Which AM frameset to replace my pitch?
hoolabloom
Posts: 164
Time for to replace my trusty Pitch frame and get a new AM frame to build up.
So whats the recommendations of the Bikeradar forum population?
Looking for bike that can be ridden uphill and hammerred down. Got 160-170mm Lyric RC2Dh to go on front so must fit with these forks and be dropper post compatible 30.9mm. have hope hoops to go on rear is 135mm so preferably will fit although maybe able to stretch to replace it if I have to.
At the moment on my list is Cove Gspot size large, Orange Alpine 160 althoguh not sure if i should be looking for newer model, Possibly Intense tracer but only if i can source a green one. ( dont ask)
Any ideas? Also any recommendations for stockists of cove in the North east
Cheers Dan
So whats the recommendations of the Bikeradar forum population?
Looking for bike that can be ridden uphill and hammerred down. Got 160-170mm Lyric RC2Dh to go on front so must fit with these forks and be dropper post compatible 30.9mm. have hope hoops to go on rear is 135mm so preferably will fit although maybe able to stretch to replace it if I have to.
At the moment on my list is Cove Gspot size large, Orange Alpine 160 althoguh not sure if i should be looking for newer model, Possibly Intense tracer but only if i can source a green one. ( dont ask)
Any ideas? Also any recommendations for stockists of cove in the North east
Cheers Dan
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Nukeproof Mega ticks all those boxes. Can be got for under £600"Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes
Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build
Trek Session 80 -
My mistake - the Mega takes a 31.6mm seatpost"Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes
Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build
Trek Session 80 -
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Mega with a seatpost shim (USE and GravityDropper do them in that size)? The Cove would be out too as it has a stupid 30.0mm seat tube.0
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EdW wrote:What about the Titus El Guapo. It matches your fork & seatpost requirements.
I've not tried one but it's on my short list for a new AM build.
Has a 30.9 seat tube and is pretty light"Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes
Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build
Trek Session 80 -
Cheers Guys,
as far as I know the cove has now been sorted so it is 30.9mm
so much choice and quite difficult to source in the flesh..0 -
felix.london wrote:EdW wrote:What about the Titus El Guapo. It matches your fork & seatpost requirements.
I've not tried one but it's on my short list for a new AM build.
Has a 30.9 seat tube and is pretty light
Not sure the lyrik will work with the el guapo, pretty sure it's only rated up to 150mm?
I'll chuck a mention in for a giant reign x which will defo take the lyrik, don't know if it matches up the rest of your spec requirements though but worth a look. you can get some of the older style frames (which i think are supposed to be better) cheaply 2nd hand as well.0 -
Brant (at On One) says a Lyrik is the perfect fork for an El Guapo. A guy I ride with has one with a 170mm Lyrik and he practically flies on it.0
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Since you're in the North East, this might be worth a look at. It isn't me btw.hoolabloom wrote:Any ideas? Also any recommendations for stockists of cove in the North east
http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/1168528/0
