Handsome Dog frames

Kiblams

I have sen them mentioned a few times on here, and the prices are amazing and would do me just right as I am thinking of replacing the Pinnacle for something with rear disk mounts. The talisman would probably be best as I have decided riding rigid is what I prefer and steel is probably a good idea with this in mind.

Has anyone managed to get anymore details from ATC regading the frames? as the level of spec on the shop is terrible. Would be insteresting to see pictures of the XC01 in the different colours too (black and silver) as they only show the red.

stubs

I was looking to buy a HT frame to build up a nice bike for a mates son. Sent 2 emails to All Terrain after some info on sizes and colours still waiting for a reply after 3 weeks.

I sent an email to Dirty Jo bikes asking same questions about there Semi Creme frame got an answer next morning

Have a guess which frame I bought

Beardface

Kiblams:

http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/2779569/

Thats an old old old pic of my old old old bikes.. the Silver one is the Handsome Dog XC01.. hope that helps?

(That's a 16" frame btw.. I'm 6ft, it was a bit small, but I liked a slightly smaller frame back then).

seward4or5

I also sent an email to All Terrain cycles a few weeks back - no reply. Wanted to get their advice on whether to go for a 20" or 22" frame - I'm 6'4" and normally ride a 21". They are cheap though!

missmarple

seward4or5 wrote:

I also sent an email to All Terrain cycles a few weeks back - no reply. Wanted to get their advice on whether to go for a 20" or 22" frame - I'm 6'4" and normally ride a 21". They are cheap though!

I enquired about the headset size for the talisman 3 days ago, got a reply within 24 hours.

nwmlarge

a mate of mine has an older handsome dog and its a lot of fun to ride!

missmarple

nwmlarge wrote:

a mate of mine has an older handsome dog and its a lot of fun to ride!

I bet she is. Sorry I couldn't resist. They're great value for money, very 'Old Skool' - I'd just be concerned about how or where they were manufactured.

Kiblams

Stav83 So you got a mini-review on it for me? (no worries if you can't remember)

Cheers for the responses guys, the Dirty Joe frame looks awesome though, so now I am torn between saving money or going for asthetics (has never been my style, ever since my face refused to look nice :P )

Definatly food for thought!

hoathy

I used to have a Handsome Dog XC01, for a while. It was ok but I never really got on with it, it was a bit too small for me which didn't help. The frame looked very nice when it was new, a lot better than on the website, so I was pleased with that, but the paintwork wasn't too superb, it chiped quite easily. I ended up selling the frame. I have some pictures of the frame which I will post on here when i get home (work computer won't let me go on photobucket). If you want to know anything else about the frame let me know.

Kiblams

Hoathy wrote:

I used to have a Handsome Dog XC01, for a while. It was ok but I never really got on with it, it was a bit too small for me which didn't help. The frame looked very nice when it was new, a lot better than on the website, so I was pleased with that, but the paintwork wasn't too superb, it chiped quite easily. I ended up selling the frame. I have some pictures of the frame which I will post on here when i get home (work computer won't let me go on photobucket). If you want to know anything else about the frame let me know.

Cheers Hoathy, that would be great!

Beardface

Haha, it was a while ago.. what do you want to know?!

I can remember that it ended up being pretty light (at the time, but can't for the life of me remeber the exact weight), and felt very nimble.. I did take it DJ'ing occasionally when the other bike was in need of repair, and it held up to that, although didn't like it much.. :?

But, I'd happily say that it could take on the majority of trail/xc stuff, I used to go over the Surrey Hills on it and it never let me down..for the price, you seriously can't go wrong mate. I really enjoyed that bike when I had it.

Angles felt alright, I'd say it'd be happy up to 120mm, 130 at a push.

Hope that helps, if you want to know anything else, ask, I'll see what I can remember mate.

hoathy

A firend of mine bought a Sintesi from Merlin a little while ago. It is a lot nicer than my XC01 was. They are £79.99. Thats where my money would go.

allthegearnoidea

i emailed them today asking it seems pretty much what you all have haha!
am very fickle on the frame choice at the mo!! this onbe seems Such good value! but the on one's have such praise and passion from the riders it makes me want one of them!!
my heart sais another carbon one, my head however, sais buy the handsome dog!

i never really rode a Good steel frame in the days so have no idea what they are like lol!
i know its 'only' £60 but i dont want to waste the money if you like on an iffy frame!
And! try as i might, i cant stop thinking the tubes are tooo skinny hahahaha! we shall see what happens re a reply from atc! but does seem Silly good value!

supersonic

It is a good frame - just geo details are lacking!

hoathy

some images for you:



geometry wise the top tube is super short, my frame was an 18", and the top tube was inches shorter than the nearest-to-hand comparible frame, which was my dad's 2003 Cindercone (size 18" also). It was even shorter than my dad' Merlin Steel Tange Frame (17")

Kiblams

supersonic wrote:

It is a good frame - just geo details are lacking!

Indeed, I am used to a long top tube so would like to keep it long if possible. I wonder if they realise all of the custom that they are losing through no answering queries?

allthegearnoidea

email them a link to the thread !

hoathy

to be fair, if they sent you the info about the geometry, you would know how weird it is and not buy one!?!