Which frame? £300ish to spend

sibelius7
sibelius7 Posts: 17
edited January 2008 in MTB buying advice
Hey all.

This coming summer i really need to get my hands on a new frame as my old hardtail is old and very worn.

I've got about £300ish to spend, purhaps a little more. I'm thinking that getting a good hardtail frame is better than a cheap FS.

I'm leaning towards something in steel, but any suggestions are very welcome.
Look forward to hearing from you.

Mike

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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    In steel: Rock Lobster 853
    In Alu: Rock Lobster Team SL

    Both great value, light, and show what can be performed with each material.
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  • Splasher
    Splasher Posts: 1,528
    Too much consideration given to the material IMO - a good frame's a good frame.

    What fork travel are you looking at?
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  • sibelius7
    sibelius7 Posts: 17
    105mm

    I've heard a lot of hype about steel which i never would have considered before.
    I guess you've got a good point though.

    Is the On One Scandal 26" frame any good? I've only seen reviews for people riding 29"
  • kegs
    kegs Posts: 204
    I really really like my scandal, very light, good handling, will take a 4-5" fork.

    If you want steel On-one do the inbred, in various geared or singlespeed forms
    (the scandal is essentially a scandium geared inbred), or the 456, which will take anything from 4-6" on the front.

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  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    If your on the small side this is a fantastic buy - don't get many deals like this around:

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Marin-2006-Attack ... otohosting

    If your up to 5'8 it should be spot on - fantastic condition!

    BTW - this isn't mine or anything - stumbled across it last night!

    Far too small for me....

    This is where you'll prob tell me you're 6' 2" :lol:
  • Splasher
    Splasher Posts: 1,528
    Look at:

    Steel - Charge Duster, Cove Handob, On-One Inbred (not the 456), Handsome Dog Arrow

    Ali - Kinesis Maxlight XC2, Merlin Malt various models, On One Scandal
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  • sibelius7
    sibelius7 Posts: 17
    CHeesey - i'm 6 foot 1, lol.
    Also, that ebay item has ended
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    I knew it! :lol:

    Not surprised at that price! :shock:
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Generally speaking, for frames designed for XC and trail riding, steel frames are built to have a little spring in the ride character, while alu frames are stiffer and lighter. I say generally as its possible to build flexy alu frames and monstrously stiff steel ones - it all depends on the construction.
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  • sibelius7
    sibelius7 Posts: 17
    Ah, well this is the thing. I don't really know if i want stiff or springy.
    Interestingly i have played with the idea of saving up for a Slingshot Ripper frame. Best (or maybe worst) of both worlds.
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Hmmm, not sure, thats a bit different, and would definitely need a test first!
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  • Mr_Orange
    Mr_Orange Posts: 198
    Cove Handjob has already been mentioned, but I'll second it, and also add Orange P7.
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