Sintesi 707 (You can't go wrong)

Sarnian
Sarnian Posts: 1,451
edited January 2012 in MTB buying advice
Does anyone have one of these and if so what are they like, and would you know the top tube length.

Looking for a cheap alloy frame, for a reasonably light build
It's not a ornament, so ride It

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  • passout
    passout Posts: 4,425
    Dunno but merlin have it i think...
    'Happiness serves hardly any other purpose than to make unhappiness possible' Marcel Proust.
  • supertwisted
    supertwisted Posts: 565
    I have a 16" that I'm building up for the wife. The quality of the frame is excellent, it really is very nice in the flesh. Not weighed it but it's pretty light.

    Merlin sell them on eBay with no reserve, got mine for about £60 delivered.

    I'd be tempted to buy another in the 18" for myself, for no other reason than they are quite a bargain. I really fancy a white one.
    Less internal organs, same supertwisted great taste.
  • Sarnian
    Sarnian Posts: 1,451
    Thanks, It was on Merlin that I saw them, would you be able to tell me the top tube size as I really don't like anything to short.

    Cheers :D
    It's not a ornament, so ride It
  • supertwisted
    supertwisted Posts: 565
    Sorry, missed your reply.

    I'll try and remember to measure it up tonight. Bare in mind it's the 16" frame so I expect it'll be short.
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  • ben110
    ben110 Posts: 54
    hay i have one of these and its brill, i used all of the bits from my merida fs to build it up now has reba team forks tomsen seat post and stem easton bars anx all over xt with dt rims it wighs in around 23 pound so retty light have only usd it in one realy long ride 100k and have no conplates, i also dont like a sort top tube im not sure at the size but it quite a racy layout with a 110mm stem fitted hav pics if anyones wont them dont hae a clue or I.T so your hve t tell me real slowly how to do it lol :)
  • agent_buchwald
    agent_buchwald Posts: 256
    Good choice if you get one - I built one up this summer, first mtb I've ever built and I love the frame - if you have a look on their website it's got the dimensions
    http://www.sintesibikes.com/
    I got a 20in which seems okay, I'm 6ft but I've never had a MTB so can't compare, if you need any advice on the built drop me a pm
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  • Sarnian
    Sarnian Posts: 1,451
    Thanks for the info people I have found the measurements I was after and they seem like the frame would be fine.

    So I have just ordered one :D
    It's not a ornament, so ride It
  • supertwisted
    supertwisted Posts: 565
    What spec you going to go with then?

    Sorry I couldn't get the top tube length for you last night by the way (though you've sorted it already). We had a power cut and my good nature doesn't extend to clambering round the garage in the dark. :lol:
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  • passout
    passout Posts: 4,425
    Looks great value. Can anyone describe the ride & does it take fat tyres (2.35s)?
    'Happiness serves hardly any other purpose than to make unhappiness possible' Marcel Proust.
  • Sarnian
    Sarnian Posts: 1,451
    supertwisted wrote:
    What spec you going to go with then?

    Sorry I couldn't get the top tube length for you last night by the way (though you've sorted it already). We had a power cut and my good nature doesn't extend to clambering round the garage in the dark. :lol:

    Taking the parts off my Tomac that I have just put up for sale (frame) so It will be xt/slx and Mazzochi 33 forks, wheels will be mavic 717 rims with Deore hubs.

    If you garage Is like my shed I would not go In there with out a light as well :D

    Thanks anyway
    It's not a ornament, so ride It
  • Sarnian
    Sarnian Posts: 1,451
    Well Its here, and have to say It's a hell of a lot better then I thought It was going to be :D .

    Trying to work out how they can do It so cheap, It looks like a frame that should be at least double the price It was.
    It's not a ornament, so ride It
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    normal retail price is higher.

    But the 707 is not that current and there are new models coming out.

    enjoy.
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  • phil_pompey
    phil_pompey Posts: 153
    ben110 wrote:
    hay i have one of these and its brill, i used all of the bits from my merida fs to build it up now has reba team forks tomsen seat post and stem easton bars anx all over xt with dt rims it wighs in around 23 pound so retty light have only usd it in one realy long ride 100k and have no conplates, i also dont like a sort top tube im not sure at the size but it quite a racy layout with a 110mm stem fitted hav pics if anyones wont them dont hae a clue or I.T so your hve t tell me real slowly how to do it lol :)

    Hi mate, I've not been on here for years but saw your post on this. I bought a 20" 707 frame in white and i'm about to start building it up. Wouldn't mind seeing pics of yours to give me some ideas. I've got Thompson Elite post and Stem coming, Mavic Crossride/Hayes stroker disk combo coming. I was looking at the '09 SR Suntour Epicon RLD fork in white. Anyone got comments on them?

    Cheers,
    Phil
    Cheers,

    Phil

    Sintesi 707
  • gaff_taff
    gaff_taff Posts: 346
    How much did you get the frame for and if it is white where from?

    Taff
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    there apears to be a lack of pics in this thread..........................
  • phil_pompey
    phil_pompey Posts: 153
    gaff_taff wrote:
    How much did you get the frame for and if it is white where from?

    Taff

    I got it from Merlins back in April before they flooded Ebay with them (Which wound me up a treat) Its white with red and black decals, looks very nice, light and seams to have added strenth in all the right places. Altho they do measure up small. My 20" is only 19.5" centre to Top. Will post some pics up of the frame if you like and as the build goes on (May take some time though as i'm out of work atm).

    Cheers,
    Phil
    Cheers,

    Phil

    Sintesi 707
  • gaff_taff
    gaff_taff Posts: 346
    Pics would be great, yeah i think if i was going to do a build i would have to do it over a long period of time as my income is sh*te

    Taff
  • phil_pompey
    phil_pompey Posts: 153
    Well its been a long time in the making but she's coming together lovely :)

    Here's the build so far:
    Cheers,

    Phil

    Sintesi 707
  • phil_pompey
    phil_pompey Posts: 153
    more:
    Cheers,

    Phil

    Sintesi 707
  • phil_pompey
    phil_pompey Posts: 153
    Sorry about the quality of pics. I took them on my phone. :)
    Cheers,

    Phil

    Sintesi 707

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