Do I bite the bullet - HT to FS

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Merida has nothing to do with Giant...it's Specialized they have a stake in and make frames for, they also do Carrera, the Vitus and pinnacle, Boardman, Voodoo, they used to do some Claude butler......basically lots!
    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.
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    Giant have their own factory but they also make frames for other brands including Trek.
    I really wanted a Banshee Spitfire until a mate got one. Now I would rather a Argos special than a Banshee.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Haha, you missed the fact that on the previous page we are talking about a Carrera Banshee....
    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.
  • CitizenLee
    CitizenLee Posts: 2,227
    Did you say what you went for?
    Current:
    NukeProof Mega FR 2012
    Cube NuRoad 2018
    Previous:
    2015 Genesis CdF 10, 2014 Cube Hyde Race, 2012 NS Traffic, 2007 Specialized SX Trail, 2005 Specialized Demo 8
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Nope, all will be revealed in my YMB thread when I start it!
    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.
  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Does anyone care?

    What's your HT again? I don't recall you ever mentioning?
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Lol.....
    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.
  • CitizenLee
    CitizenLee Posts: 2,227
    ...better be worth the wait! :D
    Current:
    NukeProof Mega FR 2012
    Cube NuRoad 2018
    Previous:
    2015 Genesis CdF 10, 2014 Cube Hyde Race, 2012 NS Traffic, 2007 Specialized SX Trail, 2005 Specialized Demo 8
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Better be worth building it!
    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.
  • CitizenLee
    CitizenLee Posts: 2,227
    Give us a clue...

    Year?
    Travel?
    Colour?
    Material?
    Suspension type?
    Current:
    NukeProof Mega FR 2012
    Cube NuRoad 2018
    Previous:
    2015 Genesis CdF 10, 2014 Cube Hyde Race, 2012 NS Traffic, 2007 Specialized SX Trail, 2005 Specialized Demo 8
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Two many clues will spoil the surprise!
    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.
  • jairaj
    jairaj Posts: 3,009
    lightweight ally frame and should come in at about 2.3kg as complete frame with shock fitted

    I'm guessing Litevile 301
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Nice bike, looks great, but won't take my 100mm forks 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.
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    Ellsworth or Turner. There must be one somewhere which hasn't cracked.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Hmm yes, good guesses, the Turner is close on weight, the Ellesworth is a bit heavier though......but yes funding an untracked turner isn't easy!
    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.
  • steve_muzzy
    steve_muzzy Posts: 259
    povit? mach 4 . its 5lbs or so...or an anthem?
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    Anthem doesn't really fit the exotic part of the initial description. Just as good as any boutique frame but far from it.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Mach 4 is way off my budget though I'd love one, as per my usual style this is a tight budget build, but I'm very happy with what I've got......
    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.
  • Ferrals
    Ferrals Posts: 785
    I though pivot to start off with too as you said boutique. Their bikes at soooo appealing
  • dirkpitt74
    dirkpitt74 Posts: 518
    Saracen, Specialised, Transition or Intense?

    Give us a clue! lol
    _______________
    Chris

    Current FS: 2017 Nukeproof Mega 275
    Current HT: 2017 Nukeproof Scout 275
    Kids Carrera Blast Refurb/Upgrade
    My Blog - Midlife MTB Mutterings

    Previous FS: 2014 Nukeproof Mega TR 26'er
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    'Boutique' brand (very much so), FS frame, old enough to be able for me to get at my usual budget conscious level, lightweight at about 2.4kg (quoted with shock, although I will be using a much lighter one as the original was one of Foxes heaviest air shocks) and originally retailed for a somewhat bizarre circa £1k (frame only), marketed as the brands 'all mountain' offering although at 4 or 5" travel that's a bit optimistic.
    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.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Just about to start the build thread, so here's a pic of the frame with the badging (badly) photoshopped out.

    e69292e430f9666857af2b6e0047f9bb_zps9cf778fb.jpg

    The Fox shock in the photo isn't to the original spec and isn't ideal for the frame, it's going to be replaced by something much more suitable but that needs new bushes before it can be fitted.

    The frame with the shock removed (and the headset in the photo) with top hats but bolts left in place the frame is a barely credible 2128g, that's lighter than some OK quality HT frames of similar size.
    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.
  • dirkpitt74
    dirkpitt74 Posts: 518
    No idea what it is.
    Interesting rear set-up don't think I've seen one like that.
    _______________
    Chris

    Current FS: 2017 Nukeproof Mega 275
    Current HT: 2017 Nukeproof Scout 275
    Kids Carrera Blast Refurb/Upgrade
    My Blog - Midlife MTB Mutterings

    Previous FS: 2014 Nukeproof Mega TR 26'er
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    It's just a swing arm/single pivot, but with a linkage to drive the shock for (hopefully) better progression, often referred to as 'faux bar' as it looks a bit like a four bar but isn't! It's actually quite common, but many look even more like a four bar but actually the seat stays are just there to drive the shock.
    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.
  • poah
    poah Posts: 3,369
    looks pretty bizzare
    CCDB IL coil CS first impressions

    MTB Scotland youtube channel
  • russyh
    russyh Posts: 1,375
    The Rookie wrote:
    Just about to start the build thread, so here's a pic of the frame with the badging (badly) photoshopped out.

    e69292e430f9666857af2b6e0047f9bb_zps9cf778fb.jpg

    The Fox shock in the photo isn't to the original spec and isn't ideal for the frame, it's going to be replaced by something much more suitable but that needs new bushes before it can be fitted.

    The frame with the shock removed (and the headset in the photo) with top hats but bolts left in place the frame is a barely credible 2128g, that's lighter than some OK quality HT frames of similar size.

    It's a Scott spark isn't it?
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Nope.....much more 'upmarket' that that!
    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.
  • poah
    poah Posts: 3,369
    FOES?
    CCDB IL coil CS first impressions

    MTB Scotland youtube channel
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Foes do do a few like that, but no not a Foes, getting closer 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.
  • russyh
    russyh Posts: 1,375
    Really off the cuff is it a nicolai?

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