Choices

m1tch666
m1tch666 Posts: 148
edited April 2012 in MTB buying advice
After building my first full suss using a trek remedy 6 frame, I've decided it's too small for me. I'm switching frames and have a choice.....
Commencal Meta 55
Felt Virtue 2
Whyte E5

I'm using x9 2x10 drivetrain and 110/130/150 revs

I don't have any experience of these bikes and I do mainly trails, natural and centres, red runs are my skill level, I'm 6'1 and 16st.......anyone tried them????
Dartmoor Primal 26" 1 x 10, 40 expander
Banshee Spitfire 650b 1 x 10, 42 expander

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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    If it is too small for you, and you are changing frames... then you must test them as not to make the same mistake. Unless you understand the figures.
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  • Long_Time_Lurker
    Long_Time_Lurker Posts: 1,068
    I have an old Felt Virtue. I don't ride it unless I really have to.
    Don't know about the new frames, but the old one is heavy and feels a bit unresponsive for my liking.
    2007 Felt Q720 (the ratbike)
    2012 Cube Ltd SL (the hardtail XC 26er)
    2014 Lapierre Zesty TR 329 (the full-sus 29er)
  • m1tch666
    m1tch666 Posts: 148
    I know these frame sizes are fine, Trek was an error on my part, I knew it'd be on the smaller side but thought I could put up with it and enjoy being able to throw it about a bit more.....until I felt like pedalling a kiddies bike up the first hill lol. I just don't have the option of trying out demo bikes with older frames, I thought someone may have experienced and/or compared them when they were newer bikes. I can't afford to go for a brand new frame....
    Dartmoor Primal 26" 1 x 10, 40 expander
    Banshee Spitfire 650b 1 x 10, 42 expander

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