Lightweight-ish HT frame suggestions PLEASE.

kernowaj
kernowaj Posts: 198
edited May 2010 in MTB buying advice
I am looking at building a light-ish HT to accompany my full susser. I currently have a circa 2007 GT Avalanche 2.0 that I have upgraded with better wheels and forks. I am going to do away with the GT and want to transfer these good omponents (if possible) onto a better frame. I have around £200. I have been looking at the Cove Handjob XC but am not really sure how heavy/light this is. I would be open to suggestions and think I will probably end up buying 2nd hand so that I can get something decent for my dosh.

Thanks

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  • bike-a-swan
    bike-a-swan Posts: 1,235
    stretch to a rock lobster at £300? Lovely bike, either the ally or the steel.
    http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/mountain-bike-frames/merlin-and-rock-lobster-frames/

    I think an on-one scandal is closer your price range, I can't remember the price off the top of my head.

    Or maybe one of those kinesis maxlights from crc? I think they're pretty good value, although I can't personally comment on the ride of either that or the scandal.
    Rock Lobster 853, Trek 1200 and a very old, tired and loved Apollo Javelin.
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    I agree, weight wise the RL, Merlin and Kinesis take some beating for the money.

    The Zaskar and OnOne scandal are similar weights.

    If wanting to dip below 3lbs, take a look at the Guess XC01
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  • *AL*
    *AL* Posts: 1,114
    bike-a-swan wrote:
    stretch to a rock lobster at £300? Lovely bike, either the ally or the steel.

    Another vote for the Lobsters.

    I've spent a weekend on a 853 RL and fell in love with it, so much so I'm seriously considering a Ti RL for a spunkloadsofcash long termer.
  • alfablue
    alfablue Posts: 8,497
    I have a Ti RL but slightly prefer the 853
  • Splottboy
    Splottboy Posts: 3,693
    Azonic AZ7 but a bit pricey. 2.7lbs.

    Scott Scale £350?

    Giant XTC 2010, same sorta price.
  • kernowaj
    kernowaj Posts: 198
    What do you think about the Cove?
  • The Spiderman
    The Spiderman Posts: 5,625
    kernowaj wrote:
    What do you think about the Cove?

    Likely to be heavier than what you have.
    2006 Giant XTC
    2010 Giant Defy Advanced
    2016 Boardman Pro 29er
    2016 Pinnacle Lithium 4
    2017 Canondale Supersix Evo
  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    What sort of forks? Scandal is very hard to beat at this price range, weighs little and rides brilliantly.
    Uncompromising extremist
  • nickfrog
    nickfrog Posts: 610
    I paid £125 on ebay for my almost new Commencal NUTS5. Bargain of the century IMO.
    2007 Commencal NUTS5 Superteam
  • kernowaj
    kernowaj Posts: 198
    With regards to the Rock Lobster. Team TIG at 3.25lb or 853 at 4.25lb same price??? Why?/

    Also I take it I would be able to transfer my RockShox Reba SLs straight onto this frame??

    Gutted about the Cove like the look and I know someone selling one for £150.
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    One is alu, one is steel.
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