Which 26" xc race HT bike?
hopper1
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Going to buy an xc hardtail racer, with 26" wheels.
Seen a few reasonable deals, on bikes which would normally be silly money, at Pauls Cycles.
Really like the 'dale Flash Carbon 3
& there's Giant XTC Advanced SLat half price.
Got to say that, if they were full price, I'd baulk! But, with discouts they seem a better option.
Where they ever worth the RRP in the first place, or are these still OTT prices?
Any other options?... up to 3k, though I'd rather stick around 2k
Seen a few reasonable deals, on bikes which would normally be silly money, at Pauls Cycles.
Really like the 'dale Flash Carbon 3
& there's Giant XTC Advanced SLat half price.
Got to say that, if they were full price, I'd baulk! But, with discouts they seem a better option.
Where they ever worth the RRP in the first place, or are these still OTT prices?
Any other options?... up to 3k, though I'd rather stick around 2k
Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
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A lot cheaper, not quite sure it's what you're after, but seems like a cracking spec for the money - http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/FBOOWHCAB/o ... dium=email0
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The Cannondales are lovely, but test ride it to see what you make of the fork on the 3. The Leftyness isn't a problem when you are used to it, but I think that is the low-end of their fork range.
Last year I saw 2's for similar money a little later in the sale period.
Alson consider this: http://www.tritoncycles.co.uk/m1b280s33 ... S_GB/25547
It's full sus, but only just (no rear pivot), and is super quick as an XC bikeBikes:
Cannondale Killer V 1995 (Promo model) - My first Race bike now converted to a commuter
Lapierre X-Flow 712 - XC fs rocket
Pivot Mach 6 - Enduro Machine
Pinarello FP2 - Roadie0 -
I second the on one whippet.'Happiness serves hardly any other purpose than to make unhappiness possible' Marcel Proust.0
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Cheers, guys.
Hae looked long and hard at the Whippet. Still impressed, but if built to the same/similar specs to the 'dale, or Giant, then not so cheap.
That Scalpel looks good, but it's a 29er...Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!0 -
Is there any known downsides to having the Lefty fork?
Got to say they do look dodgy as hell, but a google search failed to highlight any problems.Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!0 -
Downsides...bespoke wheel (well hub) so not easily replaced, also the lefty needs more special tools I believe making DIY servicing pretty much impossible, looks cool though!Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0
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Trek 8500, Scot Scale 40 or 20 and the Whytes IMHO, would be worth a look see.0
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Do the lefty forks still only come in a 1.5inch steerer? If so might limit your choice of light weight stems as I imagine most 1.5inch stems would be designed for harder riding.0
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Good points, guys, cheers...
It does look trick, but I don't fancy shelling out for special tools.Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!0 -
Anyone know of Damian Harris bikes, Cardiff?
These bikes look almost too good to believe...
2012 Scale 20
2011 Scale 20
Any other bargains to be checked out?Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!0 -
hopper1 wrote:Cheers, guys.
Hae looked long and hard at the Whippet. Still impressed, but if built to the same/similar specs to the 'dale, or Giant, then not so cheap.
That Scalpel looks good, but it's a 29er...
Personally I'd rather have the On One - money aside - as Iove the geometry/handling of their bikes. All 3 frames are mass produced I believe - probably in the same factory...?
Also did you see this offer? £999 (50% off) seems like a bargain to me:
http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/FBOOWHCAB/o ... _bike_2013
That said, no body has mentioned a 'bad' bike yet!'Happiness serves hardly any other purpose than to make unhappiness possible' Marcel Proust.0 -
That's a lorra bike for the money, the wheelset is a little heavy at circa 1800g, but otherwise....Still you could take it brand new, drop to 1x10 and sell the mech/shifter, Get a lighter wheelset (selling the XC's) and have a great bike for £1200.Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0
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Also....
not exactly pure race bikes but Genesis do some great bikes that span the gap between race XC and hard core hardtail. Discounted here at real cycles at the moment - e.g. http://www.realcycles.com/m1b0s2p2938/_ ... 2012%29%0A
http://www.realcycles.com/m1b0s2p2939/_ ... 2012%29%0A
http://www.realcycles.com/m1b0s2p2937/_ ... 2012%29%0A (love this one).'Happiness serves hardly any other purpose than to make unhappiness possible' Marcel Proust.0 -
The Beginner wrote:That's a lorra bike for the money, the wheelset is a little heavy at circa 1800g, but otherwise....Still you could take it brand new, drop to 1x10 and sell the mech/shifter, Get a lighter wheelset (selling the XC's) and have a great bike for £1200.
I'd prefer the bike to have had SID's and don't really want to buy a partly unwanted bike, to then re sell half of it and replace with better. So, pricing up a nice little runner, based on the Whippet (Small). Just a quick surf has led me to this list of budget prices:
WHippet: £299.99
Rockshox SID Teams and pop loc: £419.99
Cranks (poss XTR/ XX) - £150 - £300
Shifters: £70 - £155 XTR/ XO
R/ Mech - £60 - £150 XT/ XO
F/ Mech - £70 - £80 XT/ XO
Brakes - £230 - £350 Avid/ Magura's
H/set - £50
Wheels (Hope/ Crest) £360 inc skewers. Would like lightweight tubeless, any others...?
Tyres - £65 Schwalbe's
BB - £50
Stem, bars & seat post £250
Sundries - £50
Ha!... Just totted that up! £2.5 :shock:
But a quality off the shelf bike wouldn't be as well specced for the same money.Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!0 -
hopper1 wrote:Cheers, guys.
That Scalpel looks good, but it's a 29er...
No, it's not. this is the 26" wheel version, the 29r is quite different and includes a pivotBikes:
Cannondale Killer V 1995 (Promo model) - My first Race bike now converted to a commuter
Lapierre X-Flow 712 - XC fs rocket
Pivot Mach 6 - Enduro Machine
Pinarello FP2 - Roadie0 -
The On One frames are amazing value for money. Normally self build from brand new top of the range components will cost more than buying a new bike. But when you factor in the cost of the On One frame it all balances it out.0
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balmybaldwin wrote:hopper1 wrote:Cheers, guys.
That Scalpel looks good, but it's a 29er...
No, it's not. this is the 26" wheel version, the 29r is quite different and includes a pivot
Oops... My apologies... Why did I think that was a 29er!
Nice bike, too. More confusion!... I'll miss all the deals at this rate :?
Is that a better specced fork than the Flash carbon 3?
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Have you considered Ze Germans?
http://www.canyon.com/_en/mountainbikes ... tml?b=25480 -
70\'sPenguin wrote:Have you considered Ze Germans?
http://www.canyon.com/_en/mountainbikes ... tml?b=2548
Nothing left in my size (Small)!... No more until the 2013 range is releasedStart with a budget, finish with a mortgage!0 -
hopper1 wrote:70\'sPenguin wrote:Have you considered Ze Germans?
http://www.canyon.com/_en/mountainbikes ... tml?b=2548
Nothing left in my size (Small)!... No more until the 2013 range is released
Ah bugger, i didnt spot that. Nice bike too!0 -
70\'sPenguin wrote:hopper1 wrote:70\'sPenguin wrote:Have you considered Ze Germans?
http://www.canyon.com/_en/mountainbikes ... tml?b=2548
Nothing left in my size (Small)!... No more until the 2013 range is released
Ah bugger, i didnt spot that. Nice bike too!
Yes, stunning to look at. Shame the Team was in black/ green...
Think the Scalpel has got me twitching on the trigger finger!...Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!0 -
On One stuff does look good and the shop (as such) is a nice place to visit.
If you've decided on one of their bikes, I'd be inclined to book yourself a visit and go and look around as they sometimes have shop deals and can also fit you up correctly etc.0 -
Having reviewed the 'stand over' thread, I rechecked my Giant NSR measurements and then ordered a medium Scott Scale 20 2012
Can't wait for it to arrive... Then put it on a diet :shock:Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!0 -
Just as a follow on from the question I posted in this thread, re: Damian Harris cycles...
They were superb.
I found the model/size I wanted, at a price I was happy with. Delivered today.
Well impressed with the looks of it. Got to wait till after the weekend before I can ride it though
So, I would highly recommend Damian after all the help and advice, plus the delivery of the bike as planned.Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!0