What full sus XC frame ? New or 2nd hand for £650.

Powers
Powers Posts: 86
edited June 2009 in MTB buying advice
Looking for a change from my Specialized Enduro and so far have these frame options;
1) Yeti 575 07 year
2) Brand new Meta 5.5.1 frame

any other options out there in that price range?

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  • bomberesque
    bomberesque Posts: 1,701
    iirc 07 yeti had a smaller seat tube (27.2?) and was criticised for BB flex. I never rode one, but can attest that the '08 model with 30.9 seat tube is nice and stiff.

    Test ride it if you can, then you'll know.

    Mate of mine has just gone thruogh the current available stock of mid travel bikes in this range and chose the Meta. One thing he pointed out though is that they all ride very differently, even if the systems sometimes look similar.
    Everything in moderation ... except beer
    Beer in moderation ... is a waste of beer

    If riding an XC race bike is like touching the trail,
    then riding a rigid singlespeed is like licking it
    ... or being punched by it, depending on the day
  • Powers
    Powers Posts: 86
    There is so much choice its hard to narrow them down!
  • Bike Bloke
    Bike Bloke Posts: 172
    I'm also very interested in hearing what to go for, currently looking to swap my hardtail frame for a FS for around this price. Hopefully something not too heavy...
    Hardtail - NOW FOR SALE
    Mongoose

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  • Powers
    Powers Posts: 86
    Yeti ASR,
    Santa Cruz Blur

    Any ones stand out from all the others?

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