new/2nd hand frame for cheap build
tricky_dicky
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As many are on here im looking to build up a 2nd bike (hopefully improve mechanic skills) - my Reign will still be first choice but i want a hardtail i can use when going out in serious muck or for riding with the other half (beginner). I dont want it to be too 'XC' - more a jack of all trades - any recommendations for cheap frames either new or 2nd hand. Would be looking at paying £120ish max. Currently got Hayes Soles (off reign - new elixirs going on) and Outland bar/stem/grip combo (arrived in office this am, got some funny looks!) for it. Any advice much appreciated!
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One one Inbred or 456 sounds right up your street.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 day0 -
456 ss, some revelations, deore gruppo (with wheels and brakes, much cheaper and better) flog the soles, they're a nightmare.0
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as my reign was 2nd hand and to get me back riding i plan on using it until next summer and then grab a new bargain in the sales, id then sell the reign with the Soles back on and stick the elixirs on the hardtail - hmmm. some food for thought though!0
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You can get a 2008 Merlin Malt 1 frame (19" only) for just £97.97 at the moment.0
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bargain! but the white on-one inbred frame also looks good ...0
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Have a look at the frames at All Terrain Cycles by Handsome Dog.0
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Cheers sonic! Any recommendation on which to go for out of the xco1 or the talisman? The xco1 looks a tad more relaxed. The inbreds are lush for the cash but can't really justify on a budget build0
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Most are XC biased - the Talisman is very light for steel though and a complete bargain. I nearly bought one at full price!0
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Would the talisman take a 100mm fork?0
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Yep - 80-100mm as far as I know.0
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Has anyone got a Handsome dog frame? Mini review? I googled for reviews but not too much out there.
I'm thinking of getting an XC01 for a cheap single speed build (they don't have my size in a talisman).
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looked into the handsome dog and would make a great xc whippet but was looking at 120mm Toras from JEJames which i know wont work - singlespeed not an option due to fitness and fatness. What does anyone reckon to the Sintesi 707? Can take a 120mm fork and looks to have a more relaxed feel. The on-one with postage etc comes to £150 - too much i think... ta for the advice guys0
