Looking for a carbon full suss frame and came across this bargain
[url= https://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m6b0s26p6656/CANNONDALE-SCALPEL-29-HI-MOD-CARBON-FRAME-AND-SHOCK-2015 ]Scalpel[/url]
It looks perfect for what I'm after, ie a fast mile muncher with a bit of comfort.
Only issue is the size. I'm 5-9 with shortt legs and ride a medium mtn
and a small road bike.
They only have a small in stock, but the geo doesn't look massively different from the medium, about 1 cm in reach and tt.
Given I ride a layback post and would be prepared to use a slighly longer stem (90mm rather than the 80 I use on my Canyon CF) would I be mad buying this?
I'm thinking I might regret it but its exactly the type of frame I'm after and can't affort a 2.5k outlay which would give me more choice
Other bike I was looking for was a carbon anthem, but can't find one anywhere, even second hand.
If not, any other bargains out there for frame only carbon 100m xc/marathon bikes. Will consider 2nd hand if anyone has anything intresting
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Actually, looks about an inch shorter...:-(
The small is going to be too small. If you're willing to fart around a bit with stems, layback seat posts etc you might be able to get it to the realm of reasonably rideable, but the frame will always be too small for you. However, if you really want it, knock yourself out 🙂
you speak sense...
Thats what I thought. I'm always going to know the bike is too small.
Damn it. Any other deals on the go?
[quote=tpbiker ]Will consider 2nd hand if anyone has anything intresting
[url= http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/santa-cruz-blur-xc-carbon-medium-4 ]Blur XC Carbon - Medium[/url]
It'll be too small, I'm 5ft 9 and ride a medium scalpel and personally I find it just about big enough
Lovely bike scotroutes...but only need a frame, and a 29er one at that!
Bloody waggin wheels etc etc etc 😆
Still some good deals about on Stumpjumper carbon 29er frames.
really want a 100 mm frame tracey, already got a 140mm trail bike and a dwnhill rig
Bikescene have a very tempting offer on a 2013 epic. Have 29ers moved on much since then, I remember they were a bit rubbish when they came out. Also, it looks to have no option for a front mech, and whilst I don't mind that on a trail bike, for long days out i fancy the option of running a double.
Can't even find any good deals on 29er anthems in alu, other than the full bike with a rubbish shock and parts I'd struggle to sell off.
FYI I have all the other parts coming off my canyon, ie 100mm forks!
I know that it's not the done thing to ride smaller-framed bikes but at 6ft my two MTBs are mediums (an Open and an Epic). My two road bikes are 54cm. It just works for me. Before I've bought any bike I always study the geometries and compare with what I already have; it's never gone wrong for me.
Just wanted to add that both my MTBs are 100mm travel and are used for XC / marathons. I'm happy to use layback posts and longer stems – they never feel like they are slowing me down or ruining my ride.
Different bikes size up in different ways: two lads in our club bought SuperSixes recently. One is 5'11 and had a 56cm, the other is 5'9" and had a 54cm. The general consensus in the club is that both frames are too large for their respective riders. It's a very good price and I think that it would / could fit based on your other bikes and the intended purpose.
Having spent all my time since the late 80's trying to convince myself that 18/19" is my size because it looks best I have finally accepted that at 6"2' I need XL and have bought two.
Get the one you know fits, not the one you hope does.
I would give Bikescene a ring. We have always dealt with Neil and found him very informative. The picture looks like it may well have a direct mount for a front mech behind the chain ring and the fully built bikes from that era came with a double chain set. Its worth the price of a phone call at that price.
He should also be able to tell you the differences sin the 2013 model, although the Specialized website archive will give you all the angles
Having spent all my time since the late 80's trying to convince myself that 18/19" is my size because it looks best I have finally accepted that at 6"2' I need XL and have bought two.
^^ this
Many bikes look great in certain sizes but having had a number of bear-on-a-tricycle experiences there is no substitute for a big old gate
Don't go too small! I bought an anthem recently in L. According to their size chart I was a medium, but even the large felt too small for me.
Ps- did you receive the email o sent on Friday regarding the Garmin? I've not had a reply, but it may be my email not loading?
Andy - re garmin it went in junk items. Posting today. Sent you a mail, can you get me your address
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saw that buckster...no shock as far as I can see
It would be easy to buy a shock though.