which frame ?

acac

cant make up my mine merlin melt 3 or orange g4 or kona caldera frame any one got any these frame any help be greatful cheers

acac

has any one got the merlin melt 3 how good are they

supersonic

I'd take a look at the Rock Lobster Team SL from Merlin.

acac

i dont like look of Rock Lobster Team SL frames am thinking of going for the melt 3 not sure wheather to go for 17inch or 19 would 17inch be to small am 5foot 8 but i like the look of the g4 the g4 is 6061 merlin is 7005 which is better

supersonic

There is little difference in the materials, it is the way they are made that makes the difference. Which is why the Tig Team is the best frame for this cash, it is lightest and quite comfortable with a bit of give. As for size, you need to look at the top tube length too.

Are you building a bike up form scratch? Also look what parts that you may have that might/might not fit.

Clank

acac wrote:

the g4 is 6061 merlin is 7005 which is better

I wouldn't say 7005 is any better than 6061 for the application. Different alloys need to be used in different ways - doesn't mean one is any worse or better than the other.

I'd worry more about how the bike rides and fits, more than what it looks like or what perception you have of the alloys used.


Try using punctuation, too. It'll make your posts easier to read.

acac

i am building from scratch, what is the g4 like seen it in 17inch for 169 with 10% off in black 2012 .

just seen this for bit more money looks good.
http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/produ ... 2012_Frame

supersonic

The G4 is not worth that money.

Your link doesn't work.

Clank

acac wrote:

i am building from scratch, what is the g4 like seen it in 17inch for 169 with 10% off in black 2012 .

just seen this for bit more money looks good.
http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/produ ... 2012_Frame

I know a few folk who race on those - they talk very highly of them.

One question - what type of riding are you looking to do on it? That may influence the choice a little.

acac

just trail riding xc would like forks with 120mm at most

Clank

acac wrote:

just trail riding xc would like forks with 120mm at most

All your frames so far fill the brief, so that's good.

If you were looking for something particularly racey, On-one are doing selected carbon Whippets for 250 at the moment. Killer value.

acac

dont think i afancy carbon be to scared i brake it or damage it

supersonic

No need to be scared - probably tougher than any of those aluminium frames.

acac

supersonic why isnt the g4 worth the money ?

Clank

acac wrote:

dont think i afancy carbon be to scared i brake it or damage it

Yeah, I know the feeling!

I was exactly the same and I then spent 6 months working with composites for structural applications. My next frame will probably be carbon, as a result. Incredibley tough stuff.

supersonic

The G4 is quite basic - almost all school in the way it is made. Not particualrly light, basic, but functional. Not a bad frame at all...

But there are better for the money, like some of the ones you mentioned. And less, like this:

http://www.triplebuttedcycling.co.uk/mt ... -322-p.asp

Very light for the money! And of course that Whippet for just a bit more.

acac

i like one that is just for disc brakes how about the melt 3 in 17 inch

supersonic

I can't tell you if it fits you are not - but it is a good frame for the money.

acac

may be will get merlin melt 3 in black if better then the g4

acac

i did see couple frames that looked the same as the melt 3 beone and couple other bet made in same place

supersonic

Yes, the MALTs and some of the Beones are exactly the same.

passout

Personally I'd go On One (Whippet) or maybe look at the Kinesis range, if buying frame only.

I've had On One (Inbred) & a Merlin (Rock Lobster) and preferred the On One - longer top tube & felt more stable to me. None of the frames mentioned are bad though.

acac

nearly made my mind up its between melt 3 or Kinesis Maxlight XC3 2012

http://www.ukbikestore.co.uk/product/79 ... -2012.html
and with extra 5% off any one no what the Kinesis Maxlight XC3 2012 are like like to order frame other the weekend thanks

acac

i think the Kinesis Maxlight XC3 2012 abit light to and be that bit faster lol

dansdad

And another idea.........................Cotic Soul

acac

where would i get that frame from ?

blister pus

Somewhere like 18bikes at £480, not light by the other Al frames standards you have here (still the lightest steel hardtail frame around tho).