Toying with the idea of an Indy Fab steel deluxe but what else is out there. Not necessarily custom build but like the Cotic Solaris for example.
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^^ There should be laws against posting such openly pornographic pictures on an open forum! ^^
Hmm - that Ritchey......
I really like my Swift, there are changes I'd make if going custom*, but it ticks most boxes and looks good.
*My arms still sorefrom breaking it, which may be influencing my rearward weight bias preferances in this brain fart. Top tube length off a large, slackened head angle, shorter stem (so the same cockpit length, longer front center, comparable steering). Shorten the fork as it wouldn't be suspension corrected and drop the headtube/top tube accordlingly. Shorten the seatstays to keep the wheelbase, and probbaly go for a 73mm BB to help this. But I'd like to try it with just the front changed first to see what effect it had. But then it's no wheelie monster at the moment so shorter stays can't do any harm. Little things like internal brake routing and a dropper post too.
I have talked myself out of a swift because of the weight. The Ritchey is definitely a contender.
cielo
that Ritchey is lovely.
but i would go for a inglis or a retrotech or a shand or a vicious.
I have talked myself out of a swift because of the weight. The Ritchey is definitely a contender.
It's not light, but there's not much you can do to make a steel 29er lighter without spending a lot more money. I considdered upgrading it to something in 853 or similar, but the extra £400+ that would cost would buy bigger weight savings in components and I'd not want any less stiffness.
IF, no question.
The Engima for me:
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I could get an IF for the cost of the Enigma....
But why would you want to? I've yet to see an attractive IF.
Druid:
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DeKerf are doing 29ers now.
soma_rich: Why did you do that? Now I have to find the eye bleach.
I have one of these on my very similar short list:
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Druid horses for courses. I like bright colours....
English cycles are very nice too, although I understand it might be a wait to get one made.
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🙂 Arise...
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Really like the SIR9 but dont want an EBB.
MCR then. 🙂
Soulcraft for me if money were no object.
Loverly.
Ritchey for me - in fact I [s]have![/s]Will have once the damn thing arrives!
Steel you say? I'd ask [url= http://paulusquiros.co.uk/#/mountain-bike/4556117242 ]Paulus Quiros[/url] for a quote on something beautiful.
AverageMark ....
Have you ridden the Ritchey and are you buying the frame or a build ?
Just curious as its a thing of beauty which I also want ...
Just buying a frame and moving all the parts across from my Swift to it. Unfortunately there's been a bit of a wait for it, was supposed to be here last month but is now due on the 16th June.
I love my Solaris - it rides great - but for looks the Pace 129 takes some beating. Beautifully built, fillet braised etc. but a bit heavy. The Ritchey would be nice in a less retro colour scheme.
I'd get another bike from Rick Hunter like a shot.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/huntercycles/
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Knock kneed Elvis seatstays. Wishbone stay. Yoke chainstay. Years experience making 29ers.
Off the peg? Kelly RoShamBo.
Why would you give work to an american company (IF)when you could give it to a UK one (Enigma)? Surely just willy waving?
I haven't got anything against IF or any other US builder but Enigma seem to have the skills if not the reputation of IF.
I'm not saying one should buy UK products for the sake of it but when you can get a product of equal quality why not?
Sadly not only have we lost the ability to manufacture (to a large degree) in this country, we've also lost the willingness to support what industry there is.
If I were to buy a British frame it would be from Demon Frame works I really dont like the look of the Enigma.
Well that's fine then, get a Demon. I too have lusted after Indys and a few years ago if I'd been in a position to buy a bespoke 29er I'd have gone US as I didn't think there was the experience of them in the UK. I think that has passed to a degree now and as I said, I'd rather give the money to a UK company.
If I were to buy a British frame it would be from Demon Frame works
😀 Tom is a top guy, local too.
[b][u]bol[/u][/b] - [u]Member[/u]The Ritchey would be nice in a less retro colour scheme.
Wash your mouth out, Sir! Some things just [i]are[/i]...
There was a guy at the London Bike Show from Brighton called Chicken who could build you one, he's ex Enigma. I love the Enigma Ego ST, had a test ride last year, rides well, just not digging that 29er though.
The Cielo with Syncros FL forks is a beauty though.
It has to be those colours, it's the law! You'll probably see it before i do anyway unless Alex has it delivered straight to Lowestoft.
one of Jon at Chickens Cycles frames;
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bol - Member
The Ritchey would be nice in a less retro colour scheme.
Wash your mouth out, Sir! Some things just are...
It has to be those colours, it's the law! You'll probably see it before i do anyway unless Alex has it delivered straight to Lowestoft.
I thought that might be a little controversial. 😀
Didn't realise it was you who was getting one from Streetlife Mark. I'm sure it will be lovely.
I've always had a bit of a soft spot for Siren cycles, proper tour divide pedigree...
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http://www.sirenbicycles.com/johnhenry.html
I'd get Robin Mather to make me something.
Money no object? A UK frame builder, similar to Niner Sir geometry with added bosses n bits...
Oh, and lumme that Ritchey is nice....
Money no object? No question - Steve Potts.
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This from Longboard spotted at Interbike got me drooling:
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But this, this gets me excited, really excited: Pace 129er
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For me it would have to be something from [url= http://www.bystickel.com/index.php ]By:Stickel[/url]
Lovely job.
Although having said that i am VERY tempted to have a word with John from Chicken Cycles given he's local & i could talk over my requirements over a pint in the pub with him, which of course is important 8)
Just buying a frame and moving all the parts across from my Swift to it. Unfortunately there's been a bit of a wait for it, was supposed to be here last month but is now due on the 16th June.
What is the weight saving do you reckon?
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Or any Blackcat
Get your geometry sorted and speak to Ricky Feather.
Surely there's some toe overlap on that there Potts^^
Waiting on my new Curtis 29 arriving any day soon, I'll inform you of frame weight when it's here
Oooh...that blue Siren up there ^^^ is nice. 🙂
I was really keen on the Pace 129 (till I found out it was about the same weight as my Inbred!!!).
Very pleased with my SIR9 though. Really is lovely.
I have a Pace RC129 which I'm really pleased with. Its beautifully made with real attention to detail. It may not be the lightest steel frame out there but it rides like a much lighter bike if that makes sense, with a seemingly endless urge to accelerate. I can still still remember my first ride on one which took my breath away (literally as happens...). There's a lot more to ride quality and handling than frame weight alone.
Money no object - talk Roberts into doing a 29er Dogs Bolx in the original black and white!!
Should be over a pound i reckon. Love my Swift but i'm not a fan of it once Sus is fitted.
For the Richey lovers,I know where there's a 19" for sale.
Where? how much and what condition? mines 2 months away so ....
Love my Swift but i'm not a fan of it once Sus is fitted.
It's great with a supension fork! 🙂
I would like a Roberts or Mathers but the waiting lists are ridiculous!
Its going to be next year before I decide what I want and how I will build it but it will be a skinny steel 29er geared with suspension.
Ritchey looks beutiful. I like the Siren apart from the bent top tube.
It's great with a supension fork!
I find it a little to lazy. Loved it with a set of DT Swiss rigids on though.
I'd be looking at Shand as they are local to me.
http://www.shandcycles.com/frames/custom/
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AverageMark....Its brand new and look at my profile 😉
The Shand guys are really nice, chatted with them for ages at bristolbespoked. If I had the cash/need i would splash it their way. I do have a Niner mcr and its lush, just out now!
For sale:
Pace RC 129
http://m.pinkbike.com/buysell/1047633/
Price is reduced to £500 incl. shipping
simon.myspace@gmail.com
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New Curtis has arrived, should be built up for later this week.
Frame weight of 4.56lbs.
Candodavid - that has to be the nicest thing I've seen on here for some time. Is that going to be a standard Curtis offering?
It will be standard if you ask, or custom if you want.
This one is 853 with 725 stays
Thats stunning Candodavid, how much for that spec if you dont mind me asking?
I worked alongside Gay and Brian so had a good deal on it, I wouldn't like to say actual cost due to Mrs C reading STW now and then