I need to buy a new frame and forks as over the xmas period I’ve finally decided that my winter bike, a 2001 SWorks FSR, has had enough (the forks are worn and the rear shock despite servicing etc is just not working properly) and needs replacing.
The plan is just to swap out the frame and forks as virtually everything else has been replaced relatively recently. Am saving for a wedding so am being cost concious (or trying to be at least) which means I’m after an inexpensive hardtail – I already have a Whyte 19 (alu) and a Rush. I am currently looking at a Charge Duster (steel, but white in a sale new for £240! an 08) or a Scott scale 40 (alu in a sale new for £340 but an 09). Irritatingly I cannot lay my hands on a duster for sizing (other than a small one) so this will be a bit of a stab in the dark – am 6′ have a medium 19 and large Rush and the Sworks was large too. As I already have the 19 am tempted to get the Duster but what say you? Ive not ridden either of them, but heard good things about both. Any comments either way would be appreciated.
Cheers