Whyte friston, anyo...
 

[Closed] Whyte friston, anyone have one? Any good?

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Just had a quick spin on one of these today, as I'm looking to replace my my road bike with a cx/gravel bike.
Impressed from the carpark test, but was wandering if anyone has one and would like to share thier thoughts.


 
Posted : 09/10/2016 8:17 pm
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Bars are too wide (48cm on every size) and 1x11 isn't really enough IMO for an all round gravel bike for cx racing then yeah fine but would prefer more for long rides.


 
Posted : 09/10/2016 8:24 pm
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I like the 1 X11, have a real dislike of front mechs!
Bars did seem a little wide, but I could live with them, or change them.


 
Posted : 09/10/2016 8:31 pm
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Quick bump to see if anyone else has any thoughts?


 
Posted : 10/10/2016 6:35 pm
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No knowledge of that bike but a fair few around like that (1x11 garvel type bikes). I mention them so you can eliminate options

Raleigh Mustang Comp (in carbon)

Boardman do a CX bikes that is 1x11 with Aluminium frame and hydro barkes for under a grand

On One Bish Bash Boah

Kona Rove st (in steel)

Or if you are thinking really different the Slate Apex

Happy shopping


 
Posted : 10/10/2016 8:33 pm
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Named after Friston Forest...


 
Posted : 10/10/2016 8:49 pm
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Not Alfriston? I'm guessing this is an ally frame?

What next? Should we expect the titanium "Ntagel"?

The cro-mo "R"?

(Yes, I've been on Wikipedia)


 
Posted : 10/10/2016 8:56 pm