frame and build the bronson into a higher spec bike with the rest of the trance components.

Obviously I'd then buying a new bike and a new hardtail frame.

Is that stupid idea? Would I really notice any difference between the trance and the bronson?

Even if I did would it be better to keep the Trance in sheffield rather than spending more and getting a hardtail frame too - I'm thinking hardtail would be lower maintenance.

In essence am I being seduced by brand hype and I would be better off spending less overall on a 2nd hand hardtail?


 
Posted : 04/09/2019 2:50 pm
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You have two bikes. Rather than take one to Sheffield, you are suggesting buying 2 more.
That doesn't make sense. But if you want some new bikes, just admit it.


 
Posted : 04/09/2019 4:18 pm
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But if you want some new bikes, just admit it.

its a fair cop... ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 04/09/2019 4:27 pm
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Who needs an excuse to buy more bikes...hmmm...nobody...


 
Posted : 04/09/2019 6:20 pm
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That's some top quality man-maths!


 
Posted : 04/09/2019 7:16 pm